What's happening in the Charlotte real estate market this week? With an improvement in the job numbers on Friday, we're getting a sense that the economy is taking a turn for the better! The Maxwell House Group has had an incredibly busy week with new listings and buyers making the decision that it's finally time to move on that dream home! If you're currently listed, keep that property on the market--the buyers who are out this month are serious buyers and the supply has been greatly reduced year-over-year--a good sign for sellers. 224 new single family homes were listed this week in … Continue reading...
5 Fun AND Free Things to Do in Charlotte This Week (NOV 28 – DEC 4)
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...
Ballantyne Festival, A HUGE Success!
Ballantyne Festival, A HUGE Success! This first annual event, much like the urban Midwood Maynia, included a parade of politicians, a chili cook-off, lots of children’s activities, music and fabulous food! The political candidates (from both parties, from local to national levels) were out mingling with the attendants as well as serving up the chili for those attending the 2011 Ballantyne Festival. SAVVY was a proud sponsor of this annual event! We met many of our South Charlotte, Ballantyne and even South Carolina neighbors! A good time was definitely had by all! As usual, our … Continue reading...
Savvy Is Painting Charlotte Pink in Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
'Tis the weekend for Fall Festivals, marathons, 5K runs and community yard/garage sales and we're expecting great fall weather for them all! You simply must plan to attend the Ballantyne Festival tomorrow! We're expecting a great crowd, lots of homemade chili, children's events, music and more! Savvy Charlotte home buyers and sellers logged *181 Closings this past week (up from 157 from last week) and 225 homes have gone into Escrow, showing a significant positive movement towards the real estate recovery, even with the below data from just the past week! CLOSED SALES DATA List … Continue reading...
Things to Do in Charlotte | The Ballantyne Festival 2011
Ballantyne Festival Charlotte NC SAT 10/8 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 10/8, Ballantyne Festival will be held at the Morrison YMCA from 11:00-3:00. The event, much like the urban Midwood Maynia, will include a parade of politicians, a chili cook-off, lots of children's activities, music and fabulous food! Meet political candidates (from both parties, from local to national levels) as they serve up the chili for those attending the 2011 Ballantyne Festival. SAVVY is a proud sponsor of this annual event and are very excited to be a part of the festivities this year! This is a HUGE … Continue reading...
Charlotte Open House SEPT 27 OLDE PROVIDENCE
Charlotte NC Open House | TUESDAY, SEPT 27 | 11:00 - 1:00 6807 Heatherford Drive | Olde Providence Neighborhood | Charlotte NC Please join us for a Realtor® Open House on Tuesday in popular Olde Providence neighborhood! We're serving up a fine Italian-style lunch for attendees and would love to have you join us and preview this fabulous full-brick ranch home. With its lovely rocking chair front porch on quiet street, a gorgeous fenced lot with irrigation, you will certainly enjoy both the indoor space as well as the outdoor living area. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home feeds into top-ranked … Continue reading...
Discover Phillips Place in SouthPark Charlotte NC
Discover Phillips Place Live/Work in SouthPark Charlotte NC Upscale Shopping, Dining and More If you're searching for an upscale, sophisticated shopping experience, you simply must visit Phillips Place in SouthPark Charlotte NC. Here you'll find specialty retail shops, unique boutiques, fabulous dining and a popular theatre, all in the park-like, Main Street setting. This charming Charlotte shopping, dining, living experience is like none other in the area. The magnificent shops are flanked by some of Charlotte's best restaurants including The Palm, Upstream and PF Changs. A … Continue reading...
September 11, 2001 Remembered Across the Charlotte Metro Area
September 11, 2001 Remembered Across the Charlotte Metro Area Our nation’s extraordinary response to the September 11 tragedy demonstrated America's true compassion for those in need. That compassion is a powerful and unifying force to be reckoned with. For the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, several local events are being held in remembrance of the family, friends and fellow-Americans lost that day. Here are but, a few of them: Laps for Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte Motor Speedway and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Sept. 11. The "Laps for … Continue reading...
Charlotte’s 47th Annual Festival in the Park – Dilworth/Myers Park
Things to Do in Charlotte NC - 47th Annual Festival in the Park What are you going to be doing September 23 - 25 in Charlotte NC? Mark your calendar for the festival that Charlotteans look forward to each year (and have since 1964)! The festival where we all congregate in the fall for the art, music, shopping and carnival-style food, is one of Charlotte's favorite events of the year. Charlotte's 47th annual FESTIVAL IN THE PARK is this month--beginning in just a couple of weeks! Festival in the Park is held at Freedom Park in the Dilworth/Myers Park area off of East Boulevard. Come one, … Continue reading...
30th Annual Charlotte Yiasou Greek Festival – SEPT 8 – 11, 2011
Charlotte's Greek Festival Celebrates It's 30th Year This Week! The 30th annual Yiasou Greek Festival is going to be larger than ever! Visitors from all around come to savor the culture of their Green ancestors: culture abounds, ranging from art, clothing and jewelry to food and music. Inside Dilworth's Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral - Be sure to take the tour! As you enter, light a candle and pay respect to the icons as you tour the breathtaking cathedral, which was built in 1951. Charlotte’s Greek Festival has grown to one of the largest festivals in the state. The colorful culture is … Continue reading...