With South End attracting more and more people per year it seems that it is also attracting entrepreneurs. The newer hip area that’s attracting small business owners is in South End which is an area of Charlotte that has scene steady growth in the past years. South End has great history behind its very cool atrichtechure. This community was estbalashied in the 1850′s with most of the buildings housing large textile companies. The area took a dive in the 1970′s & 80′s but then sprung back to life in the 1990′s with a large amount of resturants, small business’s, and design related industries such as granite and antique furniture stores/shops.
Head to South End
Charlotte North Carolina
South End has scene pretty decent real estate growth with new buildings popping up left and right. Some of the area’s buildings are Village Lofts, Abbot Streetproffesional Townhomes, The village of South End. This area of Charlotte offers residents easy communiting to and from uptown as well as other cool areas on South Blvd. Many of the residents are young working proffesionals who enjoy easy living lifstyle and the convience of public transportation and the metropolitian lifestyle.
South End
If you are looking for activities and things to do then South End is where you want to head to. Art Galleries, Farmers Market, and do not forget the First Friday’s; whichis when local business’s open there doors a little past operating hours to allow on goers extra time to browse and explore the area. There is a very long list of great resturants and bars which you can find on the South End website. Some that come to mind are Tyber Creek Pub, Prices Chicken Coop, Nikko’s which is a great Sushi place.
Explore Charlotte
My advice to any one who is looking to Explore Charlotte espceilay since the warmer weather is here I would start in South End. If you are alos looking for real estate opportunities please canotact The Lamb Group, Lamrealtors.com
Starter Home Neighborhood in Charlotte
Welcome to Madison Park neighborhood in Charlotte NC. This is a thriving and on the “radar”, for a great starter home community. Located between South Blvd and Park Road, this area has scene and abundance of growth. Lots of development in the area has made this neighborhood conveniently located to great shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and very quick and easy access to I-77. This community is known for its 3 -4 bedroom ranch – split style floor plans. The majority of the homes were constructed in the late 1950’s and was one of Charlotte’s post WWII modern neighborhoods.
Madison Park
Most of the homes do not offer a garage but car ports instead. If you are looking to get into a strong and suitable home in the mid to upper $200,000’s this would be the place to start. Keep in mind that some of these homes are outdated and will need updating but the good news is that a lot of renovations have been taking place and really making that curb appeal and functionality of the homes stand out. Most of the homes original features offer hardwood flooring fireplaces, and pretty spacious yards. Yes, there are the negatives; lack of closets, lack of multi bathrooms, and storage. Don’t let that turn you away from this thriving little hot spot. Being so close to the
South Park
and Park Road shopping center, Madison Park is really right in the perfect area of Charlotte.
Home Values in Charlotte NC
2 years ago I purchased a home there and within just a few months turned the home into a beautiful updated home for just under $12,000; yes this seems like a lot of money but since home values have held fairly in Madison Park the improvements have certainly helped its value and will mostly likely make it an easy sell when the time comes. If you work in Uptown and can’t stand sitting in traffic, don’t worry the light rail is located just a few blocks from Madison Park. Having the Light Rail close to this beautiful neighborhood just adds to the amenities Madison Park has to offer. There are currently 28 homes for sale in Madison Park which to say the least is not a lot of homes on the market given the boom this neighborhood has had. The average asking price for homes in Madison Park right now is $257,548 and offer 1,500 – 1900 sq ft. The total days the homes stay on the market for are 88. Since January 1, 2009 there have been 3 sold homes in Madison Park. If you are interested in learning more about Madison Park please contact The Lamb Group.
Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate
Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate is among the nation’s strongest real estate markets. With all signs pointing towards a buyer’s market, now is the time to purchase a home. As of March 2009 Charlotte North Carolina real estate average home price is 197k at a decreased amount of 4.5 % from year to date. Don’t be discouraged by this if you are buying a home because values will go back up if you are in the market or are thinking of relocating to the South’s #1 ranked cities to move to; now would be the time to do so.
Interest Rates at Historical Lows
Interest rates are at historical lows and inventory is rather high for the Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate Market. The popular hot spots in Charlotte are Myers Park, Dilworth, Fourth Ward, Elizabeth, and Freedom Park. These areas have seen significant depreciation but that is good because if you can get into any of these areas you will be sitting very nicely once our little economic hiccup is thru. First time home buyers in Charlotte make up for 41% of the buyer pool which is a very positive sign for a growing economy which I truly believe this area is in. Yes of course the nation is feeling the pinch and even Charlotte North Carolina Real Estate has too but these are times for a growing area to speed full ahead and really take advantage of good home values and fantastic buys.
Charlotte Real Estate Offers Entertainment
Keep in mind that Charlotte North Carolina is one of the south’s newest and upcoming cities that there is more and more to do here on a daily basis. The downtown area has been growing and with the new Epicenter, which is the new thriving hotspot of the “uptown” area you should find plenty of shopping and restaurant to accommodate your appetite for a fun. Not to mention the construction of several new condo/mix use high rises and hotels, Charlotte is really becoming a city to visit and live in. I like to think of it as the upcoming Denver or Houston of the southeast.
The choice of weather today would generally be characterized by most as horrible, dreadful, nasty. Cold that seems to bite through me in ways I haven’t experienced in North Carolina and then the rain. It isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s painful. Not so much pouring as you would think of in an unpleasant storm, but piercing, like little daggers of acid shooting from all angles, sideways and even upwards at times. The wind’s driving it all, without its help this would simply be another dreary day at work. And of course, I’m working. I’ve managed yet again to schedule a full day “in the field” on exactly the day I should have been inside doing paperwork. Putting luxury homes I have for sale in the computer, editing photos, payroll, anything but this. But this funny thing is, I don’t really mind the weather. Being outside in it, it’s almost like a challenge, some sort of winter event you have to prepare for with the right clothing, preparation, and approach. And that just covers the walk to the car. Okay, it’s not THAT bad, but that’s how I deal with it. I’m not one to complain about everything around me and life’s full of variety so whatever- I’ll just deal with it and absorb the malice of the day as just another one of life’s experiences. Enjoy it even. Why not? I mean, so long as it doesn’t become an everyday occurrence, it is an experience. Isn’t life about experiencing everything, even those things you’d rather not do on a daily basis. At least today will make me appreciate the gorgeous Charlotte, NC weather more, when it finally returns from its brief vacation. I know this is pretty weird coming from a real estate agent, at a Charlotte real estate blog (did you like that keyword?) but to be honest, if I don’t write about something else every once in a while, I’ll never keep up with postings on this thing every day. This sort of stuff comes more naturally to me, I suppose. Talking about myself, a great quality for any Charlotte realtor, huh? :-)
