Charlotte named a top city for job seekers in 2014 Are you searching for a job? You're likely to find one here in the Queen City as we are constantly evolving - from banking to energy to healthcare, Charlotte IS the place to locate gainful employment! It's no surprise that Charlotte is atop yet another list of top cities - this time job seekers should take heed and explore what we have to offer. Thinking of relocating? Why not Charlotte? "The Queen City was listed fifth, just ahead of Raleigh, on NerdWallet.com's list of the best cities for job seekers because of its status as a major … Continue reading...
Things to Do in Charlotte NC – 49th Annual Festival in the Park
Things to Do in Charlotte NC – 49th Annual Festival in the Park Driving through historic Dilworth with clients, I realized that I had not shared this fabulous Charlotte event with you this year! What are you going to be doing this weekend? You won't want to miss the festival that Charlotteans look forward to each and every year (and have since 1964)! The festival where we all congregate in the fall for the art, music, shopping and carnival-style food, is one of Charlotte’s favorite events of the year. Charlotte’s 49th annual FESTIVAL IN THE PARK is this month–beginning in just a couple of … Continue reading...
Tijuana Flats opening Charlotte location – Charlotte Business Journal
Dilworth Welcomes Tijuana Flats Burrito Company East Boulevard in The Fall Tex-Mex will be served at the 2,700-square-foot space at 1608 East Boulevard and Dilworth is looking forward to the new fare! Dilworth was an obvious first choice as restaurants in this area tend to do very well, even during the recession that we recently experienced. Two additional locations are being scouted in the Charlotte but, the company has plans for at least 15 total locations in the area in the future. There are currently over 90 Tijuana Flats restaurants in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia and … Continue reading...
Improving housing market boosts Electrolux North American earnings
Improving housing market boosts Electrolux North American earnings A steadily improving housing market meant big gains for Electrolux, the Swedish appliance maker, which on Friday reported strong sales and earnings growth in North America. Debe Maxwell www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com's insight: Keep the housing market in recovery mode and the rest of the puzzle pieces fall into place! Great numbers for the Charlotte-based Electrolux company, who showed solid 9$ YOY gains. See on Scoop.it - Charlotte North Carolina See on www.charlotteobserver.com … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/11/13
Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/11/13 How's the Charlotte NC real estate market doing? Here are the numbers from this week... The Charlotte NC real estate market is busy, busy, busy! So, let's get right to the numbers this week... The following are the most recent statistics for the Charlotte real estate market... During the last 7 days, 419 (just below 445 last week) properties (condos, townhomes, single family homes and lots) have been listed for sale in the Charlotte (city) market, 534 have gone into Escrow (Under Contract) with 261 Closing escrow this week (up … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/3/2013
Charlotte NC Real Estate + Savvy eNews for Week Ending 5/3/13 How's the Charlotte NC real estate market doing? Here are the numbers from this week... The Charlotte NC real estate market is busy, busy, busy! So, let's get right to the numbers this week... The following are the most recent statistics for the Charlotte real estate market... During the last 7 days, 436 (just below 445 last week) properties (condos, townhomes, single family homes and lots) have been listed for sale in the Charlotte (city) market, 512 have gone into Escrow (Under Contract) with 385 Closing escrow this week (up … Continue reading...
Charlotte Home Prices Rise 6.2% from a Year Ago (Charlotte Metro Region)
Charlotte Home Prices Rise 6.2% from a Year Ago (Charlotte Metro Region) The Charlotte (city) numbers are actually considerably better. The question is, how long can Charlotte home prices continue to rise at this pace? Not forever, of course but, our estimation is that rising prices will curtail towards the end of the year, leading into increased mortgage interest rates in early 2014. We simply cannot continue at this pace but, sellers are finally enjoying modest rising home prices, especially in the inner city areas. There are 3 factors that substantiate that our Charlotte real estate … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Economic News – Job Details Emerge in MetLife Move
Charlotte NC Economic News - Job Details Emerge in MetLife Move Life insurance giant, MetLife, is planning to bring 2,600 jobs to North Carolina by the end of 2015. These 2,600 jobs will be in both Charlotte and Cary, NC. Product management, marketing, sales and customer service jobs will be among the new hires in the Charlotte area and IT jobs will be housed in the Cary office. Charlotte and Cary will be hubs for MetLife's national retail business in Charlotte and global technology and operations in Cary. How does this effect Charlotte's economy? Recently, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading...
Pending Home Sales Soar Despite Rough Winter
What a difference a year makes! Pending home sales soar despite rough winter - Charlotte real estate update Charlotte's real estate market is a flurry of activity! Listings are down and buyers are hungry for more listings! Active single family home listings have dropped in the Charlotte (proper)-Mecklenburg Country area to 2,218. As well, there are 1,988 homes that are in Escrow with Contracts pending. This CNBC article "Pending Home Sales Soar Despite Rough Winter" reflects that national stats are also very positive. Locally, 40% improvement year-over-year is welcomed music to many … Continue reading...
Charlotte NC Real Estate News | Savvy eNews Week Ending 2/22/2013
What's happening in the Charlotte NC real estate market this week? Want more HOT Charlotte real estate market news? Savvy buyers looking to get a jump on the spring Charlotte home shopping season are facing the dilemma of a significantly diminishing supply! Buyers are losing bids on fabulous Charlotte homes for sale in multiple Offer situation--some can't even get into the home to tour it before the property is GONE! Conversely, sellers are thrilled to be in the midst this incredibly positive, sizzling, Charlotte real estate market! During the last 7 days, 438 homes (condos, townhomes, … Continue reading...