Community Activities

First Weekend of May in Charlotte, NC is Midwood Maynia with Home Tour

March 27, 2010 By Scott Pridemore Leave a Comment

Plan on attending Midwood Maynia this year from Friday, April 30th to May 1st, 2010 at Midwood Park in Charlotte, NC. In addition to a wonderful time, it also features the Home & Garden Tour highlighting some great homes in Plaza-Midwood. As one of the favorite Charlotte spring festivals, it welcomes the season and celebrates the warm weather and new blossoms. It also is a fantastic party one can connect with old friends, neighbors and family.

The Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association produces Midwood Maynia and also sponsors it in part. Furthermore, the Association currently is seeking Plaza-Midwood homes to be included in the home tour plus vendors, as well as offering valuable sponsorships. Always scheduled for the first weekend in May, this event should be marked on your calendar!

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Pineville, NC is Close to Uptown Charlotte and has Great Shopping

March 23, 2010 By Scott Pridemore Leave a Comment

Only 12 miles from Uptown Charlotte in South Mecklenburg County, Pineville North Carolina is a focal point for dining and shopping. The LYNX Blue Line terminates outside of Pineville, linking it directly to Uptown Charlotte. Pineville’s historic downtown is well known for its quaint antique shops while national chains and department stores can be found at Carolina Place Mall.

With a population of only 7,300 and the homes near Pineville having once been simply a mill village, now it is “the ‘biggest’ small town around.” Some of the finest medical facilities in the Southeast are close to this quaint neighborhood in Charlotte, NC. Furtnermore, there is more than 6 million square feet of retail space, plenty of hotel space and Lake Park where people enjoy Friday night movies or live music in warmer months.

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Charlotte, NC is a Dynamic City with Cultural Attractions

March 11, 2010 By Scott Pridemore Leave a Comment

Charlotte is burgeoning into a truly cosmopolitan city from a typical mid-sized community in North Carolina. From cultural institutions and attractions to world-class sporting events, nightlife and dining to shopping and regional events, owning a home in the Charlotte real estate market creates some exciting possibilities.

Adding character to Charlotte is all that it has to offer culturally. Time Warner Cable Arena hosts big names in the music world or check out smaller venues like Amos’ Southend and Neighborhood Theatre to see some of the local acts. At the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center one can catch notable Broadway shows. A few great museums in Charlotte are The Mint Museums and Levine Museum. If art galleries and funky restaurants are your scene check out NoDa, Charlotte’s historic arts district.

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Ideas for your Charlotte, NC Home at the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show

March 6, 2010 By Scott Pridemore Leave a Comment

The 50th annual Southern Spring Home & Garden Show is running March 3rd through the 7th. With a remarkable 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Southeast’s largest and most established home and garden show is a must attend for people owning homes in Charlotte, NC real estate market.

Stop in and enjoy all that is offered and you may find inspiration, discover ideas, research information and speak with experts about your home. Amongst the beautiful landscapes created by 26 of the top professionals are designed with the intention to help one create the home and garden always imagined. Whether you have a home in Cotswold, a home near Freedom Park, or looking for one of the homes for sale in Dilworth, there are 300 companies displaying goods and services. Something for everyone, there will be various businesses with the best and hot inside scoop in building and home improvement, kitchen and bath, decorative arts and crafts, outdoor living, green building, and interior décor/design.

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Plaza-Midwood has Turn-of-the-Century Charm and Beauty in Charlotte, North Carolina

February 15, 2010 By Scott Pridemore Leave a Comment

With a distinctive architectural legacy, homes in Plaza Midwood have formed a picturesque neighborhood with a diverse community and flourishing business sector. Having experienced an migration from downtown Charlotte, NC real estate with the urban flight of the 1950s and 1960s, the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association (PMNA) eventually was organized. By the mid-1970s, after some deterioration in parts of the neighborhood, a group of residents of Plaza-Midwood banded together with a goal to preserve their neighborhood.

The Plaza-Midwood Local Historic District was formed in August 1975 as a result of these efforts. Today, it is the model for the designation process. Plaza Midwood homes have been restored to their turn-of-the-century charm and beauty, consisting primarily of bungalow-style homes in this predominant residential neighborhood. Shaded by ancient pin oaks with front-yard gardens lining the sidewalks of these pedestrian-friendly streets, the neighborhood celebrates Midwood Maynia festival held in Midwood Park. This past Saturday, Feb. 13, the Winter Fling was fun-filled event held at the opulent setting of the beautiful VanLandingham Estate.

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Queen’s Feast Week in Charlotte, North Carolina Included Elizabeth Neighborhood Restaurants

February 6, 2010 By Scott Pridemore Leave a Comment

Elizabeth has changed extensively since the turn of the century. Becoming a part of Charlotte, NC in 1907, Elizabeth had the first public park in Charlotte, Independence Park, which opened about the same time. Looking at the market here, homes in Elizabeth are from 1,000 – 4,000 square feet with prices range from the low $200s up to $850,000.

Participating in Queen’s Feast week from Jan. 22-31, some restaurants in the Elizabeth neighborhood were included among more than 80 of Charlotte’s best restaurants. This was a great opportunity to experience some of Charlotte, NC neighborhoods and experience these popular favorites dining places to new hot spots. In Elizabeth, Carpe Diem has the wonderfully prepared seared scallops with almond brie risotto and at the CustomShop next door one can try the delicious N.C. fried flounder. Restaurants offered a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person. Check out all the restaurants at the Queen’s Feast website.