2034 Sharon Lane – Preview of What Can Be

Architectural Plans for 2034 Sharon Lane Charlotte NC Rehabilitation

2034 Sharon Lane was purchased by a wonderful couple who love the area and loved this older home in the Foxcroft community.  The home has some of the best 'bones' around as the original owner (and there have only been 3 owners), had a brother who owned a lumber company and there is double what the standards are with respect to framing in this home.  Solidly build, flowing floorplan, huge rooms and more storage space than you could ever imagine.  With over 2,000 square feet of additional enclosed space, this home has got amazing potential! The owners had extensive plans done by an architect … Continue reading...

SELLER TIPS: 5 Little Repairs that Make a BIG Difference to Your Charlotte Home for Sale

home maintenance tips before selling your Charlotte home

Charlotte Home Sellers | Get Those Little Repairs Done on Your Charlotte Home For Sale With the large supply of properties on the market these days, your Charlotte home for sale needs to stand out from the crowd in order to achieve your selling goals. One of the easiest things you can do to make your home shine is to complete all the basic repairs that you’ve been putting off. Here are 5 little repairs that make a BIG difference to potential buyers who visit your Charlotte home for sale: Perk up your exterior: As we all know, first impressions are crucial. Give your picket fence, mailbox … Continue reading...

Basement Homes in Charlotte NC Area | Sardis Plantation Home for Sale in Matthews

Basement home for sale in Sardis Plantation Matthews NC

Basement Homes in Charlotte NC Area | Sardis Plantation Home for Sale in Matthews If you've lived in the Charlotte area for at least one year, you likely know that Midwesterners and Northerners love their basements!  They are often surprised to find that when they come to the Queen City to buy a new home, homes with basements are not plentiful here.  While we do have them, many of the homes in the older neighborhoods such as Dilworth, Elizabeth, Midwood, Myers Park, Eastover, Cotswold, and even Uptown, have 'basements' that are truly only cellars.  These cellars were originally designed to … Continue reading...

Ronald McDonald House Charity Event: Girls’ Night Out

The Ronald McDonald House Charlotte NC

Ronald McDonald House Charity Event:  Girls' Night Out What: Ronald McDonald House Girls Night Out When: Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton 201 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC  28202  (Uptown)   GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Ronald McDonald Houe Girls' Night Out, a little of everything that women love - networking, cocktails, fashion and silent auction in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, an absolutely wonderful cause.  Fashions from upscale boutiques and retailers will be featured in a glamorous fashion show.  You'll be able to shop the fabulous … Continue reading...

Most Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers

Charlotte NC Seller Awareness

Most Cost-Effective Projects for Charlotte Home Sellers According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2010-2011 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, nine out of the top 10 most cost-effective projects (based on value recouped) are exterior replacement projects.  Here are the four most cost-effective exterior replacement projects:   Steel entry door replacement: This project returned the most money, with an estimated 102.1 percent of cost recouped when the Charlotte homes were resold.  It’s the only project in this year’s report that is expected to return more than the cost. Midrange … Continue reading...

Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Part 1

Buying is Cheaper than Renting in Charlotte NC

Charlotte Home Buyers Guide Part 1: Define Your Goals Buyers remain active in the Charlotte North Carolina real estate market.  Like most people,  buying a home represents your single largest investment, and therefore brings on the stress!  Bear in mind though, that the home buying process can be one of the most exciting experiences you ever go through as well. Whether you're in the market for your first Charlotte home for sale or you're an 'old hat' at home buying, never before has the market offered such wonderful opportunities or been riddled with unknown risks.  These opportunities may … 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...

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...

Alive After Five Charlotte NC

Alive after Five in Charlotte NC

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...

Taste of the Nation Event 2011 – Charlotte NC

Taste of the Nation Event Charlotte NC 2011: Join us for Charlotte's Annual Taste of the Nation annual event, in it's 16th year, featuring over 30 great area restaurants, culinary schools, organizations, wineries, and other fine libations.  You'll enjoy live entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a great event as you truly make a difference. Taste of the Nation is Charlotte's premier culinary event is in it's 16 year, dedicated to making sure that no child grows up hungry.  The hottest area chefs and mixologists contribute their time with one only goal in mind, raising the … Continue reading...