Charlotte NC First Time Home Buyers? Time is running out, call today, see homes today, 704-351-1519. Last Call is Coming for First Time Home Buyers Fun Queen City kinda things to do, Charlotte, weekend of 10/16 Story night at Novello REading Festival, sponsored by the Public Library,  tonight Friday the 16th Kathy Griffin-my life on the D list comedian is playing tomorrow Saturday night at Ovens auditorium Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, performed by The Children’s Theater of Cha... Read Full Story

September- Good New from the MLS Pending RESIDENTIAL Home Sales were up 4% in September over September 2008, the FIRST year over year gain in two years. Building Permits were up 24% in September, reflecting a “boomlet” caused the last of the tax credits which expire 12/1/09. Bad News at Epicenter Condo 210 Trade The developer, Flaherty and Collins LLC filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy-liquidation giving up on the project. The liquidation effectively means Buyers with deposits are just... Read Full Story

Charlotte NC Beer Lovers- Charlotte’ own Oktoberfest, Saturday 2 to 7:00, take that DD! Metrolina Trade Expo Disney’s Beauty and The Beast continues at Imaginnon- great reviews in the paper and from neighbors!  704-973-2828 for times. Novello Festival of Reading continues Schedule here Carolina Panthers Play Washington Redskins Sunday- come early and tailgate in the city,  plenty of tickets will be available outside, don’t pay over full ticket price! If you wait till kickof... Read Full Story

Charlotte Real Estate Has Passed “The Bottom” Case- Shiller’s announcement last week that July home prices in Charlotte were up .6% over June, representing the 3rd straight monthly increase in prices, is the evidence I’ve been looking for to know that we have reached the market’s bottom- and passed it. There will be some setbacks, but prices are moving in the right direction- Prices are 9% off their 2008 high’s, making Charlotte the 5th best city in the Ca... Read Full Story

Charlotte NC, October 3, 2009 The Komen Race for The Cure– Observer Reporting 14,000! The day couldn’t have been better suited for running as more than 10,000 people turned out early on a brisk Saturday morning in Uptown Charlotte. 59 degrees, low humidity and clear, it was a great day for my first 5k. This is a natural place for me as I look to live more and more healthy–and am a two time cancer survivor. After only a summer of running …my only two goals were to fin... Read Full Story

About Charlotte NC Recently I visited Davidson Pointe, in Davidson, NC and it was such a pretty day I had to take some video…this community is built by Saussy-Burbank, an innovative  Charlotte builder… Click here to view the embedded video. I like how the pool overlooks the lake and boat slips. The park out front and the shady area by the water is perfect for family picnics. Davidson Pointe Homes and Amenities (in slide show) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::... Read Full Story

Charlotte, NC Ken Lewis will retire effective “before the end of the year.” News I knew was coming but didn’t want to hear. Ken Lewis has been good for BofA, and until the shot gun wedding with the Treasury and Merrill Lynch, he’s won at every acquisition. July home prices edge up again according to Case Shiller Index Welcome news, 3rd consecutive month price were 1.2% higher in July then June- yes, still way off a year ago, but nevertheless the downward spiral sees to... Read Full Story

About Charlotte NC Are the Panthers Dead?At 0-3, pretty close…they have a bye this week Word on the street– players and coaches pointing fingers at each other…team lost after playoff loss last year. Decidedly Not listening to coaches. Off week, will it help? Saturday 10/3, Uptown 7:30 am Komen Race for the Cure. A major fundraiser- there is a walk, run, and stroll… come on out–I’ll be running with the Swinford team, in  GoJenGo tee shirts… yes I̵... Read Full Story

Charlotte NC I thought I had a talented dog… —————————————– First Home Buyers there is still time to get those $8000 tax credits when buying your first home, but it is time to get started. Call Terry direct at 704-351-1519 Read Full Story

Nominations must be in by December 1st Sponsors: Bank of America, Duke Energy, Goodrich Corporation and AT&T “to honor exceptional service and leadership in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.” Get your nomination packet and guidelines at lfairbrother at museumofthenewsouth.org, or Call Marcia Simon 704-333-0085 ——————— It seems we are missing some sponsors… Wells? Sonic? Family Dollar? Read Full Story