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Julia Maulden, Habitat for Humanity, Julia’s Coffee Shop

Posted on February 8, 2008. Filed under: Charlotte, Charlotte dining, Entertainment, Family, Food, History, Leadership, Life, Music, NC cities, NC homes, NC real estate, North Carolina, People, culture, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , , |

I just read this incredible story and wanted to pass it along. Julia Maulden was an incredibly giving person and very active in Habitat for Humanity. The coffee shop adjacent to the Habitat Restore on Wendover Ave in Charlotte NC is named for her. Help continue her legacy of giving by visiting Julia’s Coffee Shop and [...]

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Charlotte home with pool in great location

Posted on February 3, 2008. Filed under: Charlotte, Economics, Family, Home, NC cities, NC homes, NC real estate, North Carolina, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

I just previewed a home in one of the most desirable areas in south Charlotte. The incredible home is over 3500 square feet, with 4 large bedrooms, new or refinished flooring and many updates. It is not uncommon for homes in this neighborhood to sell in 1-3 days. The home has not been listed on [...]

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Center Pointe Downtown Greensboro condos, shops, restaurants

Posted on January 21, 2008. Filed under: Announcements, Greensboro, Home, Money, NC cities, NC homes, NC news, NC real estate, North Carolina, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , |

Center Pointe, in downtown Grensboro NC, is a new high rise condo, shop and restaurant project. The construction is moving along well and there are rumors that Roy Carroll, the developer, is planning another high rise project in Greensboro. The condos range in price from $180,000 plus to over $500,000 plus and are located at 201 N Elm Street [...]

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Historical building for lease, Greensboro NC, O’Henry, Vicks Vaporub

Posted on January 21, 2008. Filed under: Announcements, Greensboro, History, Life, Literature, Money, NC cities, NC news, NC real estate, NC tourism, News, North Carolina, People, Politics, culture, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

A great historical building in downtown Greensboro NC is for lease at 121 South Elm St. William Clarkson Porter, a druggist,  built the building in 1873. O’Henry worked for his uncle. Later, Lunsford Richardson, the inventor of Vicks Vaporub, bought the building. The building is composed of 2 stories of over 9,000 square feet of [...]

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Mortgage, pay off early, interest and investments

Posted on January 20, 2008. Filed under: Announcements, Economics, Education, Family, Home, Life, Media, Money, NC homes, NC real estate, North Carolina, Opinions, Press, culture, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

From time to time I see or hear a discussion about the pros and cons of paying off a home mortgage early, making extra payments and 30 year versus 15 or 20 year mortgages. There was an article in the Charlotte Observer Sunday morning, January 20, 2008. The artcle presented for and against positions. This [...]

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NC and Florida connection, half backers, summer homes

Posted on January 15, 2008. Filed under: Economics, Family, Home, Life, Money, NC cities, NC homes, NC news, NC real estate, NC tourism, NC travel, NC vacations, North Carolina, culture, real estate, travel | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

North Carolina and Florida have had a strong connection for many years. Many Floridians spend the summer in NC in such places as Asheville and Hendersonville. Now there is another connection. Many Floridians are moving to North Carolina to escape hurricanes, high taxes and traffic. Many of these people originally lived in places like New [...]

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United Van Lines 2007 migration study, North Carolina, south

Posted on January 8, 2008. Filed under: 2007, Economics, Family, Home, Life, Media, NC cities, NC homes, NC news, NC real estate, News, North Carolina, Studies, culture, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , , |

United Van Lines has just come out with it’s 31st annual migration study which shows where people are moving from and moving to. The south was the top region and North Carolina was top state people are moving to. North Carolina experienced 61.6 percent inbound moves. Nationwide Nevada came in second at 59.4 percent. Oregon [...]

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Salisbury NC information and travel distance

Posted on December 28, 2007. Filed under: Family, History, NC cities, NC real estate, NC tourism, NC travel, NC vacations, North Carolina, real estate, shopping, travel | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Due to interest in Salisbury North Carolina and some questions about travel distance to other places from Salisbury, I am providing this information:
Salisbury North Carolina, located midway north to south in NC and midway between 2 major metro areas, is poised for growth. Salisbury is a historic city and conveniently located. It is located on [...]

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Charlotte North Carolina newcomers, Charlotte growth

Posted on December 21, 2007. Filed under: Home, NC cities, NC homes, NC news, NC real estate, News, North Carolina, real estate | Tags: , , , , |

Charlotte North Carolina is one of the fastest growing cities in one of the fastest growing states in the US. The origins of the newcomers is probably no surprise to those watching license plates in the Queen City. I found an article from the September 24, 2006 Charlotte Observer which reports data from the American [...]

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North Carolina questions? Moving to North Carolina?

Posted on December 19, 2007. Filed under: Home, NC cities, NC homes, NC real estate, North Carolina, real estate | Tags: , , , , , , , |

North Carolina is constantly in the news. North Carolina is ranked 10 in US population. Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, is in the top 20 cities in population. Many areas of the US are experiencing a slowdown in real estate. NC, generally, is doing well. Some cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, Wilmington and [...]

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