Terry McDonald

I am the owner and operator of CharlotteCommunitiesOnline.com and was inspired to create this website when I moved my young family of 6 down to Charlotte from the northeast, now over 20 years ago. Charlotte quickly became home to us and I wanted to create a website that would help individuals and families considering a move to Charlotte. I'm also the owner of The McDonald Group at eXp Realty (my day job) and have helped hundreds of folks relocate to Charlotte over the years.

Charlotte NC Ranks LOWEST in Cost of Living in Southern Cities

“What is the Cost of Living Like in Charlotte?” is a frequent question I get from families considering a move to Charlotte. We’ve been called the third most “affordable city” in the country, here are some more details and comparisons, I point out Portland and Seattle because those are the 2nd and 3rd fastest appreciating …

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Charlotte NC|Golf Course Homes, Golf Communities in Greater Charlotte

The greater Charlotte North Carolina area is home to more than 90 golf courses, 90! About a third have Golf course homes on them. Do you Love golf? In Charlotte, you can play golf 300 days every year, or more. I looked at a greater Charlotte, 7 counties exactly, stretching from York SC, to Waxhaw, …

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Charotte, NC|Buyer Agents? Why You ALWAYS Need a GOOD Buyer Agent|Ask the Broker

Do you need a good Buyer Agent To buy your new Charlotte Home? YES!!! 50% of all new home sales in Charlotte use a Buyer Agent. As the home prices go up, the number increases to 2/3’s… but why do still 1/3 of Charlotte home buyers NOT have a Buyer Agent? Two reasons I think, …

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A Lake Norman Area Diamond|Antiquity in Cornelius NC

Antiquity in Cornelius will be largest mixed-use community of homes, offices and retail since Birkdale in Huntersville and promises to change both Cornelius and Davidson real estate over the next decades. This community will be a major real estate addition for the north Charlotte suburbs. What sets this plan apart? Here are just the highlights. …

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What Every Buyer Should Know!|How Much Deposit Do I Need to Make an Offer?

Deposit Questions, New Homes and Resale Homes Answered by North Carolina Real Estate Broker Terry McDonald There are two different deposit/contract situations to consider, is it a new home or is it a resale home? Just a word of warning, the new home contract is the quintessential “one-sided” contract– it is very strong builder rights, …

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Charlotte, NC Real Estate|The Secret of “Tax Value”, What Is It and How do Property Taxes Work in Charlotte?|

Answers From Charlotte Real Estate Broker Terry McDonald… There isn’t any secret, just mystery and misunderstanding. Tax Value is the result of a drive by appraisal by a stat hired appraiser, sometime in the past 8 years, andnoted to the proerty address for the purpose of computing property taxes… It is not terribly scientific, it …

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In Charlotte, How long does it take to close on a home?|Ask the Broker|FAQ

Answers from Terry McDonald, Charlotte North Carolina Broker The short answer? It is the time it takes to secure and close a loan. Cash customers could close in a couple of days, if they weren’t concerned about inspections. Typically, loans close in 30-40 days, near the end of the month. WE can and do negotiate …

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Antiquity Connects Cornelius and Davidson,NC

Antiquity is just getting started, yet it’s promise is there for all to see. First its geography, connecting the revitalized Town Center of Cornelius to the back side of popular Davidson… and its character. Checkout the covered bridge and house pics. Then it is the builders, two of Charlotte’s best, Cunnnane Builders and Meeting Street …

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