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Transitional Neighborhoods Built post-World War II Outside of Uptown Charlotte, NC Are Very Popular

Scott Pridemore — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:15:29 +0000

A broad range of options exist to live close to Uptown without directly being enveloped by the Charlotte, North Carolina skyscrapers. The neighborhoods around Charlotte, known as the Center City Ring, are varied both in terms of housing type and price. It is divided into two categories: the transitional neighborhoods built after World War II and the older, historic streetcar suburbs.

Housing prices and the level of renewal vary widely, much like Old Charlotte, in the transitional neighborhoods of Charlotte, North Carolina. With fascinating histories, although more recent times, there are great homes to explore in these newer neighborhoods. Over the past decade in some of these burgeoning Charlotte neighborhoods, prices have climbed rapidly. Getting into one of these areas in the early stages of revitalization may be a fantastic Charlotte real estate move for the bargain-hunter. Additionally, homes in Chantilly and Sedgefield have a certain level of distinction simply from being situated near Old Charlotte neighborhoods.

Scott Pridemore can help you search listings in specific neighborhoods or assist you in selling your home. For more information about Charlotte real estate, please use our FREE service for home buyers to find new homes for sale when they hit the market! This complimentary online search is provide by Scott A. Pridemore, CRS, SRES, CDPE, of Dickens-Mitchener & Associates in Charlotte, NC.

Single-family and Multi-family Choices Abound in University Research Park Area of Charlotte, NC

Scott Pridemore — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:50:54 +0000

Homes near University City are a great mix of single-family and multi-family alternatives. This area began to thrive in the late 1980s and is a focal point with UNC Charlotte and University Research Park, where many technology and banking firms have offices. Moreover, it is one of Charlotte’s largest employment centers. With a wide variety of offerings from apartments, condominiums, town homes and patio homes serving college students and young professionals, it presents some of the best choices in Charlotte’s neighborhoods.

Charlotte, NC is a Year-round Destination with Great Neighborhoods to Explore

Scott Pridemore — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:20:48 +0000

Whether it’s a home for a first-time buyer or a growing family, one can find homes in the Charlotte real estate market to cover any needs. With all the great neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC there are homes available for almost everyone! There are homes if one loves the bustling urban scene or simply enjoys the quiet tree-lined streets of Charlotte’s many neighborhoods. Charlotte is a year-round favorite tourism destination, combined with that famous Southern hospitality; it is difficult to not be a fan.

With a broad range of homes from condominium, loft or single-family houses, you will want to spend some time exploring all the possibilities. Scott Pridemore can help you search listings in specific neighborhoods or assist you in selling your home. For more information about Charlotte real estate, please use our FREE service for home buyers to find new homes for sale when they hit the market! This complimentary online search is provide by Scott A. Pridemore, CRS, SRES, CDPE, of Dickens-Mitchener & Associates in Charlotte, NC.

Uptown Charlotte Homes in Distinct Areas at the Intersection of Tryon and Trade Streets

Scott Pridemore — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:55:26 +0000

The area surrounded by the John Belk and Brookshire freeways and I-77 is considered Uptown Charlotte. This neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina has approximately 13,000 residents living in the homes in Uptown, which originally was divided into four districts or wards as they are referred to today. The Tryon and Trade streets intersection splits the four wards. There will be continued growth in these distinct areas as people believe it to be one of the trendiest residential neighborhoods in Charlotte.
Understanding the different districts helps clarify the vibrancy and excitement of the area. The First Ward is anchored with light rail, the LYNX Blue Line, originating at 7th Street. It has a range of housing options from apartments to single-family homes near Uptown. Becoming a true residential area, Second Ward has been known for its nightlife with great clubs and lounges. With resurgence in recent years, the Third Ward is home to Carolina Panthers and after Johnson & Wales University opened its doors in 2004 it truly revolutionized the Third Ward neighborhood. Initiated in the 70s, the revitalization of the Fourth Ward was the first in the area and now includes a Victorian atmosphere with homes, condominiums and apartments.

Homes in Fairmeadows are Conveniently Located in Charlotte, North Carolina

Scott Pridemore — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:30:33 +0000

Located just south of SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina the Fairmeadows neighborhood is very convenient for families. Homes in Fairmeadows were built in the early 1960’s and these brick ranches and split-level houses are on streets with established trees and huge extensive lawns. Kids and families can easily walk to the park and explore the various restaurants or even go to check out the SouthPark shops.

A fantastic tennis and swim club is only a short walk or bike ride from all homes in Fairmeadows neighborhood. One of Charlotte’s best-kept secrets is the Fairmeadows Swim & Racquet Club! With an active swim team for the upcoming summer, membership does not require a joining fee and includes use of both the pools and tennis courts.

Scott Pridemore can help you search all listings in the Fairmeadows neighborhood or for more information about Charlotte real estate, please use our FREE service for home buyers to find new homes for sale when they hit the market! This complimentary online search is provide by Scott A. Pridemore, CRS, SRES, CDPE, of Dickens-Mitchener & Associates in Charlotte, NC.

From Art Galleries to the Charlotte Country Club, Plaza-Midwood is a Desirable Neighborhood in North Carolina Real Estate

Scott Pridemore — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:46:39 +0000

One of Charlotte, North Carolina’s most diverse neighborhoods, Plaza-Midwood, is located just northeast of uptown. This desirable neighborhood is named from The Plaza and one of Charlotte’s larger subdivisions, Midwood. It is a classic and modern combination of homes in the local Charlotte real estate market.

Originally built along a trolley line, which was along Central Avenue to The Plaza and then down Mecklenburg Avenue to one of Charlotte’s most prestigious country clubs, the Mecklenburg Country Club. Now it is called the Charlotte Country Club and it will be hosting the 2010 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in Charlotte, NC from August 9-15, 2010. The Club is part of this picturesque community with a thriving business district where homes in Plaza Midwood retain a diverse architectural heritage.

The Plaza Midwood business district features locally-owned restaurants with options from Southern homestyle cooking to authentic ethnic cuisine. Additionally, there are great businesses from amazing boutique shops, which offer products ranging from home furnishings to unique clothing, to antique and consignment stores as well as art galleries.

Finding Homes in Charlotte, NC Communities is Effortless with Real Estate Specialist Scott A. Pridemore

Scott Pridemore — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:08:15 +0000

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We can provide detailed information on these homes or any in our Featured Property for Sale as experts in the Charlotte real estate market. Find out what’s going on in today’s real estate market with my Market Trends Newsletter too. Scott A. Pridemore, Certified Residential Specialist CRS®, Senior Real Estate Specialist SRES®, Broker, Realtor® in North Carolina and South Carolina.

One of the Fastest Growing Neighborhoods in the Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market is the South End

Scott Pridemore — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:15:15 +0000

Charlotte’s Historic South End is the new eco-chic urban neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. Only minutes to homes near Uptown, NoDa and Dilworth, The LYNX light rail train runs through the heart of South End and the district’s four train stations put you only steps away from home in South End or other destination. With an wide assortment of residential options, there are unique restaurants and night spots, eclectic retail shops, thriving businesses, plus spectacular arts and cultural venues.

South End, with its restored mill buildings and warehouses, is a model of urban redevelopment, with contemporary housing, shops, entertainment, and art galleries. Established around the thriving textile industries in the 1890s, this community – immediately south of Uptown – sprouted up along the tracks running through its center South End flourished for many years. As families moved to the outer suburbs from Charlotte’s Center City, the neighborhood experienced a decline in ‘70s. The neighborhood and homes in the South End underwent a dramatic revitalization in the 1990s and reemerged as one of the city’s fastest growing neighborhoods in the Charlotte, NC real estate market today.

The Most Eclectic Homes of Charlotte’s Local Historic Districts can be found in Plaza-Midwood

Scott Pridemore — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:00:46 +0000

Plaza-Midwood was established in the early 1900’s and the neighborhood was supposed to be Charlotte’s next Myers Park. Developed during 1910’s and 20’s and designed around a trolley line running from the downtown area, Plaza-Midwood is a mix of home styles because various interested groups created several disparate developments based upon the economy at the time. These small neighborhoods eventually expanded to compose all the homes in the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood today in the Charlotte, NC real estate market.

Those early fluctuating economic conditions and conflicting developer visions created the most eclectic of Charlotte’s local historic districts. Designated a historic district in 1992, Midwood blends traditional and modern with new home construction replicating the past. Large craftsman bungalows lining The Plaza, a tree-lined boulevard that divides this neighborhood north to south from Central Avenue to its intersection with Parkwood Avenue, were built before quaint cottages were developed after the war.

The Arts District in Charlotte North Carolina is a Distinct Neighborhood with a Wonderful Personality

Scott Pridemore — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:35 +0000

With a charming and eccentric feel, which many have compared to a city like San Francisco, the Arts District in Charlotte North Carolina is a distinct neighborhood with a wonderful personality. Homeowners have wisely taken these old homes and created ingenious renovations with these standard three- and four-room mill house floor plans. Add to that the interesting new retail spaces, condos and lofts going up; it is easy to realize the Arts District appeal in the Charlotte real estate market.

Built around textile mills, homes in the Arts District originally were a village of little mill houses – often constructed by the mill workers themselves – built in the early 1900s. Most of these homes had baths on the back porches because there was not indoor plumbing. This area has made a come back, particularly because of its proximity to the Charlotte city center, after having been in a state of disrepair and a bit run down in the past. It is a wonderful location to explore in the Charlotte, North Carolina real estate market.