365 Things to Do in Charlotte NC | Alive After Five in Uptown Charlotte's Alive After Five 2011 is a happening event - every Thursday evening from 5-10 p.m. During the spring and summer months, Alive After Five Charlotte is a great jump-start to the weekend–and done in style! Charlotte’s largest weekly happy hour includes free entertainment and a fabulous destination for Charlotteans to gather at the EpiCentre to enjoy great live music, refreshing beverages and a warm, Southern, casual atmosphere. What a way to start the weekend in Charlotte NC! Join us each week at the EpiCentre (see map … Continue reading...
Choosing Your New Home…It’s All About Lifestyle
First, Find the Perfect Charlotte Neighborhood that Fits Your Lifestyle Buyers, anxious to make a quick home selection, often fail to take into consideration whether their new Charlotte home will work for their lifestyle. Is it in a location within a reasonable commute to the office? Is it near recreational areas that you will be utilizing regularly? Is it near the airport? If golfing is your pastime, is there a public course near the home which you're considering? Selecting the neighborhood FIRST is the wise way to shop homes for sale in Charlotte NC. Find the Charlotte neighborhood … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Loans – Which Way Do I Go?
Charlotte Home Loans - Which Lender is Right for You? One of the most misunderstood aspects of Charlotte home loans is the different types of home loans that are available to Charlotte homebuyers. Most buyers assume they have to obtain a home loan from a traditional savings and loan. That is not the case and there are several different options for Charlotte homebuyers to use. Here are the main types of mortgage lenders and how each of them function: Mortgage Bankers: Mortgage bankers are loan originators that operate with the sole objective to sell the loan they create to another source. … Continue reading...
Charlotte Area Property Tax Rates
Charlotte NC Area Property Tax Rates New Charlotte NC tax assessments have been sent out in Mecklenburg County for all single family homeowners. The deadline to challenge the value of your housing assessment is MARCH 10, 2011. There are multiple measures to take to appeal the stated valuation and an appraisal is one item that can be requested. In order to have sufficient time to challenge the new assessment, contact an appraiser immediately. If you need a list of Charlotte NC appraisers available for tax reassessment issues, please contact us today! Charlotte NC condos and townhomes as … Continue reading...
Before You Search for Charlotte Homes, Develop a Needs vs. Wants List
Before you search for Charlotte NC real estate, develop a needs vs. wants list Everyone has a picture in mind of their ideal home. This picture includes all of the features you not only need, but have long desired. However, when it comes time to buying a home, the desires cost more. While it’s nice to imagine having a beautifully landscaped backyard, or a sunroom, perhaps even some specialty appliances, these are usually considered luxury items, which can add considerably to the price of your Charlotte NC real estate. That’s why it’s always a good idea to develop a needs vs. wants list. … Continue reading...
To Leave Satisfied, You Must Arrive Prepared
To leave satisfied, you must arrive prepared Consider this website your home buyer’s toolkit. Open it up, take a look around, and if you like, start equipping yourself with the tools necessary to make your best purchase. In most businesses, knowledge equals power, and real estate is certainly no exception. We hope you enjoy the free reports we’ve provided, and we hope you learn a little more about what it takes to make your important purchase a great one. The Charlotte real estate market is certainly volatile, and all of the information about buying a home can be … Continue reading...
Providence Springs Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report, FEB 2011
Providence Springs Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report, FEB 2011 Providence Springs Charlotte NC was once farmland, owned by the Springs family. Providence Springs is a quaint neighborhood of 127 gorgeous custom and semi-custom homes. Providence Springs Charlotte NC is nestled between the Arboretum and Rea Road (the city-side of Highway 51). Sold by the Springs to developers Gene Harrington & Ken Dowd (also developers of other upscale neighborhoods such as Berkley & Highgate), Providence Springs was then masterfully designed into a lovely, sanctuary-style neighborhood. … Continue reading...
Heydon Hall Charlotte NC–Gateway to Myers Park
Heydon Hall Charlotte NC | A Classic American Neighborhood Historic Myers Park and Eastover may just have some serious classic American neighborhood competition! A newer traditional community has taken over the southern tip of SouthPark over as a sister location to the two historic neighborhoods. Rich in architectural diversity, the traditional style homes, built exclusively by Siminoni, have become known as the 'Gateway to Myers Park' from the South! Several of the gorgeous and stately homes in Charlotte NC's Heydon Hall have been featured in several high-end magazines, showcasing their … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Neighborhoods – Longview Country Club (Waxhaw, NC)
The Club at Longview one of south Charlotte's premier golfing communities, is luxury at its finest. This spectacular old world style 'village' offers a peaceful retreat for those who visit and those fortunate to call The Club at Longview home. Located mere minutes from I-485, this 500-acre dairy farm-turned-serene country club community offers: Lush, grounds that are meticulously maintained Premier and casual dining in multiple dining areas in the 28,000 square foot club house The Charlotte region's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course The only fully manned private gated golf … Continue reading...
Providence High School Charlotte NC | A NC School of Distinction
Located on Pineville-Matthews Road in the Southeastern part of Charlotte NC, Providence High School, built in 1989, has become one of Charlotte's premier high schools. Included in Newsweek's Top 100 High Schools in America, this prestigious high school has been an award-winning school nearly from its inception. Providence High School offers a disciplined course of study with multiple levels of learning opportunities for its students and one of Charlotte's most rigorous Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Nearly 98 % of all Providence students enrolled in AP courses, and over 80% of those … Continue reading...