Brian Belcher : Charlotte Real Estate : REMAX

If you've just moved to Charlotte or are thinking of moving to Charlotte, here are a few quick tips to help you on the road and make your transition easier.... You must get a North Carolina drivers license within 60 days of establishing residency in the state. After the age of 20, you are require...

Good news for the residents of Union County and those interested in Union County real estate! If you have elementary aged children, you probably know by now that two brand new schools, Stallings Elementary and Sun Valley Elementary are set to open next Monday, August 25. These new schools will he...

Whether you're from New York or just a fan of the cuisine, Katz New York Deli in the Arboretum Office Park is as close to authentic NY deli food as you can get. I happen to work in the same office park in south Charlotte and have to admit that their Reuben quite possibly IS the best in Charlotte,...

Uptown Charlotte's Third Ward district has a new dog park. Frazier Park now has a designated area for dogs weighing 20 pounds or less. You can bring your pooch over for a playdate from 6:30am til 7pm all week long, and it's free. Of course you are required to clean up after Fido and make sure he ...

While I've got school on the brain, I thought I'd put up a list of Charlotte private schools for current residents or people looking to buy homes in Charlotte.   Back Creek Christian Academy K-8 1827 Back Creek Church Road, Charlotte; 704-549-4101; backcreekchurch.org/academy   Carmel Christian S...

With my oldest starting school this year, I figured everyone could use this helpful information. Can't believe it's next week! Monday, Aug. 25-First day of school Sept. 1-Labor Day Sept. 30-Teacher workday Nov. 3-4-Teacher workday/parent conferences Nov. 11-Veterans Day holiday Nov. 26-28-Thanksg...

Union County is North Carolina's fastest growing county. With affordable homes and easy access to the perks of Charlotte, the only real issue to deal with is traffic, mostly in the commute to and from work. Sitting in the car for a few extra minutes a day is worth being able to sleep and live com...

If you're new to the Pineville suburb of Charlotte or are looking for a home there, rest assured that Pineville wants to maintain it's image and quality of living, as well as the safety of it's residents. The town's planning committee has been having meetings to amp up the amount of inspections a...

Buying or selling a home in Charlotte isn't as complicated as it may seem, especially when it comes to getting an appraisal. Making sure your appraiser is state certified and licensed is easy and important, whether the appraisal is ordered by you ora lender. You can find information about them on...

A recent study done by Bankrate, Inc. has found that North Carolina has the lowest closing costs in the nation. The study proposed what the closing cost would be for buying a home in North Carolina with a 30 year fixed-rate $200,000 mortgage, and a 20% down payment. $2,650 was the average in Nort...