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5 Fun AND Free Things to Do in Charlotte This Week (NOV 28 – DEC 4)

Things to do in Charlotte for free during the holidays

5 Fun AND Free Things to Do in Charlotte This Week (NOV 28 - DEC 4) “If It’s Free, It’s Me!” --My husband’s favorite tagline and boy, does he live by that too! He has me programmed to search for all things Charlotte on-the-cheap and I love passing the CharlotteOnTheCheap.com site on to clients or friends asking for fun, free or inexpensive things to do in the Charlotte area. December is upon us and the area holiday festivities are already in full swing. If you’ve been shopping all weekend and need a break from it, let’s check out a few of the free things to do in Charlotte this week for … Continue reading...

Thankful on Thanksgiving Day

Thankfulness is a state of mind, a feeling or expression of gratitude--something we choose to ponder or express. I don’t often enough share my appreciation of others in my life; as much as I ‘feel’ gratitude, the sharing of it is what truly means more than just keeping my own thoughts to myself. In our home, today is post-hospital day 1 for my husband, who spent just over 2 weeks in the hospital. Our lives were turned topsy-turvy once again for a few weeks as we struggled to maintain normalcy in our lives but, more importantly, to help him heal. We’re elated to have him home and plan a … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report | Historic Elizabeth | NOVEMBER 2011

The beauty of the mature landscaping, the aroma of blooming flowers and the welcoming feeling all captivate your senses as you traverse through this historic community. Single family homes in Elizabeth range from brick mansions to quaint bungalows and even new townhomes and condominiums have sprung from old homesites. Winter, spring, summer or fall, historic Elizabeth is simply majestic! This community is one of Charlotte's premier locations with a quaint neighborhood feel but, an in-town locale that offers great walkability. Below are the updated Charlotte real estate market statistics for … Continue reading...

How Is the Insulation in Your Charlotte Home?

Charlotte Homeowner Tips - Insulate, Insulate, Insulate!

Seller Tips: How Is the Insulation in Your Charlotte Home? Now that fall is almost behind us, it’s a good time to get up in the attic and assess your insulation. There may well be peaks and valleys in it that are less than ideal for keeping your Charlotte home comfortable and energy-efficient, especially if it’s been a while since your insulation was installed. Don't worry--it's not a daunting task; insulation can easily be blown in over what you already have. Blown-in cellulose insulation is a good option because it is also considered a "green" product, is highly effective and is less … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market eNews | Week Ending 11/11/11

Last Night's 'Savvy Social' Success! What a huge success last night was at our "Friends of Savvy Social: A Mix & Mingle" hosted at our office in lovely, historic Elizabeth. Great music, amazing signature 'Savvy'tini cocktails, gourmet food and best of all, fantastic friends and clients! We'd love to have you post any photos that you took on our Facebook page. Here's one that SavvyAtTheLake.com agent, Alyssa Roccanti, took of fellow Savvy real estate agent, Christina Kellmann, with her 'Savvy' cake pops. They tasted just as amazing as they looked! Awesome job, Christina! Here's the … Continue reading...

Going Green in the Bathroom

Five Tips to Make Your Charlotte Home’s Bathroom Greener We’re all into being as Green as possible these days. Everything from recycling to lighting, we do everything that we possibly can to save our beautiful earth. We’ve considered ways to save in our kitchens but, what about our baths? Let’s look at a few ways that you can make your Charlotte home’s bathroom more eco-friendly. Here are some tips on saving water and more in your home baths: Turn down the water heater. Hot water heaters use nearly 20 percent of the average Charlotte home’s energy. Most manufacturers preset hot water … Continue reading...

Charlotte Uptown Fourth Ward | The Garrison at Graham

uptown Charlotte NC lofts at The Garrison at Graham

The Garrison at Graham | Lofts for Sale in Uptown Charlotte NC Uptown Charlotte’s visual masterpiece has evolved! The Charlotte skyline goes panoramic at The Garrison at Graham. Expansive 12 X 14 windows focus the Center City for each and every loft which face downtown, allowing for spectacular skyline views from just inside the Brookshire Freeway. Located at 715 North Graham Street in Charlotte Uptown’s Fourth Ward, The Garrison at Graham is one of Charlotte’s newest midrise condominiums with a total of 12 stories, 6 floors (each loft is 2-stories) and 41 units in this Thomas Barnes … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Market Report and eNews 11/05/11

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Charlotte NC Real Estate Market Report - The Recovery Continues... The Charlotte real estate market remains fairly stable with prices stabilizing, days on the market decreasing and list to sales price ratios improving. What does this mean for buyers? Savvy sellers are listing their homes more in-line with the current market conditions and are standing firm (94% average) with their list prices as they negotiate with their buyers. As for sellers, your days on the market are improving significantly and as long as your list price is reflective of current market values, your home WILL … Continue reading...

What’s Not to Love About Myers Park?

Homes for Sale in Myers Park Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC's Myers Park is One of The City's Premier Communities There is no better introduction to Charlotte NC than a tour through historic Myers Park, via Queens Road. Here, some of the city’s grandest homes are framed by a canopy of massive, old willow oaks. Myers Park Charlotte NC emerged from a large cotton farm in 1911, when landscape architect John Nolen was hired to create a “garden suburb.” John Nolen & others, including Earle Sumner Draper, used the winding paths, following the natural landscape to create, what many think is now Charlotte’s most beautiful community. Most of … Continue reading...

Where ARE the 50% Off Homes in Charlotte?

Best Deals on Homes for Sale in Charlotte NC

Where Do I Find the 50% Off (Discounted) Properties? Twice today, I received calls pertaining to the real estate market, asking where the ‘deals’ are in Charlotte. Both potential buyers were adamant about locating properties that they could purchase at a severely discounted prices. Here’s the deal: Three to four years ago, you could find great deals like that but, they were like finding needles in haystacks; they were few and far between! The ‘deals’ that people were getting were further embellished by the national media as far more commonplace than were actually realized by buyers (at … Continue reading...