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Things to do in Charlotte this Fall
Some of the Charlotte area’s most beloved Fall events won’t happen as planned this year. The Yiasou Greek Festival, Festival in the park, Carolina Renaissance Fest, and Scarowinds are all taking a...
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How to make your home and hood safer
“There’s no place like home” Dorothy may have made that saying famous in the Wizard of Oz but any homeowner can vouch for the truth behind the sentiment. Our homes should be a safe haven to relax...
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Charlotte Designer in National Spotlight
I met Toby Witte about 6 years back. His eye for design is unique in Charlotte and frankly started the modern building trend. I work with his clients that are moving to Charlotte from all over the...
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What I learned about Ribbon
The idea is a good one: create a level playing field and improving the experience for consumers and realtors in the home buying process. Anyone who has been through the process knows home buying and...
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Ribbon Home: A first hand experience (Part 2)
Have you heard of Ribbon Home yet? Chances are if you are going to be a home buyer or a home seller in the future, you will. I wanted to share my personal experience with Ribbon Home, but first, I...
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A quieter Christmas in Charlotte 2020
It may be a quieter Christmas in Charlotte in this years… as festivals, parades and community traditions are canceled. The Holidays of 2020 are ushering in a new wave of concern over the COVID...
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Christmas gifts for every neighbor
There has been a bright side to 2020. The COVID health crisis has reminded all of us (well, mostly all of us) that the people in our lives matter. When your world shrinks down to the size of your...
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Home prices jump; avoid these mistakes
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pound away at the economy but homes are selling in record numbers. The newest U.S. home prices numbers show the biggest jump in more than 6 years, driving the number...
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To stage or not to stage: a tale of two houses
I am often asked if I have data on the effectiveness of staging. The most complete answer is yes and no. Sure, there is data with hard figures on how much faster a staged home sells, but the most...
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What to do for dinner on Valentine’s Day 2021 in Charlotte
COVID can’t stop the LOVE in Charlotte. What are you going to do this year to celebrate your beloved? A romantic dinner is one of the most traditional ways to celebrate the Valentine’s Day holiday and...
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The Ribbon Experience: Part 3
I have made it over the finish line after completing the final buyback of a client’s home from Ribbon. If you haven’t been following this story, let me bring you up to date. Part 1: I provided a...
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New independent movie house planned for NODA
Well, Charlotte, you’ve done it again. Sheer determination and a whole lot of creativity (and cash) is bringing new art-house theater to Noda. The Independent Picture House will have three theater...
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Charlotte Murals
A few years ago I was on a walk when a trash cage caught my eye – not because of what was in it, but what was ON it. I don’t know who took the time to do this mural but I thought it was a nice touch....
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Charlotte’s Best Parks
My husband and I snuck away during the workday today to bat around a couple of tennis balls get a little exercise and fresh air. We bought a couple of used tennis rackets and some tennis balls...
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A historic fight over Elizabeth
A Charlotte neighborhood is one step closer to getting a historic designation. A new survey shows a majority of Elizabeth residents favor the designation. This historic designation is very personal to...
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Single Women Homebuyers are Making Money Moves
Let’s hear it for the girls! Or as Beyonce would say, “All the single ladies! All the single ladies!” Multiple reports show single women are becoming a real force in the real estate market… outbuying...
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Building Your Dream Home
When people talk about ‘building their dream home!’ there is a twinkle in the eye, a child-like anticipation of seeing their vision unfold, and the belief that all things are possible. And they ARE…...
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What the pandemic taught us
GUEST POST By Toby Witte Our homes have failed us. You heard me right. Our homes have failed. us. The Pandemic made it painfully clear to us. We loathe to live in our homes. They don’t work. Apparently...
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Creativity is key to winning in this housing market
I’m going to be totally honest with you. The Charlotte buying market is brutal right now. The selling market is too easy right now. The power differential between buyers and sellers is way skewed to...
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Food Truck Frenzy: 5 Charlotte Food Trucks to Try
It’s summertime, and while Charlotte has a great list of patios to check out there is something about grabbing a bite from one of the many food trucks around the city. There are 5 food trucks you...
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