Archive for February, 2009

Builder Magazine Says Charlotte a Top Real Estate Market for 2009

February 17th, 2009 categories: Buying your Home, Market Trends

Lucky number 13! Builder Magazine a very respected real estate resource says Charlotte, North Carolina is one (#13) of the Healthiest Real Estate markets for 2009! Maybe it’s the budding spring here in Charlotte or the stimulus package either way as Rhonda says we are starting to see the real estate 911 turn into real estate 411 — as people come alive and start to ask more questions!

Read the Builder Magazine article The Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009

People and businesses must love Charlotte, because they are moving there at a high rate. The metro area of 1.74 million has grown its residents by 4 percent annually over the last five years, one of the highest rates in the country. They are drawn by relatively affordable housing for the east coast—median home prices are only $210,900, and they’ve only “corrected” downward by only 4.2 percent in the last year…more

*image courtesy of http://www.ttdesign.com/illust13.htm
that pessimist wolves better watch out a new wind is blowing in Charlotte real estate

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Up and Away (almost) in the ReMax Balloon!

February 15th, 2009 categories: Charlotte Living

** please note that we are keeping this post at the top of the blog for a while so after you watch the video please check below for our most recent posts

Crisp autumn air, Carolina blue skies, a pastoral setting what else could you ask for? Well as it turns out a little less wind would have been nice! Last October the Charlotte Premier Realty team Donna, Betsy, Rhonda, Jackie and Blake invited clients and their families to an old fashioned picnic ~ great food, games and yes the famous ReMax hot air balloon. Almost everyone (some were understandably more interested in the watching than the riding) was excited about the chance to ride in a real hot air balloon! While the windy day dashed those hopes ~ we did get to see the balloon, learn from the expert  and watch as the propane jets spewed fire 20 feet into the air! (which was enough for all the boys & men in the crowd)

As we watched the video we could not help but  realize just how close we are to our clients and how much we enjoy their company. We work very hard in our client’s best interest so it was really nice and a bit humbling to hear the nice things that were said  ~ we hope it’s what sets the Charlotte Premier Realty team apart.

We can not thank our friend Cristina Cassidy enough (Rhonda helped Cristina & Ray buy their Charlotte home last year) for creating this video. We were very lucky to have Cristina an exceptionally talented local filmmaker capture the fun, warmth and friendship of that afternoon. Cristina is busy with some amazing projects please check out her Stick it To Me (you’ll never look at a  bumper sticker the same) and her short trailer for her upcoming  hauntingly poignant documentary Concerto for Two Brothers - her work is stunning and soon to be award winning!

So thanks so much for everyone who made it out to the 2008 picnic ~ we loved having you ~ we hope to get the balloon and do it again in 2009 ~ we are all due for calm day don’t you think!

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1300 Queens Road, Myers Park its the Queens Beans!

February 10th, 2009 categories: Featured Properties

Location, Location, Location the oldest rule is now the newest rule in real estate! You can’t beat the location of this Queens Towers gem smack dab in the heart of Charlotte’s glorious Myers Park. Rhonda calls this one of her true finds ~ a condo with all the amenities you’d expect, the charm of a traditional Charlotte neighborhood and the step out convenience of the Myers Park location.Please join us this Sunday for a Open House and indulge in some real home baked  Toll House cookies and ice cold milk! Whether you’re actively looking for a home in Myers Park, just looking or simply curious please drop by we’d love to have you!

Maybe you’re a “young urban professional” working uptown, maybe an intern or nurse at Presbyterian Hospital or Carolinas Medical Center ~ how would you like to be kicking off your shoes and sitting by the pool literally five minutes after your shift! Step out your front door and go for a run or ride your bike on the famous Booty Loop, take a leisurely stroll through shady Myers Park or catch a quick movie at the Manor — #303 @ 130o Queens Road is the perfect spot!We are always excited when we have the opportunity to list a property in one of Charlotte’s beautiful heritage neighborhoods. We are especially pleased to present the beautiful #303 condo at 1330 Queens Road (click here for a full picture tour online) and listen to the Debussy play ~ nice touch Rhonda! We hope that you will Email the listing agent Rhonda Gibbons or contact any of our agents to tell you more about this unique condominium and this distinctive part of Charlotte.

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Charlotte NC only second best city to start a new business!

February 3rd, 2009 categories: Charlotte Living, Market Trends, Real Estate News

That’s right Charlotte didn’t win**, we came in second! This from BizJournal’s recent study
of America’s top 100 cities…

“Bizjournals used a six-part formula to analyze the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas, searching for the places that are most conducive to the creation and development of small businesses. The two North Carolina markets (Raleigh and Charlotte) emerge as the clear leaders, thanks to their outstanding records in four statistical categories with a direct impact on small-business activity…” (read more)

And as if you needed another reason to consider relocating to Charlotte — the weekend weather is supposed to be high in the 60s!

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