Archive for September, 2006
Another Big Question…What is Charlotte Like?
September 12th, 2006 Categories: FAQs About Charlotte
That is a big question, but a good one. I’m going to answer it a couple of different ways. Charlotte is a large modern city in the south, but it is not a Southern city, not in the way Atlanta, Savannah, Memphis or Charleston might be… Charlotte is primarily inhabited by people not born in the south, but have come here from all over America to raise their family’s, get started in their careers, or both. While North Carolina is a favorite among retiree’s, most of Charlotte’s over 65 set are moving here to be closer to their grand children.
Charlotte is a pro-business city in a pro-business state, with the largest business district in North and South Carolina and yet Charlotte is a generous city. Our Arts and Sciences Council raises money annually for non-profits around town- theaters, museums, cultural centers- comparable to a city twice our size. There are thriving artist communities like NoDa, ethnic communities like the Plaza, and one of the finest collection of Arts and Crafts homes anywhere in Dilworth and the Plaza-Midwood section of town.
Another way I’ve described Charlotte is that it is the last Northern town. But that’s not quite right either–it’s really an idealized version of that town because while it is generally efficient and well run, (not exactly northern city attributes) it has the best of the South– politeness, clean and safe streets, and very clean government.
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Charlotte NC Real Estate|The Big Question About Charlotte…
September 12th, 2006 Categories: FAQs About Charlotte
Families Moving to Charlotte face a BIG Question…
Moving to Charlotte from another state, the BIG question is always something like, “Where do people like me, or families like us, want to live?” For a discussion of the different areas, the local towns and the suburbs, I designed my relocation page to help answer that Big Question. Check it out at: http://charlottecommunities.net/Relocation.htm
What about schools? Every family wants the best for their children, and I raqised four childrne inboth public and private schools. See pictures, test scores and more at our public and private schools: http://www.charlottecommunities.net/about_our_schools.htm
What is there to do around Charlotte for fun? You€™ll like my Fun Stuff, Cool Stuff page at: http://wwwcharlottecommunities.net/fun_stuff.htm
There are lots of great family and business links, at my Great Link page: http://charlottecommunities.net/GreatLinks.htm Mom’s especially will like the links to Mom’s groups of all stripes. Business men and women will like the direct conection to the Chamber, Help Wanteds and other leading civic websites.
How about our low tax rates? If you are from Long Island, New Jersey or Conneticut– sit down before you read them! You will find them All (I think) here at: http://www.charlottecommunities.net/local_tax_rates.htm
At any time if you€™d like to look at homes simply click the search page and you will be returned to my Search Site (www.TerryMcDonaldRE.com) and away you€™ll go- or Call me and we’ll find some time to go see them.
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Photo Galleries
September 12th, 2006 Categories: About Charlotte
I’ve created these photo galleries to help relocating families see a little of Charlotte. They are in an easy to use format and show some of the area and some of the neighborhoods at the following links:
Our downtown, we call Uptown, more than 50 pics at http://charlottecommunities.smugmug.com/gallery/1849965/1/92765203
Close-in beautiful Myers Park: http://charlottecommunities.smugmug.com/gallery/1852715
Dilworth, arts and crafts style homes: http://charlottecommunities.smugmug.com/gallery/1850916
My hometown, suburban small town Matthews: http://charlottecommunities.smugmug.com/gallery/1851860
Other South Charlotte suburbs: http://charlottecommunities.smugmug.com/gallery/1859905/4/93391361
A few Parks and Gardens in the area: http://charlottecommunities.smugmug.com/gallery/1852917
You can see them individually or just move between them using the onscreen navigation Street Scenes. Check back frequently as we add more and more neighborhoods to our galleries. Have a question? Don’t hesitate to call 704-847-3826, I answer most of the time, and all questions are welcome! Hope you like them- and hope to see you in Charlotte!
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