Archive for July, 2007

Center City Charlotte, Real Estate

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Center City Charlotte has become one of the nations most exciting residential areas. The resurgent economy has revitalized the Center City, attracting young professionals and families alike by offering some of the best and most affordable urban lifestyles in the country. Downtown Charlotte offers numerous employment possibilities, top-notch residences, a colorful nightlife and a rich, cultural and recreational environment..

The city is a blend of old historic buildings, magnolia-lined streets, modern skyscrapers and more than 70 public parks in the metro area. Residents can learn about the citys history at the Charlotte Museum of History or see world-class exhibits at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. Kids and adults alike will .
enjoy Discovery Place – one of the nation’s top hands-on science museums, complete with a planetarium and Imax Theatre. A short drive allows nature enthusiasts the pleasure of strolling through the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, with its 110 acres of themed gardens and fountains. Or, they can delight in the Ribbon Walk, a 137-acre, urban botanical forest located just to the north of downtown

Most downtown venues are within walking distance or residents can take advantage of low-cost, public transportation. Downtown residents also enjoy a wide array of shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. Shopaholics will find unique boutiques in addition to famed department stores. Restaurant-goers have the options of selecting popular chain and four-star establishments, as well as cafes featuring foods from all over the world. Entertainments vary from the world-class Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Spirit Square to the local theater productions, live music and gallery crawls of NoDa, Charlottes Arts District.

Available real estate has grown to accommodate the influx of residents. Options include a mix of condominiums, townhouses, single-family homes and luxury properties.

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Lake Norman

Friday, July 27th, 2007

The Point at Lake Norman is a lovely Nantucket-style, lakefront village with luxurious facilities and amenities. Connected by cobblestone streets and with an atmosphere that is both family-friendly and a touch lavish, The Point offers an unbeatable lifestyle. It is a golf course community located in Iredell County, on the north sore of Lake Norman, the largest freshwater lake in North Carolina. The beauty of the lake, the Greg Norman-designed golf course and award-winning public schools, is a winning combination – which is why The Point is one of the most sought-after residential communities in the state.

The Point is secluded and secure but not inconvenient. Connectedby Interstate I-77, Charlotte is less than 30 miles away,but because of meticulous design
and landscaping, the hustle and bustle of the Queen City is left far behind. The Point is a serene refuge encompassing 1,200 acres designed to maximize residents’ access to Lake Norman. Nearly every home is either on the water or offers views of the lake. In keeping with the Nantucket theme, The Village at The Point Lake and Golf Club is the center of local activity. It offers a variety of settings for both everyday dining and catered affairs. After dinner, residents can enjoy a movie at the local theater. Residents and guests enjoy dining at the Tavern-on-the-Square.

The Village Green is a stunning open area with its obelisk, rose garden, covered garden walks and croquet lawn. It is an unmatched setting for wedding ceremonies, picnics and less formal gatherings such as a pick-up game of soccer. The Point’s golf, tennis, swimming and fitness facilities are superior and the full-time activities director manages activities year-round to suit all ages and interests. There is a teen room at the Village for young adults to play arcade games and socialize. The Kids’ Corner entertains children aged three to six while their parents work out or play tennis.

Students attend Mooresville schools, habitually ranked among the top-three school systems in the state. Lake Norman Elementary and Brawley Middle School have both received the School of Excellence designation by the state. Lake Norman High School is noted as a School of Distinction