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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.

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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.

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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

 

 

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South End, from retail to light rail

January 16, 2014 by Danielle Edwards

SOUTH END, Charlotte – Retail, Light Rail, Eateries and Publix

Charlotte, NCSouth end is a historic warehouse district that has been rejuvenated with condos, town homes, retail and instant connection to Uptown.

For those wanting to live “in the city” of Charlotte, South End delivers what you want without the hassle of Uptown life.  I compare

South End, Charlotte to the West Village of NYC.  Having lived there for three years, I can honestly say it keeps getting better.

This week there is more news on the horizon about exciting happenings in the South End area.

 

 

WHAT’S NEW IN SOUTH END, CHARLOTTE AND WHY YOU SHOULD LIVE THERE

Tupelo Honey Cafe:

A popular brunch spot in Asheville, has moved into the South End, Charlotte area.  Located where Pewter Rose use to be.  This is a definite MUST EAT

place when visiting Charlotte, or if you live in the area.  Located at 1820 South Blvd.  Visit site for big party reservations or call 980-225-9167.

Nan and Byron’s:

Another new restaurant in South End, Charlotte.   Located where the landmark Vinne’s stood for decades and been completely re done floor to ceiling.  Located on the North West corner of East and South Blvd.  The food is delicious southern soul food.  Great decor on the inside southern/city flair.   Located at 1714 South Blvd.  Phone number  Nan Byron’s ( 980) 224-7492.

Publix:

“Where shopping meets pleasure”.  My childhood grocery store has made its way from Florida to the Carolina’s.   Publix has an amazing bakery, deli sandwiches, and very friendly employees.

The Publix in South End should be opening soon, and will be called the Shops at South line.  Publix will be going head to head with Matthews based grocery store Harris Teeter.

1616 Camden

Retail:

Centro Cityworks, the Charlotte development firm headed by David Furman, is planning a five-story, 74,000-square-foot office and retail building in South End next to landmark restaurant Price’s Chicken Coop.  Should be completed summer of 2015.

LIGHT RAILLight rail:

Till now the light rail, “metro mover’, connects Pineville to Uptown along South Blvd.  The 1.2 million dollar project will start in March creating an 9.3-mile line connecting uptown and UNC Charlotte opens in 2017. After its completion, the Lynx Blue Line and the Blue Line Extension, as the new segment is called, will connect 20 miles of the city spanning Pineville to just below the Interstate 485 beltway at the UNCC campus. It is expected by 2035 an estimated 50,000 people will ride the light rail daily!

 

 

 

Homes, Condos, and Town Homes for sale in South End, Charlotte area

South End is a great place to live in Charlotte, NC if you want the city feel.   I am happy to help you navigate your real estate options or answer any questions about living in the South End, Charlotte area.  Visit my site at www.soldondanielle.com to learn more, or contact me and I can better assist you with information on the South End, Charlotte area.  Homes range from $79,000 to $399,0000… let’s talk real estate!

 

 

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

 

 

Contact Danielle Edwards, ReMax Executive Realtor NC/SC, for your Real Estate needs.

(704) 604-2999.

Visit my site at www.soldondanielle.com

 

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Charlotte Real Estate Market

December 5, 2013 by Jason

Charlotte

Charlotte

Charlotte Real Estate Market

As a Realtor the most popular question I receive, “What is the Charlotte Real Estate Market like?”

 

 

 

 

As alogin_logo_300x80 Realtor, with Remax Executive here in Charlotte, NC I would be happy to address this question.
Currently, as of December 5th 2013, we have a LOW inventory of homes on the market.

As a seller, would be a great time to take advantage and place your home on the market.
For a free monthly market report on your home sign-up here www.daniellewasser.com.

Realtor’s use “absorption rate” which is a formula using homes currently active, with homes that have sold over
the past 12 months.

How can I calculate absorption rate for my home with Charlotte Real Estate market data?

HOMES SOLD/12= x
HOMES ACTIVE/x= Amount of months it will take to sell your home.

Please contact me if you would like to have your absorption rate figured for your home.

Charlotte Real Estate Market- County results

Mecklenburg, Union, Iredell, and York County

Here is a breakdown on the amount of months you can expect your home to sell, and the average price per sq. ft.
CRITERIA:
*past 12 months
*4 bedroom
*priced $200k-$300k

Charlotte, NC

Mecklenburg County covers Charlotte Area, Real Estate Statistics

Currently, in Mecklenburg county homes are taking 3.19 months to sell, and priced at $96.42 per sq. ft.
Mecklenburg County, is the heart of where Charlotte lives. Homes here are closer to the Uptown Charlotte area, airport, sporting event and concerts.
However, neighboring counties have recently become a hot spot for home owners seeking cheaper taxes, newer homes, and more home for the dollar.

 

UUnion County, NCnion County located south east of Charlotte, Real Estate Statistics

Currently, in Union county homes are taking 3.6 months to sell, and priced at $89.5 per sq. ft. Union county, known for homes with lots
of acreage, horse country, but not so far out there that Publix and Walmart haven’t made their claim on this popular sprawling area.

 

 

Lake Norman

Iredell County located North of Charlotte, Real Estate Statistics

Currently, in Iredell county homes are taking 5 months to sell, and priced at $89.88 per sq. ft.
Iredell County is most know for the Lake Norman area, and popular base for many NASCAR related industries. Taxes are cheaper than their southern
neighboring Mecklenburg. Many home buyers that don’t mind the I-77 traffic, or being far from the “city-life”, opt- to choose Iredell county as a place to call home.

 

                                       Baxter Village Homes

York County located North of Charlotte, Real Estate Statistics

Currently, in York county homes are taking 4 months to sell, and priced at $89.75 per sq ft. York county is most known for Fort Mill, SC area
and Lake Wylie. The schools in Fort Mill are ranked among some of the top in the nation. Home owners opt to live here to be 20 minutes from Charlotte city center, lower taxes, more home for the dollar.

 

To find out more about a certain area, price range in Charlotte, moving to the Charlotte area, or options for selling your home in the Charlotte area please contact me.

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle Edwards

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

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Charlotte, NC

November 26, 2013 by Jason

Charlotte NC

My move to Charlotte, NC

They say most of Charlotte, NC is all transplants. By the look of the licenses plates, and southern accents less heard I would say this is true. However, there is something truly special about living in Charlotte, NC and I don’t regret my move to Charlotte.
Being raised in South Florida, I was use to the beaches, humidity, and no one speaking English. I love living in the Carolina’s. There are many different parts for you to choose from. You have the “piedmont” where Charlotte, NC is. You also have the Mountains, which are gorgeous. My favorite, the beaches! South Carolina, has my favorite vacation spot, Charleston, also ranked the #1 city to visit in the United States.

As a Realtor, for RE/MAX Executive, we have many amazing tools available for our clients. One of them is the 2013 Lifestyle report. I hope you enjoy learning more about the beautiful Carolina’s. If you ever have any questions about living here, moving here, or general questions, don’t hesitate to ask me.

Here is my Top 10 Reasons to live in Charlotte, NC


CLICK HERE FOR TOP 10

Click below for 2013 CAROLINAS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

RE/MAX Carolinas 2013 Lifestyle Report

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Charlotte homes

Listings 1 - 20 of 1507   next →

Price: $478,000
7417 Shadowlake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
Subdivision: Shadow Lake
4 BR, 3 BA, 1854 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4237369 | Contract
Price: $13,950,000
2116 Woodhaven Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Myers Park
6 BR, 6.2 BA, 13919 sqft
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4186147 | Active
Price: $12,250,000
4536 Fox Brook Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Morrocroft Estates
7 BR, 7.3 BA, 13985 sqft
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Real Broker, LLC | MLS # 4157549 | Active
Price: $7,500,000
413 Eastover Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Subdivision: Eastover
6 BR, 6.2 BA, 6351 sqft
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Dickens Mitchener & | MLS # 4215599 | Contract
Price: $7,499,000
2715 Loch Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226
Subdivision: Knapdale
7 BR, 7.3 BA, 8759 sqft
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Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4198122 | Contract
Price: $6,950,000
5924 Masters Court, Charlotte, NC 28226
Subdivision: Carmel Estates West
4 BR, 4.3 BA, 8783 sqft
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Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4237081 | Contract
Price: $6,900,000
4523 Fox Brook Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Morrocroft Estates
5 BR, 6.3 BA, 8350 sqft
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Lynette Williams Real | MLS # 4255800 | Active
Price: $6,500,000
3769 Abingdon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Foxcroft
5 BR, 6.2 BA, 8200 sqft
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Dickens Mitchener & | MLS # 4121706 | Contract
Price: $6,500,000
3531 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Foxcroft
5 BR, 7.3 BA, 11343 sqft
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Corcoran HM Properties | MLS # 4197911 | Contract
Price: $6,500,000
1919 Shoreham Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Pharr Acres
6 BR, 7.2 BA, 6157 sqft
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My Townhome LLC | MLS # 4250427 | Active
Price: $6,250,000
4231 Fox Brook Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Morrocroft Estates
5 BR, 5.4 BA, 7434 sqft
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Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4186375 | Active
Price: $5,999,999
2103 Cortelyou Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Foxcroft
5 BR, 5.3 BA, 6374 sqft
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4214661 | Active
Price: $5,995,000
641 Museum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207
Subdivision: Eastover
6 BR, 6.1 BA, 6950 sqft
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Dickens Mitchener & | MLS # 4220682 | Contract
Price: $5,400,000
2832 Arcadia Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209
Subdivision: Myers Park
5 BR, 6.1 BA, 5712 sqft
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COMPASS | MLS # 4217335 | Active
Price: $5,250,000
2343 Vernon Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Pharr Acres
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 6517 sqft
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Corcoran HM Properties | MLS # 4247008 | Active
Price: $5,000,000
13702 Sage Thrasher Lane, Charlotte, NC 28278
Subdivision: The Sanctuary
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 9757 sqft
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Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4191491 | Active
Price: $4,950,000
3950 Abingdon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Foxcroft
5 BR, 6.2 BA, 6625 sqft
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Dickens Mitchener & | MLS # 4249195 | Contract
Price: $4,800,000
9044 Island Point Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
Subdivision: The Sanctuary
6 BR, 7.3 BA, 8820 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4135509 | Active
Price: $4,625,000
3411 Seward Place, Charlotte, NC 28211
Subdivision: Old Foxcroft
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 5784 sqft
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Brandon Lawn Real | MLS # 4239272 | Contract
Price: $4,500,000
1212 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Subdivision: Myers Park
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 5960 sqft
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Dickens Mitchener & | MLS # 4241756 | Active

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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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