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Springtime House Shopping: How to Stay Ahead

March 14, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Springtime House Shopping: How to Stay Ahead

How to prepare for the busy market this spring

March 2nd, 2016– Danielle Edwards is a Charlotte, NC Realtor with RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas. Staying informed on how to handle springtime house shopping paired with working with your RE\MAX Executive agent will help you achieve an awesome home buying experience this Spring! Spring and summer are approaching quickly, and the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s warming up. As the days grow longer and the temperatures become more desirable, you’ll find that more homebuyers are on the prowl.  Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to survive springtime house shopping in 2016:

springtime house shopping

Get Pre-approved: When you make an offer, you’ll want to outshine the rest of the clients who are out springtime house shopping as well. One way to do this is to go ahead and get pre-approved by a lender. When a seller sees that you’re trustworthy and a step ahead, they’ll feel more confident about accepting your offer. You’ll want to include your lender’s pre-approval letter in your offer.

Know what you want: You’ll want to act fast when you’re interested in a home this spring. The high competition may mean that a great opportunity could slip out from under you. In the wintertime, you may be able to find a place you love and let it sink in for a week or so before making an offer. But in the hot Spring market you’ll want to jump on it a bit faster. Of course, a decision as big as buying a home should be carefully thought out, so do your research ahead of time and know what makes a perfect home in your eyes so when the right one comes along, you can grab it.

Get organized: Finding a home is sometimes the easiest part. You’ll also need to provide many time-sensitive documents to your lender in order to close. Before you really dive in to your home search, go ahead and compile as many of these documents as possible. Make sure you can get your hands on tax returns, W2’s, bank statements, etc. Understand that opening a credit card or making a big purchase could slow down your loan approval or prevent it all together. Things move quickly when the market is busy, make your springtime house shopping experience smooth and easy by staying organized.

Learn to Compromise: If a seller accepts an offer on the home of your dreams, that’s great! But it may not happen, and that’s okay. Decide on exactly what you absolutely need to have in a home and the rest can wait. Maybe you won’t consider a home that doesn’t have a pool or a large master bathroom. But are those things more important to you than making sure your children are in a solid school district or that you have a short commute to work? If you can’t have it all, make a list of the things you need in a home and make another list of the things you want in a home. Just make sure to keep them separate, and consider needs first.

Attention to Detail: A lot things go wrong in the winter. A snow storm can cause the roof to leak, your furnace could break, pipes can freeze, etc. Touring a home for the first time in the Winter, it may be easier to find things that can end up costing you money in the future. If you are house shopping in the spring,  you’ll have to be a little more cautious. Search for damp areas on walls or a damp smell in cabinets, turn on taps to check water pressure. Open windows to see if the frames are rusted or warped. Check out our checklist of additional warning signs here. Finding a questionable issue in a home yourself before moving forward will save you a lot of time, energy, and—quite possibly, money.

springtime house shopping calls for more competition in the busier market

The bottom line is that you’re bound to face more competition while springtime house shopping as the market gets busy again. By ensuring that you stand out from the crowd by staying a step ahead of that competition, you are creating a much smoother homebuying process for yourself. Best of luck, and happy homebuying!


 

Contact Realtor Danielle Edwards for your real estate needs in Charlotte, NC region.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Realtor NC/SC

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

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Written in Collaboration with Shannon Hefferon

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Home Repairs

September 9, 2015 by Danielle Edwards

Charlotte Home & Family Resource Guide

Finding the right handyman, repairman, inspector can be challenging to do your home repairs. As a Charlotte Realtor I am always needing someone that can get the home repairs done but also give quality work in a timely manner. This is why I have put together this list for my clients to have easy access to my preferred vendors.
Here is my comprehensive Charlotte home repair or self service list that has been compiled by myself
and others who have high standards.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS

As always thank you for your business and I look forward to helping you make your home A HOME!

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Contact REMAX EXECUTIVE Realtor, Danielle Edwards for your Charlotte real estate needs.

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: danielleedwards@remax.net

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Charlotte Townhomes

October 14, 2014 by Danielle Edwards

Charlotte Townhomes, Charlotte Condos

Do you want to be a homeowner? Are you interesting spending your retirement in Charlotte? Are you tired of the burden of yard work? Do you want something turnkey? Or, are you just looking for something more affordable?

Well, no matter where you are looking in Charlotte, there are many different options with beautiful Charlotte Townhomes and Charlotte Condos. The first step is learning about the different areas of Charlotte, and which areas will suit your wish list.

  • University area
  • NoDa- “North Davidson”
  • Uptown
  • Dilworth
  • Myers Park
  • Ballantyne
  • Steele Creek
  • Fort Mill
  • Huntersville
  • Matthews
  • South Park

Here are recent stats on Charlotte Townhomes, Charotte condos 2014.

Charlotte Townhomes, Charlotte Condos: Average sale price of Charlotte Townhomes, Charlotte Condos

Charlotte Townhomes, Charlotte Condos: Average Days On Market, (DOM), tells you how quickly things are selling.

Charlotte’s Real Estate Months Supply: indicates if it is a sellers or buyers market. Less than 6 months it is a sellers market. This graph shows 3.4 months. Meaning it takes 3.4 months to go through the current inventory.

Charlotte Townhomes, Charlotte Condos: Average Price per Square Foot

Charlotte Townhomes, Charlotte Condos: Percentage of list price.

This shows you on average homes sell at 96% of what they are listed at.

For more information on how the home you are buying matches up to the Charlotte real estate market, or information on how to strategically price your home to sell in the Charlotte market, Contact Danielle Edwards with Re/Max Executive 704-604-2999

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Strategic Pricing Specialist

Strategic Pricing Specialist

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Charlotte Real Estate Market Update

October 3, 2014 by Danielle Edwards

Charlotte Real Estate Market Update

Remax Executive, Danielle Edwards

South Park home for sale.

How is Charlotte Real Estate doing?

Are we in a seller’s market? Or a buyer’s market?

In the world of Real Estate we use statistics to analyze and inform us about how our real estate market is doing in Charlotte. A typical way to know if it is a buyer’s market, or seller’s market, is based on how long it takes for homes to stay on the market. This is called the Absorption rate. If it takes more than 6 months to sell a home, then it is considered a buyer’s market, if it takes 6 months to sell you are right there in the middle, a flat market. If it takes less than 6 months to sell a home, then you are in a seller’s market.

Charlotte Single Family Homes are selling on average 3.8 months

Seller’s Market

The Charlotte real estate market is changing. Recently all 3 of my current transactions were multiple offer situations, and under contract within 5 days.

Homes in Charlotte are selling fast.

The Farms

Single Family homes, Re-sale, Charlotte

Charlotte Homes under contract on average in 44 days

Another question buyers and sellers always ask is price. Price is key. Price is everything.
The time where you could buy a home in Charlotte for 20% under market value has passed.

Homes in Charlotte are now selling at an average of 96% of list price!

So, submitting an offer that is extremely LOW is not only insulting to the seller, it makes little sense. Because the seller knows if his/her home is priced right, it should sell at 96-99% of list price.  In some cases, I’ve seen homes sell for more than listing price!

For more information on how the home you are buying matches up to the Charlotte real estate market, or information on how to strategically price your home to sell in the Charlotte market, Contact Danielle Edwards with Re/Max Executive 704-604-2999

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Strategic Pricing Specialist

Strategic Pricing Specialist

Testimonials

Filed Under: Charlotte Real Estate News Tagged With: Ballantyne, Charlotte, charlotte market, Charlotte realtor, charlotte statistics, condos matthews, Cornelius, moving, price my home, realtor Cornelius, remax executive

Charlotte Utilities

February 10, 2014 by Danielle Edwards

Charlotte Utilities

If you just moved and need to get connected here is your source for who to call.

Charlotte Electricity: Mecklenburg, Iredell, Union County

Charlotte:

Duke Power

24 hour customer service line: 800-777-9898

  • Deposit required
  • Turn on new service click here  Duke Power
  • To transfer service click here    Duke Power
  • To close an account click here  Duke Power
  • To have a Duke Power automated payment plan or equal payment plan call 704-594-9400

Cornelius, Statesville, Mooresville:

Energy United

24 hour customer service line 800-522-3793

  • Turn on new service click here Energy United
  • To view balance and pay your bill Energy United
  • For office locations and service map Energy United
  • To report Energy United service outage Energy United
  • For payment options for Energy United Energy United

Monroe and Union County:

Union Power Companies

24 hour customer service line 704-289-3145

  • For residential rates click here Union Power
  • For information to request service click here  Union Power
  • For payment options click here Union Power
  • To pay your energy bill online  Union Power

TELEPHONE and INTERNET SERVICES

 

ATT     704-780-2355                                     Time Warner Cable 800-892-2253

800 Griffith Rd                                                 316 East Morehead Street

Charlotte, 28217                                                Charlotte, NC 28202

Windstream 877-807-9462

550 Griffith Rd

Charlotte, NC 28217

Natural Gas

Piedmont Natural Gas 800-752-7504

  • Deposit may be required
  • Automated payments
  • Equal Payment

Water and Sewer

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities 704-336-7600

  • Connection fee of $32.50 on first months bill
  • Online service request
  • Automated Payment Plan

CABLE TV and INTERNET SERVICES

Time Warner Cable  800-892-2253

Covers most of Charlotte Area

  • Installation fee first months bill
  • Visit website for details

Mi-Connection  704-660-3840

Cornelius and Lake Norman area

  • Visit online www.mi-connection.com for rates, services, areas, payment options

My favorite place… the DMV!!!

Advice, to book an appointment in advance.  If you are taking the test for a new license, it is no joke.  Study that book!

  • Best place to go is their site www.ncdot.org
  • (919)-715-7000

 

Hope you found this list helpful!  When it is time for you to move again remember I am here to help you have a wonderful experience.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

 

 

Danielle Wasser is a Realtor with Re/Max Executive in Charlotte, NC.  She does transactions in North Carolina and

South Carolina.  If you are looking for a buyers agent or a listing agent I am happy to be the last agent you’ll ever need!

www.soldondanielle.com

(704) 604-2999 cell

Email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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Lake Norman Condo for Sale

February 5, 2014 by Danielle Edwards

Lake Norman Condo for sale

Lake norman is an “area” that sprawls north of Charlotte.  It is a man made lake that has several “fingers” creating this summer hot spot for those living in the Charlotte area, and its surrounding communities.  You can live on Lake Norman and live on the Northern part of the lake in Mooresville, Troutman, and Statesville  all cities/towns in Iredell county.   Denver and Sherrills Ford area which is the West part of the lake in  Lincoln County.  However,  the Mecklenburg county side is most popular for its location close to Charlotte and its shopping and entertainment.  The cities in Mecklenburg county that are apart of Lake Norman would be
Huntersville at the southern tip.  The majority of the lake norman area lies in Cornelius, NC.

3 bedroom condo for sale in Admirals Quarters

Admirals Quarters is a waterfront community in the heart of  Lake Norman.  It consists of waterfront town homes and condos.  All of these have been built in different stages since 1986.   The 3 bedroom condo for sale in Admirals Quarters was one of the first ones built in 1986.  It is a sunny ground floor end unit, with natural light, upgraded fixtures, and many more amenities.

18817 NAUTICAL DRIVE, #106DSC_0002 DSC_0027 DSC_0041

 

lake norman condo

 

This is my marketing flyer for 18817 Nautical Drive, #106 .  For more pictures on this unit you can visit my website www.soldondanielle.com   Or contact me to schedule a showing!

 

 

 

 

Realtor in Admirals Quarters

If you are looking for a Realtor in Admirals Quarters, or someone who knows the lake norman area.  I am happy to assist you in your move.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Danielle Edwards

Re/Max Executive

(704)604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

drivendanielle@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

* Agent is owner of this property.

Filed Under: Charlotte News and Information, Charlotte Real Estate News Tagged With: 3 bedroom, admirals quarters, Charlotte realtor, Charlotte Suburbs, condos matthews, Cornelius, moving, realtor, realtor Cornelius, remax executive, things to do charlotte

Snow-Charlotte-Tips-Driving-Fun

January 28, 2014 by Danielle Edwards

Sailview

Sailview, Denver, NC

OMG! It’s going to SNOW in Charlotte….

becomes a popular post you might see today… over and over again.  With all the fun with the “snow” there

are some important tips you should know.   As  Realtor, people moving here always ask, “How many times a does it snow in Charlotte?”

I would say on average we might get two good snow falls a year.  Today is one of those days…. be careful out there.

Snow Charlotte Tip ONE:

Your 4- wheel drive snow proof car doesn’t make you invincible in the snow.  Four wheel drive is going to give you more tourque to make it through the snowy conditions, it isn’t going to be SUPERSUV and help you brake faster when you are driving too fast in the snow.

Snow Charlotte Tip TWO:

Preparing your car for snow.   Hopefully, you’ve planned in advance for this day.  Otherwise, ……To ready your car for the winter, check that each of your tires has at least a 6/32-inch (4.8-millimeter) deep tread.   All weather tires can handle most conditions.  Check your antifreeze levels and battery power and make sure that your defroster and rear window defogger work.  As far as the inside of your car goes, purchase a snow shovel and kitty litter or sand for digging yourself out of a jam and giving your vehicle traction. Flares, a flashlight and a snow scraper should also be kept in your car.   Also good to have the snow scrapper outside your car, cause when your trunk is iced in that isn’t going to help you.  Finally, you can always ask a friend who is a snow expert for their advice.

SNOW Charlotte Tip THREE:

Driving too closely.  This might sound like common sense.  But, you actually want to double (or if you want to be really cautious — triple) your normal distance between cars, giving yourself a minimum braking distance of six seconds. Put another way, for every 10 mph (16 kph) you’re traveling, you should give yourself four car lengths of space. So if you’re traveling at 30 mph (48 kph), you should have 12 car lengths between you and the vehicle ahead of you.

SNOW Charlotte Tip FOUR:

Slamming on the brakes.  YIKES!  Don’t do this.

When you feel your tires start to slip, it’s easy to panic and slam on the brakes.  Don’t do it — this removes traction from your tires, taking away your ability to control your vehicle.

Once you’ve lost traction and your wheels are locked up, slamming your brakes won’t change the situation. What you should do when you feel yourself begin to skid is ease off the accelerator and let the car slow down on its own. A moving tire means that there is still some traction, which is what you need to steer yourself out of a collision.

If braking is required and your vehicle comes with an anti-lock brake system, brake with steady, even pressure. If your car doesn’t have ABS, then you should pump the brakes by quickly braking again and again.

When handling snow-covered corners, you should begin a steady braking as you approach the turn. Once in the corner, ease off the brakes and use the car’s remaining traction to steer through the turn.

 

Now for the fun part!

FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE SNOW, CHARLOTTE

Other than making a traditional snowman, or snow ball fight I wanted to post some cute pictures you can try on your own!  I would love it you come up with your own creative snow artwork and post it to my page!!

charlotte snowCharlotte Snow

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Snow

 

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Danielle Edwards is a Realtor w/ REMAX EXECUTIVE, Charlotte, NC.  If you are looking for a Realtor or just want information on living in Charlotte she is happy to help!. Danielle covers selling, buying, renting AND can refer agents across the world and commercial real estate.

704-604-2999

danielleedwards@remax.net

www.soldondanielle.com

 

 

Filed Under: Charlotte News and Information Tagged With: Ballantyne, Charlotte realtor, charlotte snow, Charlotte Suburbs, condos matthews, Cornelius, driving in the snow, moving, realtor, remax executive, snow, things to do charlotte, things to do in snow

Upside down in your Mortgage

November 20, 2013 by Jason

Upside Down in Your Mortgage?

foreclosure

Option’s for when you owe more than its worth

Let’s face it, you are not alone with the rest of your “under water friends” who bought at the height of the market. Not only do you own this great home, but most have high interest rates. Staying in your home and throwing GOOD MONEY at your bad investment is not helping you grow financially, or save money.
You may be lucky enough to have an Aunt Ida fund to make up the difference, otherwise I have put together 7 options to help you with your upside down mortgage. I would seek legal advice on 2-7, since rules and laws do vary from state to state.

Option One: DEAL WITH IT

Staying in your home is the least stressful option. A great option if you enjoy taking your money and throwing it away every month at an investment you might never see a return on. However, the right thing to do if you care about your credit and accepting the fact that life isn’t always fair. Because of high interest rates, and the limitations on selling it, dealing with it and “sucking it up” leaves you at option one. But, the good news is that one day in the very distant future you will have it paid off.

Option Two: RENT IT

rentIf you are able to rent your upside down home and cover your expenses this may be a great option. Even if you barely cover your expenses, and you can find an other cheaper living arrangement this would be a good scenario. Sometimes you may have homeowner association rules against renting out that make this option less favorable.
Other options, you can rent out a room, or even two. Probably, not the American Dream you imagined, but a good option to make your living expenses less.

Option Three: Short Sale

A Short Sale is when you can prove a financial hardship and you get the bank’s permission to sell the home for less than what it is worth. Most banks require that you have missed payments. Short sales can be a painful and long experience. They will ding your credit for at least 7 years, but you will NOT be responsible for the difference owed to the bank. However, some banks will make payment arrangements with you for the remaining amount owed, but at a low to zero interest rate. Every bank is different. Having an attorney who specializes in SHORT SALES is highly recommended.

Option Four: Modify Your Mortgage

Many homeowners are taking advantage of various loan modification programs. These programs offer lower interest rates, but also restart the term of your loan for 30+ years. The home will have to qualify and in some cases appraise. The upside in doing this is by making the home more affordable you could potentially put yourself in a position where you can sell it sooner.

If this option doesn’t work, see option five.

Option Five: HARP Program

HARP PROGRAM is a great program for those who are upside down in their mortgage, have made on-time payments, have a reasonable good credit score, and falls into the guidelines in this video.

HARP if you meet all of the following criteria:

Option Six: Walk

By no means am I suggesting foreclosing on your home. But, lets face it, people are doing it. In some areas, mortgages are often made on a non-recourse basis — so, the bank can take your house, but can’t come after you for any balance due on your mortgage. (Check with an attorney! This is not true everywhere and in every case)
A better option is to contact your bank regarding a deed-in-lieu, where the bank agrees to take the deed. All you are doing is saving the bank a step from taking you to court to sue you for the keys. However, they can still come after you for the difference owed.

mortTo get started:

Offer the bank a deed-in-lieu.
Stop making payments.
Continue to live in the house and save money, cause let’s face it your credit is about to take a 7 year hit!

Most of the time the bank would want you to try to short sell your home with a Realtor. This shows good faith, however you need to prove financial hardship with a short sale and missed payments.

Option Seven: Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is forgiveness of all debt. This is the sure way to make sure you are DONE with the collectors calling, and the bank coming after you. When you file bankruptcy you can forgive other debt like credit cards, car loans, and your mortgage loan. There is something calling AFFIRMING your loan in the bankruptcy process. This would be if you want to not put your home in your bankruptcy and still “agree” to pay your mortgage cause you still want to live there. Many bankruptcy attorneys may advise not reaffirming your mortgage loan, even if you want to stay in your home. When you file bankruptcy, even if you decide to keep the home and make payments, the bank no longer reports to the credit bureaus that you are making ON TIME payments, because the loan wasn’t “reaffirmed” in your bankruptcy.

Hope this information was helpful! If you have specific questions on selling your home in Charlotte, or you are upside down on your mortgage please contact me directly I am happy to help.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Danielle Wasser
www.daniellewasser.com
(704)604-2999
drivendanielle@gmail.com

Filed Under: Advice, Charlotte Real Estate News, Featured, Market Conditions Tagged With: Charlotte Suburbs, condos matthews, Cornelius, deed in lieu, foreclosure, Matthews, realtor, remax executive, short sale, under water ho, upside down, upside down home

Charlotte Commute Times- Charlotte Realtor- Danielle Wasser

November 8, 2013 by Jason

Charlotte Commute Times

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC

 

As a realtor one of the top questions I get about Charlotte is, “What is the Charlotte commute like?”  This is a fair question considering we drive an average of 13,476 miles per year, or 37 miles a day. The number of Americans with driver’s licenses increased 45 percent, from 145 million in 1980 to 210 million in 2010. We spend more than twice as much time in traffic congestion – 14 hours per year in 1982 to 34 per year in 2010.
With that in mind, lets break down Charlotte Commute times:

Lake Norman to Charlotte Commute

First problem with this commute is if you are coming past exit 33 and crossing the lake, EVERYONE stops to look at the lake.  You may find yourself sitting in your car crawling and its for nothing.  Just people looking at the lake.  If everyone could cohesively just LOOK forward and drive this would shave a good  8 minutes off your Charlotte commute.

To prove my point, a visit to Four Square, shows picture after picture , while driving, after they pass exit 33 approaching Davidson.
  • Leaving from exit 28/25 its a 45 min commute in rush hour.  Non Rush hour 20 min commute.
  • Leaving from Mooresville or Davidson  an hour commute in rush hour.   Non rush hour  35 min commute
Rain – Sure this is safe
Sunny Days
Let’s not forget Sunsets

Ballantyne to Charlotte Commute

The Charlotte commute from popular suburb Ballantyne to Uptown Charotte can be a headache.  However, unlike the lake where there is just ONE way in and out, here you have 3 options.
I love options.
  • 485- Uptown Charlotte-   The stretch from Johnston/Rea to 77 could take up the bulk of your time with current construction.  Rush hour 45 mins.  Non Rush hour 20 minutes.
  • Historic route- If you are one for scenery, history, and catching red lights this is the option for you!  Take Ardrey Kell to Providence Road and drive straight! This is the same amount of time 45 mins to and hour in peak rush hour(but, you could get lucky  and hit green lights, also easier to detour, but non rush hour (hitting green lights is the best) 30 minutes.  This route has more restrictive speed limits.
  • Zig-Zag- For the creative people, who love using their GPS this route is for you.  I tried this the other day, and out smarted the accidents that my app told me about.  Combination of HWY 51, to Park Rd, through communities, and landed in Uptown.  Watch yourself on Park Rd near “Cameron Woods” cops love to hang out and trap you!

Southpark to Charlotte Commute

View from Midtown

View from Midtown

 

 

 

 

The Charlotte commute from South Park has one disadvantage, you can’t win from choosing highway or streets.

  • Going on either Park Rd,  or Sharon to Providence should take 20 minute in Rush Hour.  Non rush hour 15 mintues.  Again, all 2 lane roads in most parts, and if you hit lights could take longer.

 

 

Fort Mill to Charlotte Commute

Fort Mill has fast become a desirable spot cause of the great schools, lower taxes, and “small town” feel.  It is also just as close to Charlotte, as the other popular Charlotte suburbs.

  • 77 North hitting a few of your friends coming off the 485 will slow you do as they add to 77 North traffic.  45 Rush Hour, 30 Minutes Non Rush Hour
  • For those going to North Charlotte, taking the new 485 loop around and skipping 77 North traffic is a great idea.  This will connect you around Huntersville.

Charlotte view from Southend

 

 

 

 

Want to avoid Charlotte commute?

Your options would be to live IN Uptown, or the Southend area, or other up and coming urban areas surrounding uptown.  OR, if you live south of downtown, use our new Cats lynx system light rail. 
Feel the big city city life here in Charlotte.  The lightrail is clean, safe, quick and effective!  Makes your Charlotte commute not even a thought!

 

 

Where to go – Charlotte Traffic Information

Charlotte Local News

  • WCNC
  • WSOC
  • WBTV
  • Charlotte 14

Charlotte Commute Apps

  • Waze- gives you directions and monitors traffic conditions for others on the road at the same time. That’s what makes it the leading navigation app (although the friendly app icon and design certainly play a part in luring users back). Waze is works together with fellow drivers.
  • Twist– Focusing on actual arrive time, which will save you from texting while driving(prevent traffic).  Most accidents are caused from people running late.
  • Twitraffic- Uses drivers TWEETS to let you know about traffic
  • Beat the Traffic Charlotte- this is ONLINE and an APP!

BEAT THE TRAFFIC

 

 

 

 

 

Please leave any feedback or tips here for Charlotte Commutes.   Feel free to contact me for any questions about living here in the

“Queen City” Charlotte.

 

 

 

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Contact Danielle Wasser for your Real Estate needs or advice.

RE/MAX EXECUTIVE

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10 reasons to move to Charlotte

November 4, 2013 by Jason

10 reasons to move to Charlotte

Why I fell in love with the Queen City, and why you will too

Charlotte

In 2006, I moved to the Queen City (Charlotte, NC) from South Florida.  After living in California and NYC, I was anxious as to whether the “South” could hold my attention.  Between the beauty of Lake Norman, the crisp and colorful fall season, and unique, family-owned restaurants, I was very happy with my decision.

There are so many wonderful reasons I fell in love with the city. But if I had to pick 10, these would be on the list:

10 reasons to move to Charlotte

1. The climate

The weather in Charlotte is incredible. Being a Floridian, I was not looking forward to wintertime in the Carolinas. But, really the winter here isn’t that bad at all.  Summer heat, compared to Fort Lauderdale, was not even a comparison.  I’m convinced that there’s no place with a more beautiful autumn season than right here. Charlotte is full of lush greenery that turns all kinds of shades of yellow, orange and red. The Carolina blue sky seems a little bluer. And Spring, are you kidding me? Where do all these beautiful trees come from?!

Historic Elizabeth
Danielle with her grandma

Sailview
Firethorne Country Club

2. The people

The people in Charlotte may be some of the nicest folks i’ve ever met. There are two types here: you have your native “Charlottean’s” and then you’ve got people like me who have migrated here from elsewhere. It seems that no matter which of the two they belong in, they’re are friendly either way! Everyone waves when they change lanes, says hello and asks about your day.  They address others as “Ma’am” or “Sir” and hold doors open for others.

3. Accessibility:

The airport

Charlotte is super accessible when it comes to travel. The Charlotte Douglas Airport is an awesome international airport right outside of the city . It’s the 10th busiest airport in the U.S., averaging about 1,400 flights a day with about 700+ non-stop flights and more than 175 non-stop destinations around the world. Parking is easy, the restaurants are great, and you can be to the islands or NYC super fast! Not to mention it is the hub for American Airlines!

The light rail

Within Charlotte we have a light rail that makes travel from South Charlotte into Uptown easy, and safe. It’s constantly being expanded and currently transports 27,000 people every single day. It has 32 stations from Pineville to the University area, with additional arms under construction.

The LYNX Blue Line Light Rail

4. Parks

There are so many beautiful parks in Charlotte, it took me about a year before I experienced most of them. My favorite is Freedom Park which is comparable to the Central Park of the Queen City.  You’ll love the annual Festival in the park! Complete with live performances, local art vendors, and of course, funnel cakes! Up north by Lake Norman, you’ll find Jetton Park, where you can walk, have picnics, even get married.  Enjoy a beautiful sunset, watch the boats go by and just relax!

If you want to experience a piece of nature in center city, try Romare Bearden Park! It’s a beautiful green area with a breathtaking fountain and skyline view. First Ward Park is another Uptown Charlotte gem. It has a really neat water fountain that shoots from the ground, kids love it! It even has workout equipment adults can use while their kids splash around. Another secret that many don’t know about is Latta Plantation.  You can rent kayaks there and go horseback riding. It’s a beautiful place to have a picnic by the water, hike, and just get lost with nature.  They have the famous historical “Latta” home you can tour, the Raptor Center, and nature trails that go on for miles.

Romare Bearden Park at night

5.  Sports

Professional Sports

If sports if your thing, Charlotte has you covered with: The Carolina Panthers NFL team, NBA Charlotte Hornets , minor league Baseball the Charlotte Knights, and minor league Hockey The Checkers. Whether you choose to support Charlotte teams or not, you can still enjoy local Charlottes ports by waiting for your team to come play here in Charlotte! More than likely, your college team will be making a visit to play against USC, Wake Forest, Clemson, UNC or NC State, so you get your college fix once a year too! The Panthers and Knights stadiums have unmatched views of the beautiful Queen City skyline. Even if sports aren’t your thing, the scenery is so worth getting out there and experiencing the game!

Adventure sports

Newly added to Charlotte is the National White Water Center.  This is fun for the whole family.  You can go white water rafting, zip-lining, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and paddle boarding! They have awesome concerts along the rapids, and a restaurant that is great to watch the rafters flip over and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

NASCAR

Charlotte in case you haven’t heard is the home to NASCAR, the new NASCAR hall of fame, the ALL STAR RACE and the Bank of America 500.  Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, it is definitely something you need to check out once and cross it off your bucket list!

Panther game w/ Dad
NASCAR RACES
WHITE WATER CENTER

6. Road Trips

  • In Charlotte, you are 2 hours from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Biltmore House and skiing.
  • The beaches are 3 1/2 hours away: Sunset Beach, Myrtle Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach.
  • #1 Place to visit in the U.S., Charleston, is only 3 1/2 hours away
  • Less than a half-day trip away from destinations such as: Atlanta, DC, Raleigh, Nashville, and Charlottesville
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
CHARLESTON, SC
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

Biltmore House
SUNSET BEACH, NC

7. Cuisine

The Charlotte food scene is growing more famous and delicious all the time.  BBQ is a definite hometown must here, but beware of Bojangles.. those biscuits will lure you in, and the sweet tea? Lets just say you’ll put on a quick 10 lbs  :)  My top 5 favorite places are:

  1. Midwood Smoke House : Located in Plaza Midwood. As if the BBQ wasn’t good enough, the banana pudding is even better
  2. Nikko Sushi: Fun ,lively sushi place that makes you feel like you are in the “big city”
  3. Soul Gastro Lounge: funky tapas place in Plaza-Midwood.  They don’t take reservations, but it is worth the wait
  4. Custom Shop: Elizabeth area.  Great “custom” fresh food, small portions.  Don’t visit in a rush, this food is fresh and pricey but SO worth it!
  5. 131 MAIN: is another great NC chain that doesn’t feel like a chain at all. Different specials each night. High quality food and service.  The cornbread, ahi-tuna appetizer and salmon appetizer are my favorite.

8. Greenways

For the active people, Charlotte has stunning greenways around the city.  I have yet to explore them all.  They recently added the “rent-a-bike” around the city that makes exploring Charlotte even easier! I suggest checking out the 7 mile greenway that runs through Freedom Park and Midtown over to Elizabeth.

Greenway motivation
View from Midtown

Path along the 7 mile Greenway
Freedom Park- Charlotte, NC

9. Unique neighborhoods

Much like NYC, Charlotte has its unique pockets of the city that are almost separate from the rest.  I love the “artsy” style of NoDa (North Davidson).   Here you will find art galleries, street vendors, live music, fun tattoo shops and the famous hot dog vendor! There is also Plaza Midwood, one of Charlotte’s eclectic, historic areas.  This is definitely a destination spot for the FOODIE.  Bring your taste buds here for sure!  Check out, “Soul” the pork belly tacos are out of this world, Zada Jane’s, Midwood Smokehouse and a great burger at Kickstand.  For the more historical charming town vibe, Davidson, which is North of Charlotte, is a quaint town, and feels like going back in time. While you are up there check out North Harbor Yacht Club, for a nice meal on Lake Norman.

10. Quality of life

This one is a little hard to explain, it’s something that you’ll just understand once you get here. I guess a better term for number 10 would be “the easy life.” The traffic compared to other cities of this size is a breeze. It’s so easy to make friends, get involved, raise a family or retire here.  The cost of living compared to most major cities is minimal. I find myself always happy to be back “home” in Charlotte after a trip elsewhere.  The pace of life is perfect.  Once you find your niche group of friends, hobbies, church/temple, mommy groups, whatever it is you need– you will be right at home.

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Let me know what your top 10 reasons are.  Love to hear from you.

If you are ready to  call Charlotte home I would be happy to assist you.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

Danielle Edwards

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Remax Executive

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com


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