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Charlotte’s best thrift stores
In 5 Points Realty, Lifestyle onThe year is coming to an end. All that stuff you bought for Christmas needs to be paid for. The…
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NEW Condo Alert
In Charlotte Real Estate onThere aren’t too many real estate deals left in Charlotte, but I have a scoop for you. I have listed…
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Halloween in the Charlotte area: Best Haunts 2023
Halloween is my jam. I’m not sure I have the words to describe how much I love this season and…
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Summer exploring
Summer is winding down with the final bursts of sun-soaked fun. There are a few weeks in August when the…
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Prepping a home for sale
The age-old question of which home improvements to make in preparation for selling a house or condo, is one that…
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Discovering VAPA
Everything is relative. That is particularly true of the Charlotte creative scene. I find myself weaving through this community without…
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ImaginOn
I’ve been in Charlotte for several years now but a recent outing with my book club reminded me how there…
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How Much Does a Custom Modern Home Cost?
I have been working with Toby Witte for about 10 years now. We have worked together to make some dream…
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The blog you have to read, our future depends on it
In 5 Points Realty, Lifestyle onI had to get your attention because you might not have willingly stopped to read a post on waste, but…
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Three local hikes worth checking out
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Lifestyle, North Carolina Info, Things to Do in Charlotte onGo Take A Hike! No, not that kind. The peaceful foray-into-nature-to-reset kind of hike. The explore-our-area-with-some-healthy-exercise sort of hike. This…
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The Perfect Valentine’s Day in Elizabeth
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Real Estate, Elizabeth, Lifestyle, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onI’ve been thinking about love and Valentine’s Day. When I started planning a nice day for me and my hubby,…
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LOCAL GIFT GUIDE
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Breweries, Charlotte Events, Farmers' Markets, Lifestyle, NoDa, SouthEnd onAs you make your holiday shopping list, and check it twice, choosing to buy from local businesses can be a…
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Charlotte’s only art house theater hosts the Charlotte Film Festival
Movie buffs rejoice! The Charlotte Film Festival takes place later this month (September 28-October 2) at a newly-discovered-to-me place worth…
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Back to School: Great neighborhoods and schools
All the signs are there. Store aisles are filled with backpacks, pencils and glue sticks. Camps are ending. Vacations we…
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Get Moving! Best places to run in Charlotte
Lace up your sneakers, June 1st is Global Running Day. The event is held the first Wednesday in June to…
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The transformation of the Belmont neighborhood
Charlotte is full of neighborhoods that have been around the block a few times. They’ve seen the good, bad and…
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Meet the NEW Short Walk Home Crew
In 5 Points Realty, Lifestyle onI have exciting news! I have a crew. As you know, I’ve been working alongside my clients for over a…
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Support Charlotte’s Black-Owned Businesses
You don’t know what you don’t know. Maya Angelou said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then…
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Things to do at the Holidays in Charlotte
The turkey is eaten. The guests are gone. The leftover desserts are… wait, there aren’t any leftover desserts. Whether your…
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Plaza Midwood’s new hotel
In Lifestyle, Plaza Midwood onJust when I think I couldn’t love my community more, Plaza Midwood comes up with another reason to love it.…
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Kings of Lamar
As a stager, fan of all things retro and a human who believes in taking care of the environment, the…
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Worth Exploring this Month
As a Realtor, Stager, or even myself – it’s important to keep things fresh in life and get out of…
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Food Truck Frenzy: 5 Charlotte Food Trucks to Try
It’s summertime, and while Charlotte has a great list of patios to check out there is something about grabbing a…
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What the pandemic taught us
In 5 Points Realty, Lifestyle onGUEST POST By Toby Witte Our homes have failed us. You heard me right. Our homes have failed. us. The…
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Building Your Dream Home
When people talk about ‘building their dream home!’ there is a twinkle in the eye, a child-like anticipation of seeing…
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A historic fight over Elizabeth
A Charlotte neighborhood is one step closer to getting a historic designation. A new survey shows a majority of Elizabeth…
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Charlotte’s Best Parks
In 5 Points Realty, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Charlotte Real Estate, Lifestyle, Things to Do in Charlotte onMy husband and I snuck away during the workday today to bat around a couple of tennis balls get a…
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Charlotte Murals
A few years ago I was on a walk when a trash cage caught my eye – not because of…
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New independent movie house planned for NODA
Well, Charlotte, you’ve done it again. Sheer determination and a whole lot of creativity (and cash) is bringing new art-house…
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To stage or not to stage: a tale of two houses
I am often asked if I have data on the effectiveness of staging. The most complete answer is yes and…
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Christmas gifts for every neighbor
In 5 Points Realty, Lifestyle onThere has been a bright side to 2020. The COVID health crisis has reminded all of us (well, mostly all…
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A quieter Christmas in Charlotte 2020
It may be a quieter Christmas in Charlotte in this years… as festivals, parades and community traditions are canceled. The…
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Charlotte Designer in National Spotlight
I met Toby Witte about 6 years back. His eye for design is unique in Charlotte and frankly started the…
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How to make your home and hood safer
In Home Maintenance, Lifestyle on“There’s no place like home” Dorothy may have made that saying famous in the Wizard of Oz but any homeowner…
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Things to do in Charlotte this Fall
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Breweries, Charlotte Events, Charlotte Real Estate, Lifestyle, Things to Do in Charlotte onSome of the Charlotte area’s most beloved Fall events won’t happen as planned this year. The Yiasou Greek Festival, Festival…
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5 ways your home can boost your mood
In Charlotte Real Estate, Lifestyle onIf you find yourself anxious these days, it’s no surprise. This is normally the time parents start to look forward…
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10 Home maintenance projects you should do EVERY year
In 5 Points Realty, Home Maintenance onYour home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Whether you want it to last forever or…
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What to do with kids at home this summer
Summer is upon us but not everyone is ready to jump back into the usual swing of things with the…
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6 ways to update a room
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never spent so much time INSIDE my home as I have the last…
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Cool closing gifts
In 5 Points Realty onClosing gifts are always really fun and a little stressful for me. Mainly because I don’t believe in a one…
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Gifts for welcoming new neighbors
First, you see the ‘For Sale’ sign come down in front of the house down the street. A few weeks…
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How to know if a neighborhood is truly walkable
I love the vibe of walkable neighborhoods. Walking is better for the environment and better for overall health. I like…
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What to do with your extra stuff when selling your house
In Home Selling Tips onWhile you’ve been busy living your life, your stuff has been piling up. You probably don’t even see it. It’s…
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A perfect Valentine’s Day in Charlotte
There’s so much pressure around Valentine’s these days… the right gift, the right night out, the right outfit to wear.…
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I want to live here: How to write an offer letter from buyer to seller
In Charlotte Real Estate onWhen it comes to buying a home there are several things you can do to make your offer stand out.…
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Charlotte takes big step toward solar
I’ve been a fan of all things energy-efficient long before it was cool or trendy. I even put a metal…
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What you need at Christmas in Charlotte
Time to make a list and check it twice! Aahhh Christmas in the Queen City. Charlotte has everything you need…
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The perfect Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend
Is there such a thing as the perfect Charlotte Thanksgiving weekend? My blog writer asked what I like most about…
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Where to donate, sell, recycle your old stuff
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” Some of my favorite stages often involve repurposing ‘old stuff.’ I have actually…
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How photos can make or break the sale of your home
In Home Selling Tips onPeople are definitely shopping for their new home on-line. Many before they even contact a real estate agent like me.…
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Charlotte Fall Festivals
In Charlotte Real Estate onAaahhh! Fall in Charlotte! Pumpkin spice, chili nights and lots of fall festivals to keep you busy every weekend!! Some…
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A test to match your personality with paint color
In Home Renovation onChoosing paint can be a tough process. There are varying shades and ranges. Each looks a little different depending on…
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Camp North End
I heard about Camp North End long before I finally made it there. I loved the name of it right…
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SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: The Evening Muse
I remember the first time my husband and I wandered into the Evening Muse. There were 3 acts performing that…
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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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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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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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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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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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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..…