Statistics from our Multiple Listing Service for the year prior to October depict South Charlotte having 12.1% months supply of homes (-11.8%) with 2,123 active listings (-16.3%). 2,159 homes have closed (-1.3%) in the past 12 months. The Charlotte region is leading the way for economic development in the South, according to Southern Business and Development. The magazine has named the area its 2011 Major Market of the Year. Deals with Seimens Energy, Hewitt Associates and Fifth Third Bancorp, which brought hundreds of jobs, propelled the region to the top spot. Last year the Charlotte region received an honorable mention, its fourth in six years. The magazine called 2010 the second best year for economic development in the South since 1994. The previous year, 2009, was th worst in the magazine's 18 year history. Comments by Eleanor Kennedy in Charlotte Observer 7/20/ll.
Approximate Location Boundaries: Area 5 on Charlotte Real Estate Map: (Uptown Charlotte - North; Providence Road - East;; Park Road - West; and Union County - South.)
Location Characteristics: South Charlotte ranks highest as our area's most desirable place to live. It is convenient to almost everything. This includes schools, shopping, churches, workplaces, hospitals and medical facilities, entertainment, parks, etc. Home prices vary drastically and homes are more affordable closer to the Union County line. Commute time to downtown from within 4-mile inter-belt is 10-15 minutes, whereas commute time from close to Union County line will be 30-45 minutes. We have a wide variety of homestyles, including both resale and new construction, in all locations. Charlotte's winding, tree lined streets are magnificant.
About Joye Baucom, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO:
Actually being a native, I offer a wide perspective of the area and its appeal. I have been listing and selling real estate since 1980 and am associated with one of the most prominent and successful residential real estate firms in the Charlotte region. I share Dan and John's passion for service, integrity, and going the extra mile for clients and customers. They have provided a family atmosphere where relationships and old-fashioned values are tremendously important. I share their commitment to superior service and value the relationship and support as it translates into working with every seller or buyer.
I embraced the internet technology for serving our real estate needs and became an e-PRO, a technology certification held by about l% of all Realtors worldwide. With on-line home tours, you can virtually see more homes and I can link you to MLS and a system to alert you by e-mail when new homes suiting your needs come on the market or reduce their price.
My husband Don and I have lived in Charlotte since 1960. Charlotte afforded us every opportunity to establish our careers, raise our family, and enjoy life to the fullest. Many people seek retirement destinations but I feel Charlotte has it all.
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