Charlotte Luxury Homes – What IS Luxury?

Charlotte NC luxury homes with luxurious baths

Charlotte Luxury Homes - What IS Luxury? Luxury in a home is something that we understand to be craftsmanship, the essential key to luxury.  Craftsmanship converts the idea into a product in the third dimension. Luxury is lifestyle, lending to an experience in life,  adding to the joy of your day the perfect experience, design or ambience.   Luxury is exactly what the customer/client/homeowner wants, as they are the only ones to whom it matters. If you love window shopping for luxury homes online, we have a wide selection from $500,000 to homes in the millions of dollars with luxury … Continue reading...

New Housing Statistics Show Charlotte as Number 1 in the Country

Charlotte Housing Sales Prices Increasing for May, 2011

New Housing Statistics Show Charlotte as Number 1 in the Country CHARLOTTE, NC: The National Association of REALTORS declared Charlotte the number one city in the nation for growth in home prices from the beginning of last year to the beginning of this year. Prices have surged more in the Charlotte area than anywhere else in the US. The median home price in the 7-county Charlotte metropolitan area, including Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord, was $195,000 for the first quarter of 2011.  This statistic is up more than 12 percent from the first quarter of 2010. Charlotte didn't feel quite the … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Neighborhoods | Ardrey (South Charlotte)

South Charlotte Neighborhoods Ardrey

  Charlotte NC Neighborhoods | ARDREY (South Charlotte) If you’re looking for southern charm, Charleston-style, you’ll have to visit the Ardrey community in South Charlotte.  These homes are just filled with character, charm and simply ooze southern tradition! Named "Community of the Year" by the North Carolina Homebuilders Association, Ardrey has also been recognized for its  “Best Landscape Design.”  Burning Tree, Ardrey Commons, Antiquity (Cornelius) & Cureton are among several Charlotte new home communities built by the award-winning Cunane Group, one of Charlotte’s premier new … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Jobless Rate on the Decline, May 2011

Charlotte NC Job Market 2011

Charlotte NC Jobless Rate on the Decline, May 2011 As discussed in previous articles regarding Charlotte's position as the nation's second largest financial hub, the city has begun the move to grow well beyond being known only as a financial hub.  With the financial sector cutting jobs,  our largest single employer remains Carolinas Healthcare Systems, parent company to several local hospitals as well as many physician practices in the Charlotte Metro area and beyond. Charlotte is growing in professional and business services, hospitality and trade, transportation and utilities, including … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buying Process: The Consultation

Meet with a Charlotte real estate agent FIRST

Charlotte NC Home Buying Process:  The Consultation CHARLOTTE NC:  What should you expect when buying a home in Charlotte NC?   As a first-time or seasoned home buyer, you should expect unsurpassed customer service and superior knowledge of the area.  You should expect to have this be the easiest home-buying processes you've ever experienced if you've purchased a home before.  We are here to take the ‘worry’ out of the process for you as we will take care of the details for YOU.  When you work with The Maxwell House Group agents, the home buying process will be broken into four simple … Continue reading...

Jay M. Robinson Middle School, South Charlotte NC

Jay M Robinson Middle School Charlotte NC

Search Homes for Sale in the South Charlotte Communities Feeding Into Jay M. Robinson Middle School Jay M. Robinson Middle School has over 1,100 students for the 2010-11 school year, and has had eight very successful years in South Charlotte.  Surveys suggest that the community is extremely happy with Jay M. Robinson, and testing outcomes have shown great success academically as well.  This has been possible because of the amazing help and support of parents and the community, an excellent faculty and staff, and a remarkable student body.  The staff and faculty at Jay M. Robinson Middle School … Continue reading...

McKee Road Elementary School

Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools

MCKEE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal: Mr. Wayne Ayers Address:  4101 McKee Road Charlotte, NC 28270 Phone: (980)343-3970 Fax:     (980)343-3976 School Website McKee Road Newsletter McKee Road Elementary offers a strong, rigorous academic program and has a strong Character Education focus to support whole child development. The school was named a School of Excellence with Exemplary Growth status under the N.C. ABC's goals. It has also received a CMS Top Ten Award for Home/School Partnerships. The school’s mission is exemplified through a highly effective School Leadership Team and an … Continue reading...

Charlotte’s Quiet Change Insures a Stable Economy

Charlotte NC Map

Quiet but, Steady Change Insures a Stable Economy for Charlotte CHARLOTTE NC — Just a few short years ago, Charlotte was most known as a banking center; in fact, the second largest in the US, second only to New York City.  In years prior to that, however, Charlotte was a major textile center due to her central locale, and has even had her name associated with big industry in even more recent years. As the economy changes, so does Charlotte.  Beginning in 2008, Charlotte officials began to recognize that the housing crisis was going to have a huge impact on our major industry, banking.  … Continue reading...

Let’s Go Shopping in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC Shopping Areas

Let's Go Shopping in Charlotte NC Here's a list for you--From A to Z and Nordstroms in between, there is something for everyone! Men will love the sporting goods stores at Northlake Mall and women will love the clothiers at SouthPark. Children will love the Jillian's at Concord Mills and of course, women will love the men to love the jewelery stores in ALL of the malls! I'm not sure what it is about us Charlotteans but, we adore shopping! Finding a home in a great shopping area is of primo consideration in our area!     If your're looking for a home on the north side, … Continue reading...

Fort Mill, SC – It’s All About the Lifestyle

Fort Mill, SC Blue skies, front porches and roaming sidewalks give way to one of the best master-planned communities in the Charlotte area, located in Fort Mill, SC.  It's all about lifestyle... Just a short drive across the North Carolina state line, via I-77 into South Carolina, you'll find the quaint city of Fort Mill.  Many residents have found their way into Fort Mill for the lower taxes and the fabulous school system, which many consider the best in the state. The affordable homes, the proximity to Lake Wylie as well as the jobs in the city (Charlotte), have drawn many former … Continue reading...