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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Get Festive at Festivals in Charlotte This Month
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onApril showers bring May flowers, but May brings some serious fun at festivals in Charlotte! Here’s a run-down of a…
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Hit the Town with Mom – Spending Mother’s Day in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Parks and Greenways, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onThis Sunday is the time to celebrate Mom. And there are a ton of things to do if you’ll be…
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Great Spots for Cheap Wine in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Cotswold, Myers Park, NoDa, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthPark, The Arts District, Things to Do in Charlotte onGood wine is awesome. Good wine at a great price is absolutely amazing. That’s why I’m so excited to have…
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Charlotte Farmers Markets for the Win!
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Cotswold, Dilworth, Farmers' Markets, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onFresh. Local. Healthy. All important elements in my food choices. And the best places to find this type of food…
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BOOM Goes the Art Scene in Charlotte
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onThis weekend, the BOOM arts showcase hits Charlotte. And it’s gonna be a BIG hit! BOOM is Charlotte’s first artist-…
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Food Truck Friday Hits Plaza Midwood!
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onLong a staple of Friday nights in spring through fall in SouthEnd, Food Truck Friday makes its Plaza Midwood debut…
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Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D – Great Places for Outdoor Dining in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, First Ward, Light Rail, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods, Wesley Heights onThe recent weather and an article last week from Charlotte 5 has gotten me thinking about great places for outdoor…
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Ready for The Penguin’s New Life?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onA few months ago, I posted about a new restaurant coming to The Penguin’s old spot in Plaza Midwood. Well,…
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Be a Part of Small Business Saturday in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Farmers' Markets, First Ward, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Wesley Heights onEvery year, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, falls Small Business Saturday. This annual event is sponsored by American Express,…
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A Queen City Turkey Day – Spending Thanksgiving in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, First Ward, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte onThere are a ton of folks I know that are spending Thanksgiving in Charlotte for a variety of reasons. Some…
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Hauntingly Good Halloween Events in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Foxcroft, Music Factory, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Shamrock Gardens, SouthEnd, SouthPark, The Arts District, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onHalloween is just over a week away, and there are a lot of great Halloween events in Charlotte those looking…
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Help Shape the Eastside
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Coventry Woods, Darby Acres, Eastside, Medford Acres, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sheffield Park, Windsor Park, Winterfield onThe City of Charlotte is investing in Charlotte’s neighborhoods through its Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program. One of the CNIP areas…
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Yard Art Day Is Back…Again!
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Festivals, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onOver the last couple years, I’ve become a big fan of Yard Art Day. I did a post two years…
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Cool Off at Great Ice Cream Spots in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Elizabeth, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onTo say it’s been hot is an understatement. So since July is National Ice Cream Month, and we’re winding the…
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The Mystery That Is Phyrefly
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onThere’s a new restaurant “deals” website in town. But this one’s different in a lot of ways. For one, Phyrefly…
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Hanging Around the Queen City for July 4th?
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte onProcrastination. Indecision. Waiting for others to decide. No matter how you got here, it’s July 2nd, and you’ve just realized…
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Rise And Shine – Great Breakfast Spots in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Cotswold, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, SouthPark, Things to Do in Charlotte onLast weekend, Charlotte Five posted a list of their favorite spots for breakfast in Charlotte. Now, don’t get me wrong.…
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Where Do You Stand on Development Coming to Charlotte Neighborhoods?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Downtown Charlotte, Light Rail, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Walkable Neighborhoods onA lot has been in the news and the rumor mill lately about new development coming to established Charlotte neighborhoods…
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Where to Find an Open Mic Night in Charlotte
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onHave a talent you want to show off? Want to check out some local up-and-coming talent? Then you need to…
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New Life Coming to The Penguin’s Site in Plaza Midwood
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onIn the heart of Plaza Midwood, at the corner of Thomas and Commonwealth, lies the centerpoint of one of Charlotte’s…
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Charlotte Hot Spots to Enjoy a Beer Outside
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods onDid you know that April is Craft Brew Month in North Carolina? And with the weather getting warmer, what’s a…
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Modernist Masterpiece in Country Club Heights
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Country Club Heights, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onThe 1950s architect John Lautner wrote “relationship of the human being to space and space to nature.” This idea perfectly…
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Shopping Local for the Holidays
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onThe holidays are upon us, whether we’re prepared or not. When it comes to shopping for your friends and loved…
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Charlotte Breweries Are In The News Again
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onI love it when I see news about Charlotte breweries! We’ve got great staples like NoDa Brewing Company, Triple C…
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Charlotte Named Best Big City Bargain
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina Info, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onIn a recent article, Money Magazine put together its list of Best Big City Bargains. Guess which city topped the…
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Yard Art Day Is Back!
In Charlotte Arts, Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, Festivals, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Shamrock Gardens, SouthEnd, SouthPark, The Arts District, Things to Do in Charlotte, Walkable Neighborhoods, Yard Art Day onLast year, I did a post to introduce my readers to Yard Art Day. And the good news is: It’s…
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Everything in Elizabeth
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Commonwealth Park, Eastover, Elizabeth, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods on1933 Bay Street comes on the market today – Thursday August 14. Wow! What a great house in a perfect…
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Charlotte Burger Joints to Get You Moooooo-ving
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onThere’s nothing better in the summer than a good burger. But 90-degree days with 100% humidity can cause even the…
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Dive Into Charlotte’s Dive Bars
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, First Ward, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onWe all know those places. The local bars that are completely unglamourous but serve good, cheap drinks. Every town has…
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Charlotte Being Eyed for Google Fiber
In Belmont, Biddleville, Brightwalk, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte North End, Charlotte Real Estate, Cherry Neighborhood, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, First Ward, Fourth Ward, Myers Park, NoDa, North Carolina Info, Plaza Midwood, Plaza Shamrock, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Shamrock Gardens, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Third Ward, Wesley Heights, Wilmore, Windsor Park onGoogle has added Charlotte to a list of nine metro areas it is exploring as its next Google Fiber deployment.…
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Plaza Midwood Wins $25K Grant
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onJust a week after being named one of Charlotte’s hippest neighborhoods, Plaza Midwood has won a $25,000 grant from the…
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Where’s the Hippest Spot in Charlotte?
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onUrban Dictionary defines hipsters as “a subculture of men and women typically in their 20’s and 30’s that value independent…
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Shop Small Business Saturday in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, Things to Do in Charlotte onSmall Business Saturday, an annual event sponsored by American Express, is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the…
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Are You Spending Thanksgiving in Charlotte?
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Downtown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Things to Do in Charlotte onThanksgiving has long been known as a holiday for surrounding ourselves with loved ones and filling our bellies with delicious…
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Spooktacular Halloween Events in Charlotte
In Charlotte Events, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Downtown Charlotte, Elizabeth, Festivals, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd onHalloween is upon us, and Charlotte has a lot to offer those looking for a hauntingly good time. Here’s just…
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Hit the Roads with the Plaza Midwood Tuesday Night Ride
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Walkable Neighborhoods onEvery Tuesday night, the Common Market in Plaza Midwood becomes a cyclist’s Mecca. That’s because at 8pm, Center City Charlotte’s…
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Concrete & Windows Never Looked So Good – Energy Efficient Home Renovation Update
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, energy efficient home renovation, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Shamrock Gardens onEnergy Efficient Home Renovation, Week number…um…I’ve forgotten. If you remember, we had to go back to the drawing board because…
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Protest Petitions Ending?
In Biddleville, Brightwalk, Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte North End, Charlotte Real Estate, Cherry Neighborhood, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, Myers Park, NoDa, North Carolina Info, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Sedgefield, Shamrock Gardens, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Third Ward, Wesley Heights, Wilmore, Windsor Park onNorth Carolina lawmakers may be making it harder for you to oppose rezoning cases. Right now, Charlotte residents have the…
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Energy Efficient Home Renovation Update – The Good, the Bad and the General Contractor
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, energy efficient home renovation, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Shamrock Gardens onSo, one of my complaints about the social media realm, of which blogging is part of, is the superficial Polyanna…
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How Are You Celebrating Independence Day? July 4th Celebrations in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Festivals, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd onThis year, July 4th celebrations in Charlotte start early! Need to find some place (or places) to celebrate? Here are…
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Get Outside Already – Outdoor Seating in Charlotte
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd onThis time of year, when the evenings are the perfect temperature for sitting outside, it’s fun to gather a group…
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Energy Efficient Home Renovation – Month 1 Recap
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, energy efficient home renovation, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onThe point of this post is somewhat selfish. Yes, I want to share and teach through my experiences with our…
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Harris Teeter Reopens in Plaza Midwood
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onOn May 29, heaven returned to Plaza Midwood. That day, Harris Teeter reopened its location at The Plaza and Central…
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Save the Funk Update – Follow Up to February Posts
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District onIn February, I did a couple of posts – Save the Funk and Save the Funk Part Deux – to…
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Here We Go – Our Energy Efficient Home Renovation
My partner, Kurt, and I are just about to embark on our first energy efficient home renovation. We have purchased…
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Shamrock Gardens – Charlotte’s Next Up-And-Comer
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Shamrock Gardens onShamrock Gardens, located in East Charlotte on the border of Plaza Midwood and Country Club Heights, is one of Charlotte’s…
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Find Your Zen – Charlotte Yoga Studios
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onAll of us have stress. Family. Work. Traffic. In Charlotte, we’re lucky enough to have yoga studios abounding to help…
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Save the Funk – Part Deux
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District onSo as a follow up to last week’s post on City Council’s proposal to redefine entertainment as it relates to…
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Save the Funk!
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, SouthEnd onCity Council is proposing a new definition of “restaurant” in Charlotte. Currently that definition does not include having entertainment. Entertainment…
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Yard Art Day – Connecting Charlotte Through Art
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Yard Art Day onDo you remember that feeling of joy as a kid when you could be completely creative without restraint, without the…
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Everything Old Is New Again
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd onAs the economy took a downturn several years ago, the popularity of vintage and consignment shops rose. But now, even…
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Charlotte Coffee Houses to Get You Pumped
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District, Villa Heights onIn life, I’ve found where there is a great independent coffee house, there is usually a great neighborhood and great…
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Charlotte Breweries – Where Things Are Hopping
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Elizabeth, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, SouthEnd, The Arts District onCraft beer has seen an amazing growth over the last few years. And Charlotte’s brewery scene has grown with it!…
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Historic Deals in Wesley Heights
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Dilworth, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews, Third Ward, Wesley Heights onWow Wesley Heights! Wesley Heights is one of Charlotte’s oldest and most Historic neighborhoods, developed around 1920 on the 19th-century…
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A Culinary Tour of Plaza Midwood
In Charlotte Neighborhoods, Charlotte Real Estate, Plaza Midwood, Savvy + Co. Real Estate, Savvy eNews onDo you like to eat? Then head to Plaza Midwood. No matter what you want, this area has a spot…
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