2008 Best of the BestCranes speckle Charlotte's skyline, pulling condo towers, office high-rises, museums, and a hall of fame out of the ground. To the south, north, east, and west, construction vehicles push... |
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Sedgefield(Including Colonial Village, Collins Park, and Madison Park)Compact Sedgefield, with its just-beyond-Dilworth location, charming homes, and tree-lined streets, has long been labeled “the next... |
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Cabarrus CountyThe heart of NASCAR country, Cabarrus County has attracted transplants for its affordability, great schools, and proximity to Charlotte. “Concord is so close,” says Knight, “that... |
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Boom, Bust ... Or Neither?CNN, The New York Times, Diane Sawyer, Newsweek, and every other national media outlet have told us the housing market's about to collapse. But with homes selling and builders building,... |
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Center City, South EndCenter city, including South End, now claims 13,000 residents, almost double the number living there in 2000. But this is not the market of mid-2006, which Allen Tate’s Sandy Kindbom says... |
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BallantyneThe area of Charlotte that’s essentially become its own suburb is thriving. And if the emergence of gourmet food shops, upscale eateries, a swanky resort and spa, and designer boutiques are... |
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Plaza Midwood, NoDaFor an in-town neighborhood, there are a large variety of homes here, from the grand to the serious fixer-upper. It’s hard to find a deal anymore, but those priced out of Elizabeth can find a... |
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West CharlotteWith the lengthening of I-485 and a broad range of home prices, the west side of Charlotte is fast becoming a hub for affordable homes. PROS With easy access to three major interstates, the west... |
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Haute HuesFrom vibrant florals and bold, painterly patterns to sheer, luxe fabrics, this season's inspiration is simple: color.Produced by Blake MillerPhotographs by Chris EdwardsStyled by Jade Wills;... |
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SouthPark(Including Foxcroft Morrocroft, and Barclay Downs)It doesn’t get much better than here, with great schools, large lots, and plenty of amenities. Values here have been steadily rising, and... |
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Neighborhood WatchAdmit it. You only want to know one thing. Will the value of my house keep going up? A guide to which neighborhoods will flourish and which will stay flat |
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DilworthRemember when Dilworth was still an up-and-coming neighborhood? Neither do we. It now has some of the priciest real estate in town, and the location cannot be beat. In fact, plenty of people are... |
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Cornelius, Davidson, HuntersvilleIn spite of the waterfront McMansions, the area boasted an average sales price of $202,834 for January 2008 (compared to $199,166 a year earlier), which means the area is still quite... |
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Real Estate 2008Boom, Bust ... Or Neither? We know that the national real estate market is terrible, because the media won’t let us forget it. But the million-dollar question is this: is Charlotte booming or... |
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Myers Park, EastoverLong the grand dames of in-town Charlotte neighborhoods, it’s almost impossible to go wrong here. The location is prime, the homes stately, the trees magnificent. Depending on your exact... |
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Steele Creek, PalisadesWhat was long thought of as a route to Lake Wylie, Steele Creek has blossomed into a burgeoning ’burb with something for all price points. “Whatever price you’re looking... |
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Union CountyOne of the fastest-growing counties in the country (a 41.6 percent growth rate since 2000), Union County boasts sprawling land, great schools, proximity to Charlotte, and affordability.... |
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Logan's WorldIt’s not easy being thirteen and three-foot-ten. But Logan Duvick, who was born with dwarfism, handles it with a ready smile. His parents? Well, they’d like for you to stop staring and, please,... |
