Charlotte NC Jobless Rate on the Decline, May 2011

Charlotte NC Job Market 2011

Charlotte NC Jobless Rate on the Decline, May 2011 As discussed in previous articles regarding Charlotte's position as the nation's second largest financial hub, the city has begun the move to grow well beyond being known only as a financial hub.  With the financial sector cutting jobs,  our largest single employer remains Carolinas Healthcare Systems, parent company to several local hospitals as well as many physician practices in the Charlotte Metro area and beyond. Charlotte is growing in professional and business services, hospitality and trade, transportation and utilities, including … Continue reading...

Find Your Charlotte Neighborhood | Historic Chantilly

Homes for Sale in Chantilly Charlotte NC

Search Charlotte Neighborhoods | CHANTILLY Tucked quietly between Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood, Chantilly is one of Charlotte's favorite historic districts. Located in the shadows of Uptown Charlotte North Carolina real estate, is the Chantilly community.  Chantilly features beautiful tree-lined streets with charming bungalows and a warm, neighborhood feel.  Comparable to Elizabeth and Dilworth, Chantilly's historic development boasts affordable cottage-style residences surrounded by expansive, stately homes. Central Avenue and The Plaza are Chantilly's main arteries.  Central Avenue has … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Home Buying Process: The Consultation

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Charlotte NC Home Buying Process:  The Consultation CHARLOTTE NC:  What should you expect when buying a home in Charlotte NC?   As a first-time or seasoned home buyer, you should expect unsurpassed customer service and superior knowledge of the area.  You should expect to have this be the easiest home-buying processes you've ever experienced if you've purchased a home before.  We are here to take the ‘worry’ out of the process for you as we will take care of the details for YOU.  When you work with The Maxwell House Group agents, the home buying process will be broken into four simple … Continue reading...

Sharon Elementary School Charlotte NC – A NC School of Distinction

Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools

Sharon Elementary School Charlotte NC - A North Carolina School of Distinction Sharon Elementary School, located at 4330 Foxcroft Road in prestigious Foxcroft Charlotte NC offers commitment to the multiple intelligences and positive discipline theories.  Following the principle that we learn in at least 8 different ways, students are given the opportunity to learn in a variety of ways at Sharon Elementary School.  Coupled with positive discipline, students learn a multitude of ways to problem solve and resolve conflict as well. Grades K-5 are served at Sharon Elementary and have acess to … 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

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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...

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...