localism: The Financial Crisis Hits Home - 09/30/08 04:44 AM
The Financial Crisis Hits Home in Charlotte NC The Financial Crisis Hits Home The loss of Wachovia's headquarters now threatens big change in Charlotte NC.  Citigroup will now have a more 'known' presence here in Charlotte and we must sit back, adapt and embrace these changes.  That said, the pain is still sharp:  Charlotte residents fear that their retirement accounts have or are going to 'shrink,'  neighbors fear the loss of their Wachovia friends; children fear the loss of their Wachovia buddies.  This financial crisis truly hits us ALL! How much has Wachovia given to our wonderful City?  Many of us … (5 comments)

localism: Shopping Charlotte NC for Restaurants? - 09/29/08 06:31 AM
Shopping Charlotte NC for Fine Dining Establishments? Shopping Charlotte NC for Restaurants?

Well, your problem won't ever be an inability to locate one!  Charlotte is chock-full of fine dining establishments. 
Named one of the 'Top 50 Cities That Sizzle' by Restaurant News Magazine, Charlotte has a seemingly endless list of establishments that provide culinary delights!  So, if you're shopping Charlotte NC for restaurants around town, here are a few for you...


Located in Charlotte's upscale neighborhood, SouthPark, Zebra is in the Wall Street Capitol Buliding. Zebra offers a la carte contemporary French cuisine and is one of Charlotte's … (3 comments)

localism: 2021 Galena Chase Drive, Indian Trail NC HOME FOR SALE! - 09/28/08 09:03 AM
 
   
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Debe Maxwell is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate Broker, Certified Neighborhood and Relocation Specialist who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte NC or any place in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. Debe has created a team of professionals throughout the country to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. These professionals are experts in the field of relocation and can serve many purposes beyond a simple home search. The destination service is of no … (4 comments)

localism: 7010 Summerhill Ridge Drive, Stonecroft, Charlotte NC FOR SALE - 09/27/08 04:13 PM
Charlotte NC Stonecroft Market Report August 2008 7010 Summerhill Ridge Drive, Charlotte NC STONECROFT 
Location, location, luxury!  The area's most elite custom builders joined the development team to creat an exclusive South Charlotte neighborhood, preserving age-old trees and boasting beautiful streetscapes.   A complimentary mixture of architecture is seen in the 120 elegant estate homes in Stonecroft, overlooking Carmel Country Club.  Just minutes from Uptown and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Stonecroft homeowners have fingertip access to everything that Charlotte has to offer.   From the finest dining to cultural arts, professional sporting arenas to upscale shopping and schools to churches of all denominations, Stonecroft residents … (12 comments)

localism: Beautiful SouthPark Home with ASSUMABLE JUMBO LOAN! - 09/27/08 01:42 PM
Beautiful SouthPark Home with ASSUMABLE JUMBO LOAN!
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Debe Maxwell is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate Broker, Certified Neighborhood and Relocation Specialist who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte NC or any place in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. Debe has created a team of professionals throughout the country to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. These professionals are experts in the field of relocation and can serve many purposes … (3 comments)

localism: Five FABULOUS Things to Do in CHARLOTTE NC - 09/27/08 02:55 AM
Five Fabulous Things to Do in Charlotte NC
Five Fabulous Things to Do in Charlotte NC

1.  Charlotte Shout:  With one more weekend of our month-long celebration of art and culture in our community, Charlotte Shout offers a unique showcase of chefs, interactive cooking demonstrations, competitions and samplings from some of the area's finest restaurants.  With amazing entertainment and an even more amazing array of beer, wine & spirit samplings, Charlotte Shout is sure to be another winning event in 2008!  Join the over 25,000 attendees expected this year at the Charlotte Shout.  For more details, visit their site. … (7 comments)

localism: 3012 Chimney Wood Trail, Indian Trail NC FOR SALE - 09/27/08 02:38 AM
3012 Chimney Wood Trail, Indian Trail NC FOR SALE
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Debe Maxwell is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate Broker, Certified Neighborhood and Relocation Specialist who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte NC or any place in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. Debe has created a team of professionals throughout the country to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. These professionals are experts in the field of relocation and can serve … (5 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC Spectator Sports - 09/26/08 04:06 PM
Charlotte NC Spectator Sports
Charlotte is home to passionate sports fans and has, over the years, added various professional sports teams to our resume!  We enjoy watching basketball, football, hockey, baseball and we're home to many NASCAR teams.  Charlotte NC offers spectator sports for every sports lover!
The Charlotte Bobcats are the latest in a league of up and coming young NBA teams. Their offense is fast paced, exciting, and they are willing to scrap for every point. This season the only thing equal to the amount of talent on this team is their hearts. Come watch Mohammad Nazr play above … (3 comments)

localism: Shopping for a New Home in Charlotte? - 09/25/08 12:57 AM
Shopping for a Home in Charlotte NC? Shopping for a Home in Charlotte NC? Are you shopping for a home in Charlotte NC?  Well, you've come to the right place!  If you're looking for up-to-date information on real estate in Charlotte and events in the area, look no more!  Our extensive history research and daily updates to our sites are just for YOU.   Where else can you learn about local shopping, sports, news, schools, transportation and real estate all in one place?   We offer a wealth of information about, not only real estate but, everything Charlotte NC's economy is … (6 comments)

localism: Shopping Charlotte NC for a RESPONSIVE Real Estate Agent? - 09/24/08 07:11 AM
Shopping Charlotte NC for a RESPONSIVE AGENT? Shopping Charlotte NC for a RESPONSIVE Real Estate Agent?
'Hello?  Is YOUR listing agent there?!'  
Parking in handicapped spaces when you're overweight and just plain lazy or not handicapped at ALL and NOT returning phone calls are two of my BIGGEST pet-peeves!  I have so many stories to tell you about our experiences with illegal handicapped parking, but I'll save those for an entire article! For now, let's address the listing agents who don't return phone calls!  

Are you shopping Charlotte NC for a responsive agent or simply an agent who you have … (10 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC- Our Cardiac Cats! - 09/22/08 02:43 PM
Charlotte NC- OUR Cardiac Cats!
October 26, 1993 was an historic day for Charlotte NC (and both of the Carolinas) as our famed Jerry Richardson was awarded the 29th NFL franchise, the Carolina Panthers.  The Panthers team would be housed in Charlotte but, represent both North and South Carolina, being called the Carolina Panthers.Charlotte was a-buzz with the news and we rallied to support our newest professional sport.  A former player himself, Jerry Richardson has a true passion for football. He bacame only the second NFL owner to have been a former player.  To Charlotte and the Carolinas, that was a huge bonus … (5 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC Home Market Remains One of Nation's Strongest - 09/18/08 07:27 AM
Charlotte NC Home Market Remains One of Nation's Strongest Charlotte NC's Home Market Remains One of Nation’s Strongest Recent home price reports reveal that while Charlotte home prices aren’t rising as proportionately as they were a few years ago, the housing market for the Queen City is still faring better than most of the nation.  The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight's recent report released at the end of August, 2008 shows area home prices rose 5.2% during the second quarter.  The index stabalized at the end of the quarter at -2%.  First quarter was just under 6% for Charlotte but, … (4 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC FESTIVAL IN THE PARK - 09/17/08 02:03 AM
 Charlotte NC Festival in the ParkTomorrow is the BIG day!  The day that Charlotteans look forward to each year and have since 1964!  The day that we all congregate in the fall for the art, music, shopping and carnival-style food!  Charlotte's 44th annual FESTIVAL IN THE PARK!   The festival runs from September 18th through the 21st at Freedom Park in Myers Park.    

Come one, come all!  Join in the fun at Freedom Park!
Visitors from around the world join us for the sounds of big band music, delicious food, children playing in the park and talented artists … (9 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC Myers Park--The Duke Mansion, Historic Inn & Meeting Place - 09/16/08 05:21 AM
Charlotte NC MYERS PARK-The Duke Mansion, Historic Inn and Meeting Place Charlotte NC MYERS PARK-The Duke Mansion, Historic Inn & Meeting Place One of the best examples of Colonial Revival architecture in North Carlina is located right here in Charlotte's historic Myers Park. Built in 1915, the Duke Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is simply a sight to behold.  Many of our most elite social leaders have called Charlotte NC Myers Park- Duke Mansion home and have contributed significantly to Charlotte's history.   Southern Pubilc Utilities' former president, Zebulon V. Taylor built 'Lynnwood' on 14 … (5 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC Schools: MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL - 09/16/08 03:47 AM
Charlotte NC MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL Charlotte NC MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Charlotte NC schools offer superior educational opportunities in each developmental level.  Education, one of the fundamental aspects the imparting of culture from generation to generation, facilitates the realization of self-potential and the latent talents of an individual. With the application of theoretical and applied research relating to teaching and learning, education draws on a wide variety of disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, math, science, linguistics, economics and sociology, among many others. 
Charlotte's diverse educational opportunities range from public to private to Montessori with a wide host of varieties in … (0 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC MYERS PARK Market Report - 09/16/08 03:23 AM
Charlotte NC MYERS PARK Market Report Charlotte NC MYERS PARK Market Report

One of the city's most prestigious addresses is Myers Park!  Charlotte NC's Myers Park neighborhood is full of historic architecture and envelopes you with it's wide, tree-lined streets.  Formerly known as the 'Old South,' Myers Park, one of Charlotte's original streetcar 'suburbs' is now a prime Charlotte location as it is located just outside the Uptown region, close to everything Charlotte has to offer!

Renovations and rehabilitation of the gorgeous traditional homes in Myers Park continue to bring the home values up in the area.  One thing … (15 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC's Power Marketing Specialists - 09/14/08 03:56 PM
ONLINE NEWSLETTER: Sell your Charlotte Real Estate with the Power of Marketing Specialists Sell Your Charlotte Real Estate with the Power of  Charlotte's Premier Marketing Specialists If you are considering putting your home on the market in Charlotte, now is the time to start preparing and get the job done.  
Choosing a REALTOR® to list your home is one of the most important steps in the home selling process. Realizing that more than 85% of today's buyers are starting their home search online, our primary focus (second only to customer/client satisfaction) is internet marketing. Providing that you have priced your … (6 comments)

localism: Sellers in Charlotte NC - 09/13/08 01:24 PM
Sellers in Charlotte NC Sellers in Charlotte NC


If you're looking for evidence of success in helping sellers get their homes sold in this market, look no further!  I wanted to share with you a testimonial that I received from a client who recently Closed on their property--even in this market! Documentation beats a cold, impersonal sales pitch each and every time.  You want to know that we do know how to weather all the real estate climates, especially this one.
Beware of leaving the sale of your property, your biggest investment, in the hands of those who's only accolades are … (11 comments)

localism: Charlotte NC EASTOVER Home for Sale $899,900. - 09/13/08 01:22 PM
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localism: Shopping Charlotte NC for a Home? - 09/13/08 07:39 AM
Charlotte NC Home For Sale: 5011 Beckford Drive Shopping Charlotte NC for a Home?  

...Take a look in Charlotte NC's SouthPark area!

SouthPark is only 10 minutes from Uptown Charlotte & is one of North Carolina's largest employment centers.  As a matter of fact, SouthPark IS the state's 4th largest and is home to some of the best shopping, restaurants and fine homes in the area.  SouthPark is one of Charlotte's most desired areas, primarily because it is a live/work community and the commute to Uptown is about as good as you can get without LIVING in Uptown! … (3 comments)

 
Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR! (Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)

Debe Maxwell, CRS

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Charlotte, NC

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Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310

Address: 2108 South BLVD, Suite 116, DILWORTH/SOUTH END/WILMORE, Charlotte, NC, 28203

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Call (704) 491-3310 or email SavvyBroker@me.com

Author Bio: Debe Maxwell is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) in the Charlotte Metro region with a focus on the Charlotte luxury home market. My team of agents each have their own specialty areas, a benefit to anyone buying a home in Charlotte NC.

If you're thinking of listing your home, I would love to meet with you and share our marketing success package with you. My homes sell faster and for more money and after all, isn't that what every seller wants?! We'd love to help you buy or sell in the Charlotte Metro region.

   

    

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