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...

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...

Why Does a Charlotte SHORT SALE Seller Even Care if You Write a Low-ball Offer?

Charlotte NC home buyer tips

Buyers and even, more often than we would like to see. their agents don't understand why a seller would care at all about the Offer which they receive on their short sale home for sale.Why would sellers care about the Offer they receive on their Charlotte short sale home for sale?First of all, let's be clear about the definition of a short sale: A short sale occurs when the seller does not have sufficient proceeds to pay off their mortgage.  In order for the transaction to be completed, the bank either has to "forgive" the debt or allow the seller to turn the deficit into a personal loan to be … Continue reading...

Live, Work and Play in Charlotte’s Downtown

Home to a multitude of cultural arts as well as two professional sports teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte has one of the fastest growing center cities in America. Upscale, upbeat Charlotte downtown (now referred to as UPtown) restaurants abound, with world-renowned chefs “at every turn” even Johnson and Wales culinary school calls this home! Many professionals call Charlotte NC's downtown, home to avoid traffic to and from the suburbs. Downtown is home to private as well as public schools, giving rise to an increase in family living in the center city as … Continue reading...