A major new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is now in the works for the Charlotte region. The Catawba Indian Nation is now working with Hard Rock International of Orlando, Fla., to plan an unprecedented new $600 million casino in Kings Mountain, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. The Catawba’s Chief, Bill Harris, and many […]
8 ways to boost your home value January 19, 2016 6:00 AM When Alec and Jennifer Harmes spent $264,900 for their first home in 2011—a 1,500-square-foot ranch fixer-upper in Austin, Texas—they assumed they would be living there for many years. So the couple, millennials in their early 30s, embarked on a series of home improvements to make […]
Where to Ski, Snowboard and Tube Near North Carolina Warm up this winter on a family skiing, snowboarding or tubing trip just a short drive away. BY MEGAN FINKE Published: December 28, 2015 Charlotte Parent Magazine SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT Whether you’re looking for a day-trip of winter fun or want to spend an entire weekend on […]
The ultimate list of where to eat now, ranked BY CAT CARTER, MICHAEL GRAFF, LEAH HUGHES, KEIA MASTRIANNI, SARAH NOWICKI, ADAM RHEW, AND KRISTEN WILE 341 WHEN WE DECIDED TO expand our list of best restaurants from 25 to 50 this year, people asked questions. They didn’t think there were 50 restaurants in Charlotte that were […]
The New Year is here and you’ve decided to purchase your first home or you’re looking for your next real estate investment. In the Charlotte area, there is no time like he present. Why would you wait, with Interest Rates still at an all time low at around 4 percent for a 30 year fixed mortgage? […]
Lake Norman is dressed for the holidays and in full swing! Maybe you’ve attending the tree lighting or checked out Christmas in Davidson (which by the way had drawn more locals than I have ever seen at a town event….EVER). I was told that they expect 20,000 annually. It really feels like Christmas living in […]
It is proclaimed “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and Davidson, North Carolina of Lake Norman will be kicking off the Holiday Season tonight. Three nights of fun in total, the whole family can enjoy! Beginning in 1988 the town of Davidson started the annual tradition of ringing in the holidays in style with this event. […]
Selling Your Home During The Holidays Contrary to popular belief, selling your home during the holidays can be VERY advantageous! Here are just few reasons why: 1- There is less competition in the marketplace. Many homeowners are putting off listing their homes with their real estate agent until the upcoming spring and the “good market”. Yes, […]
With all the great shopping and restaurants Birkdale Village has to offer, most locals are merry being there anytime of the year! If it feels like fall and is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, you may have started, or just finished up your holiday shopping in Birkdale Village! Even though the turkeys haven’t […]
So as you’ve probably figured out, I LOVE where I live and work… and I love homes and architecture. Well…a few months back I found another place I would “love to live”, figuratively speaking. I had the pleasure of visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. I didn’t even realize it existed until recently. […]
