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SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: All That Jazz
In Cherry Neighborhood onI was driving to Hickory to go furniture shopping (at the Hickory Furniture Mart-link) and listening to our local NPR…
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21 Charlotte patios for every mood
The patios around Charlotte offer a wide variety of vibes, food choices, and drinks from bar grub and beer to…
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Summer projects
The Charlotte area has so much to offer in the summer, from baseball games Uptown to local pick your own…
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Real Estate Agent vs. iBuy Company
In home buying, Homebuying Tips onThere is a new player in the real estate world. No longer are local agents just competing for your business.…
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Small Business Profile: Get your caffeine fix at Central Coffee Company
In Charlotte Real Estate onI don’t kiss every business owner I meet. But Louisa Kleto, one of the Owners of Central Coffee Company in…
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A City Girl’s Guide to Fresh Produce: Garden ideas and Farmer’s Markets
You don’t have to live on a farm or a sprawling estate to have a garden or enjoy fresh locally…
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Spring ‘Green’ Your Home
Everyone talks about spring cleaning this time of year but on this Earth Day, I want to talk about spring…
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So you want to host an Airbnb? Here’s what you should know
It sounds like a great idea. Use your existing home to make a little extra income… pay down your mortgage…
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What you need to know about buying an investment property
Investment properties are a smart and potentially lucrative choice for building wealth. I probably didn’t have to tell you that.…
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Buying 101: Due Diligence
One of the aspects of buying and selling that is a real tripping hazard for residential home sales in our…
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Investing in a Fixer-Upper: The Real Story
Fixer upper… such a cute phrase masking, what could be, and often time is, a daunting task. Look, I know…
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Buying 101: The fundamentals of buying a home
I’m sitting in my office making a list of posts for this coming season, and it hits me. Get back…
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Are you a good neighbor? 5 Characteristics of a Good Neighbor
In Charlotte Real Estate onIt’s a classic commercial jingle … Like a good neighbor State Farm is there. I know, you sang that line…
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Get in the Christmas spirit for FREE with these Charlotte light displays
In Charlotte Real Estate onThe Holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year but they can also be the most stressful. Our…
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Welcome Home to Stonehaven! New Listing Alert!
Most of the time when people talk about the attributes of a home they want to buy they talk about…
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The 5 prettiest streets to walk in Fall in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Eastover, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wesley Heights onCharlotte is known as the City of Trees and Fall is an especially beautiful time to take a walk to…
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5 Points Realty Reveals New Look
In Charlotte Real Estate onWhew it has been a creative bootcamp over here at 5 Points Realty. We have been hard at work flexing…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte onFinally! There’s a breeze in the air. The humidity has hit the road. I love Fall. Actually, I love the…
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Don’t be scared to sell your house in the Fall
While much is made about the spring selling season, allow me to argue that fall is actually the best time…
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Extra spaces are a premium WANT for more new buyers
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, energy efficient home renovation, Home Selling Tips, Homebuying Tips onI found the needle in the haystack! Recently, a buyer client of mine went under contract on a home…
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7 Overlooked Costs of Moving that can Add Up
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, home buying, Home Selling Tips, Homebuying Tips onMoney doesn’t grow on trees. For most of us, there is a limit to what we can spend, especially on…
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3 Costly Renovation Mistakes: A Historic Renovation Update
Every day after work my husband and I pour a glass of wine, and walk through our house.. sometimes twice..…
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SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE: The Sandwich Shop you can’t miss!
You can tell a lot about a neighborhood by the kind of businesses that are there. I’ve said it before.…
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5 Ways to make yourself at home in a new city
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, home buying, Homebuying Tips, Things to Do in Charlotte onMoving, even under the best of circumstances, isn’t easy. Moving to a new city where you don’t know anyone except…
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“Park It” here for the Summer
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onSummers are great for trips to the beach, lazy days at home and fun outings exploring our own city. But…
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Summer proof your home! 6 ways to make the Carolina heat more bearable!
It’s summer and we’re in the South, Y’all! It’s hot and getting hotter. We all love the Carolina sunshine, but…
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Building a home? Tract Home Building 101
A lot of home buyers like things shiny and new. There’s nothing wrong with that but it does pose some…
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I’m making big moves!
Hear ye, Hear ye! I have a major announcement to make. I, Cassee Cunningham am now part of the 5…
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Why your house isn’t selling
I know. You thought now would be the perfect time to sell your house. How could you go wrong?…
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3 PLACES TO SEE HISTORY THIS MEMORIAL DAY
This time of year always makes me a bit nostalgic, grateful and humbled. While most people look forward to the…
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Homebuyer Advantage: How to stand out in the crowd
I think there is a lot to be said for standing out from the crowd. It’s as good in business…
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Steps for Successful Long Distance House Hunting
I started this website for very selfish reasons, not knowing then that it would become a beacon for long distance…
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3 Signs It’s Time To Sell Your Home
So spring is here and you’ve heard inventory is low in the housing market. You hear talk that interest rates…
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Neighborhood Spotlight: An Ode to Ashbrook
I love walkable neighborhoods. I suppose that might be obvious since I kind of based my real estate name on…
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Tile Me Up
I have been thinking about tiles lately. Some people dream about beach getaways, or new cars –but me, I’ve got…
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Spring Cleaning Projects for OUTSIDE your Home
The weather in the Carolinas has been all over the place! Freezing cold for a few days, rainy and gray…
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Renovation Free Fall: An Update on life renovating a historic home
There are just some things in life that are hard to explain until you’ve been through them. Among them, childbirth,…
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Why Charlotte’s Blue Line Extension is good for all of us!
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, Light Rail onCharlotte’s about to take another step toward it’s “big-city-with-small-town-charm” potential. The Blue Line Extension is set to open to the…
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SURPRISES THAT SLOW DOWN A HOME SALE
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Home Selling Tips, Homebuying Tips, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock onMaybe you found your dream home. Maybe you got a new job. Maybe your life circumstances have changed. Either way,…
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A Love Letter to Plaza Shamrock
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Country Club Heights, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Walkable Neighborhoods onPlaza Shamrock. Oh, how I love thee let me count the ways… I love thee for your eclectic vibe and…
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3 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR HOUSE THE LOVE
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, energy efficient home renovation, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock onLove is in the air! Yep, it’s that month when most people spend at least a little time trying to…
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ColsenKeane is cool inside and out: A Charlotte Small Business profile
I am a lifetime champion of small businesses. You might call me a groupie, actually. I suppose as a small…
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A Historic Reno in Elizabeth
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, energy efficient home renovation, Plaza Midwood, Walkable Neighborhoods onIt was love at first sight standing there in the Elizabeth neighborhood. At almost 100 years old, the house was…
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Merry Christmas, Neighbor!
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Festivals, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onCreative ways to show your neighbors appreciation at the Holidays What would we do without our neighbors? For some, neighbors…
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6 REASONS TO TAKE A WALK AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onIt’s no surprise I am a big fan of walking. Heck, the name of my website is Short Walk Home.…
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Neighborhood Profile: Plaza Midwood – A beautiful blend of opposites
In Charlotte Breweries, Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte onHip. Historic. Current. Classic. Plaza Midwood is a beautiful blend of opposites. One of Charlotte’s historic neighborhoods, PM continues to…
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NOOKS & CRANNIES: Walking Tours to Explore Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, First Ward, Fourth Ward, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onIf I had a nickel for every hour I’ve spent getting to know cities on foot, I would have a…
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5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onA few days ago I wrote a post for Stella Home about my time in service and how to show…
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NO STORAGE SPACE? NO PROBLEM
Storage solutions for small homes There’s no place like home. True, but when your home feels like it’s bursting at…
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Halloween – Walk the Neighborhood
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, Fourth Ward, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onOk confession time. I might be a little too excited about Halloween. It almost scares me how much I love…
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You have a baby! At a bar!
It was taboo in the movie “Sweet Home Alabama” but it’s not so unusual in Charlotte where there are a…
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Where exactly is First Ward?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, First Ward, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Walkable Neighborhoods onFirst Ward lies directly to the east of the intersection of Trade and Tryon. It is that quadrant bounded by…
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Charlotte’s Center City… Why do we have Wards?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, North Carolina Info onThe history of Charlotte’s Downtown or rather Uptown area is an interesting tale. The landscape of Center City has changed…
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Elizabeth, how I love thee…
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, North Carolina Info, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Walkable Neighborhoods on…Let me count the ways. A love letter to my neighborhood of Elizabeth. Each neighborhood I have lived in Charlotte…
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Liquid Dilworth
In Charlotte Real Estate onI use the word “Dwell” as the highest form of praise for homes that embody style and personality. Based, of…
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Be “Welcoming”
In Charlotte Real Estate onAs you may know, first impressions are everything. Adding a witty or artistic door mat will already give the viewer…
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Light up your space
In Charlotte Real Estate onIf your front or back patio or backyard space is something you want to specifically showcase, use lighting to make…
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Eclectic Eastwood Park
In Charlotte Real Estate onCheck out this fantastic “just listed” in Eastwood Park. Some may know this neighborhood as Plaza Acres, Shamrock Gardens, or…
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Broker or For Sale By Owner?
In Charlotte Real Estate onYou are considering putting your home on the market, but what is the smarter way to do it, hire a…
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The New School Assignment Deal for CMS
Home owners, potential sellers, and buyers alike need to be aware of the Charlotte Board of Education’s multi-phase plan that…
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Tompkins Hall
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Light Rail, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onHave you heard of the 100+ year old mill in Optimist Park that’s going to be turned into a dining,…
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Dwell Well in Dilworth
The publication Dwell, is a design magazine that focuses on contemporary design usually with an organic twist, like a structure’s…
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The Boom of Air BNB in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte onAirBnb has become increasingly popular for travelers of all kinds. It’s a useful app to rent out private rooms or…
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Major League Soccer Coming to Charlotte?
There has been a proposal in Charlotte as of late to bring in a new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium…
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Live Well in Myers Park…at a Great Value
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Myers Park, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onIt may be hard to believe, but you can live in Myers Park, Charlotte’s most prestigious, beautiful, and centrally located…
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star – Charlotte’s New Digital Planetarium
In Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onDo you ever find yourself gazing at the night sky? You no longer have to wait until the sun goes…
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The Time to Buy a Home in Charlotte is Now!
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Country Club Heights, Homebuying Tips, NoDa, Oakhurst, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, The Arts District, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wesley Heights, Windsor Park onIf you’re looking to buy a home in Charlotte, don’t wait! According to new reports, home prices are on the…
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Wait’ll You See What’s Next in 2017: Our Elizabeth Home Renovation
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, energy efficient home renovation, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods on2016 was a prosperous year in real estate in our Queen City of Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Chamber of…
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Charlotte-Based 2017 Resolutions to Add to Your List
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Farmers' Markets, Festivals, First Ward, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onAs 2016 closes and 2017 looms large, many of us are making resolutions. From getting fit to quitting a bad…
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Spending New Year’s Eve in Charlotte? I’ve Got You Covered!
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Cotswold, Downtown Charlotte, Fourth Ward, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onWe’re just over a week away from the end of 2016. If you’ll be spending New Year’s Eve in Charlotte,…
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Get Hungry! Restaurants in Charlotte Coming Soon
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte, Third Ward onThe restaurant scene in Charlotte seems to be ever-expanding. Here’s a run-down of restaurants in Charlotte that are coming soon…
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SEED20: Here’s What to Know
The 2017 SEED20 class of finalists has been announced. Before the competition happens on March 27, here’s what you need…
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Plaza Midwood Urban Market Coming Saturdays in December
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onStarting this Saturday, December 3rd, an urban market will be hitting the sidewalks of Plaza Midwood! The Midwood Market will…
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Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, Farmers' Markets, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onEvery year, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, American Express sponsors Small Business Saturday. It is a day dedicated to…
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Where to Spend Thanksgiving in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, First Ward, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte onWhether your traditional plans changed or you and your Turkey Day companions just don’t feel like cooking and cleaning, there…
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The Vintage Market is Back!
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Music Factory, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onVintage Charlotte is popping up on November 20th at The Fillmore Charlotte in The Music Factory area for its annual…
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Something Strange is Brewing at Strange Brew
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Wilmore onThis weekend, Unknown Brewing Company (in Wilmore near SouthEnd) will once again play host to Strange Brew. This festival is…
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What Would You Say In 100 Words?
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Fourth Ward, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onWe’re just over a week away from the 3rd Annual 100 Words Film Festival, and this year’s festival is lining…
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Celtic Music Jam is This Weekend!
In Charlotte Events, North Carolina Info, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onIf you attend the Renaissance Festival this weekend, you’ll get the added entertainment of the Celtic Music Jam! The Celtic…
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The SouthEnd Wine Festival is This Weekend!
In Charlotte Real Estate onGet out on Saturday, October 15, for the SouthEnd Wine Festival! Attendees will enjoy unlimited wine tastings, live music, and…
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Embrace your Concrete Floor
In Charlotte Real Estate onI have always been a fan of concrete as an interior design finish. In my home we have concrete floors…
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Fall Into Things to Do Around Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, North Carolina Info, Oakhurst, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onFall is here, so it’s time for corn mazes, haunted houses, and creep shows. Luckily, there are a variety of…
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Solar Community Coming to Cotswold
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Cotswold, energy efficient home renovation, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onIf you followed my energy efficient home renovation a couple years back, you know that solar energy is something I…
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Fans of Daily Press, Meet Hyde Brewing
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Fourth Ward, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onIf you’ve been a reader for a while, you may remember that it was noted as far back as January…
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Do Not Miss the Mid-Century Modern Home Tour!
In Charlotte Real Estate onAs you can probably tell by the look of my site and some of the neighborhoods I gravitate towards, mid-century…
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What to Do for Labor Day in Charlotte
In Charlotte Real Estate onEnjoying a little staycation for Labor Day in Charlotte? Or having friends join you in town for the holiday? Here’s…
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The Work of Coworking – Coworking Spaces in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Fourth Ward, Music Factory, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Third Ward onAs more companies allow “work-from-home” or remote working options, and as Charlotte’s entrepreneurial scene grows, coworking spaces in Charlotte are…
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Get Fit with #CLTFreeWorkout
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Cherry Neighborhood, Dilworth, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wilmore onWhether you’re a fitness newbie or working out is old hat and you’re looking for something new to add to…
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Welcome to Coventry Woods
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Coventry Woods, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews on“Please observe our custom: Nod, smile and wave at anyone you meet when walking, jogging, bicycling or driving in Coventry…
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Big Win for the Charlotte Cycling Community
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Downtown Charlotte, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onOn Monday, July 25th, a group of Queen City residents rallied around Sustain Charlotte’s #bikeCLT movement at the City Council…
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You Can Now Own the VanLandingham Estate!
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onNearly a year after a rezoning request was denied, Plaza Midwood’s historic VanLandingham Estate is on the market for a…
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Help Save the Double Door Inn
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Elizabeth, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onLike many other pieces of Charlotte history (particularly recent Charlotte history), the Double Door Inn finds itself on the chopping…
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What’s Next in the Charlotte Housing Market
Recently, at the annual RMA real estate breakfast, Jay Colvin, director of real estate data provider Metrostudy, and Jessica Rossi,…
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Faison Development Possibly Coming to Elizabeth
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Elizabeth, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onThe battle goes on for a corner of Elizabeth that’s been embroiled in conflict, but we seem to be getting…
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What to Do for July 4th in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onIf you’re spending July 4th in Charlotte but don’t know HOW you’ll be spending it, here are a few ideas…
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Queen City Caffeination – Local Coffee Shops in Charlotte
In Barclay Downs, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Cotswold, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Fourth Ward, Myers Park, Oakhurst, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onSo last week, I talked about local spots to get great donuts in Charlotte. And what goes better with donuts…
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Donut Deliciousness – Local Spots for Donuts in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onIf you’re a Charlotte native, chances are you’re very familiar with NC-based Krispy Kreme. If you’ve moved here from elsewhere,…
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OPA! Where to find Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Shamrock Gardens, Sheffield Park, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onSummer screams “fresh food” to me. And there are few cuisines that scream “fresh” like Mediterranean and Middle Eastern. So…
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Brightwalk Receives LEED Designation
In Brightwalk, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onI love it when my favorite things collide! News recently broke that Brightwalk, a great neighborhood in Charlotte’s North End,…
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