Fifth & Poplar: Center City’s Easy Living

By Michael Cook 30 01 2009

Say goodbye to your car.

Well, almost. When you live at Fifth and Poplar, you won’t need your car for much. Just a few blocks from major entertainment venues, an on premises Harris Teeter Supermarket, and walking distance from work in downtown Charlotte, you won’t be driving much once you move into these Charlotte Condo lofts.

These urban Charlotte Condos feature many amenities found in luxury residences. Hotel style concierge, fitness club, massage therapy center, on site drycleaning, and business services like fax and copying are hard to beat in any residence. The style and comfort of these Center City Charlotte Condos is hard to beat at this price.

All of this is available in Brownstone style Townhomes with direct street access, with high coffered ceilings and easy access to downtown. The Gold Rush, a free shuttle stops here.

Prices in available Fifth and Poplar residences are in the mid $300K-mid $400k range, yet these residences have all the modern appointments of luxury living.   Call me today to set up an appointment to view this incredible lifestyle.



Charlotte Restaurant Week – The Queen’s Feast!

By Michael Cook 28 01 2009

Did you know that this is Charlotte Restaurant Week? Yes, it’s time again for the Queen’s Feast – your chance to dine like royalty at Charlotte’s finest restaurants.  This is a great opportunity for you to try many of Charlotte’s diverse cuisines, and enjoy a sumptuous three course meal for $30 prix fixe.  Many restaurants are adding to this promotion, and some are extending it.

If you go to Blue Restaurant and Bar in the Hearst Tower on 5th and College, you’ll find that they are extending the Restaurant Week promotion until February 7.  While you are there, take a look at the monthly classes they are offering with Executive Chef Gene Briggs.  Visit their online newsletter for details.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse is a popular spot for dinner, jazz, and family style atmosphere.  The restaurant week promotion is a chance to enjoy a full three course meal for the price of an entrée (or just a bit more).  They’re on South Boulevard, just down from the intersection with East Boulevard.

In a mood for seafood?  Try Upstream, which is regarded by many as one of Charlotte’s best and most popular restaurants.  They are located at 6902 Phillips Place Court.

These are just a few of the really great restaurants citywide in Charlotte that are participating in the Restaurant Week Promotion.  Reservations are recommended.

Remember when you buy with CondoDomain in Charlotte you save thousands via our commission refund business model.  On average our clients get back more than $10,000 cash back at closing!



The Garrison at Graham: Chic, Contemporary Charlotte Lifestyle

By Erica Farthing 27 01 2009

Loft living has a new edge in Charlotte. The Garrison at Graham, a new loft building developed by Hawkins & West, has breathtaking views from 12 x14 windows, a rooftop terrace with bar, grills, icemaker, fireplace, and hot tub, and sleek modern styling in Charlotte’s Fourth Ward. Lofts are priced from 400K to 600K, and many luxury upgrades are available. Best of all, your window to the world opens onto Charlotte’s panoramic skyline.

These are contemporary Charlotte condo lofts, and so in addition to what you normally expect in a loft building – 12 foot ceilings, exposed ductwork, spacious floorplans, hardwood floors – there are modern amenities. The building has a wireless router, and each residence is fully wired for computers, television, internet, cable and all 21st century electronics. Gated covered parking protects your vehicle, and there is an option for a hydraulic double parking system for multiple vehicles. Guest parking is available. Sound abatement between units is also standard – dual, independently-insulated tenant separation walls with sheet rock separation strips insure more peace and privacy in your own home.

GE Profile appliances are standard, as are granite counter tops in the kitchen. Viking appliances and granite baths are available as an upgrade.

Be part of this dynamic new Charlotte Condo loft in one of the most hip neighborhoods in Charlotte. Call me to arrange a tour of The Garrison at Graham.



The Vue: Live, Work, Play in Elegance

By Michael Cook 23 01 2009

Imagine a luxurious Charlotte Condo lifestyle close to where you work, play, entertain.  Imagine coming home to a spacious interior with soaring ceilings, gorgeous views always present with floor to ceiling glass windows, hardwood flooring, luxury carpeting, marble tile in the bathroom, and upscale designer kitchen.  Imagine a sunny 8th floor deck with a pool, 4000 square foot health club, tennis courts, and a private dog park.  Imagine all this plus concierge service, a business center, and a private club for your parties.  And imagine that the price tag for all this luxury starts at $320,000.

Welcome to The Vue.

This wonderful newly constructed uptown 51 story residence offers a dynamic lifestyle in the heart of Charlotte’s 4th Ward, an affluent area that continues to grow and develop.  It’s not finished yet, but residences in this luxurious Charlotte condominium are selling – and are expected to hold their value.  Life at The Vue offers a chance for an opulent lifestyle at today’s prices.

Construction on The Vue is not yet complete, but residences are selling!  Contact me for more information on this wonderful Charlotte Condominium residence.

Remember when you buy with CondoDomain in Charlotte you save thousands via our commission refund business model.  On average our clients get back more than $10,000 cash back at closing!



Charlotte’s “Band of Gold” Marches in Washington Inaugural Parade

By Michael Cook 22 01 2009

Wow!  Check out this video of Harding University High School Marching Band in the Inaugural Parade! That “Band of Gold” is SOLID GOLD.  Charlotte is so proud of them.

If that doesn’t make you proud here in Charlotte, nothing will.  The “Band of Gold” was the only marching band from North Carolina to be in the parade.

They passed the reviewing stand around 6:20 pm – only shown for a few seconds on nationwide TV.  But local media got  a better shot of the whole band – and how sharp they looked – at this pivotal moment in American history.

Playing in the cold was a challenge – the weather was bitter, and the cold weather affects the horns.  But playing for the President made it all worthwhile.

The band raised $75000 in the past MONTH to pay for the cost of the trip.  Money went to transportation, hotel rooms, and repairing uniforms.  But consider that 1400 bands applied for the honor and only 200 were invited – well, that got everyone busy!!!  They auctioned a football autographed by Steve Smith of the Panthers at a fundraiser at the Excelsior club.  They stood on street corners collecting money in buckets.  They performed at halftime at Bank of America Stadium during the playoff game against Arizona and paraded in uptown Charlotte the night before.  What an awesome job – and a credit to our wonderful city of Charlotte.

Remember when you buy with CondoDomain in Charlotte you save thousands via our commission refund business model.  On average our clients get back more than $10,000 cash back at closing!

Photo Credit: Charlotte Observer



CondoDomain Whitepaper: Year 1

By Erica Farthing 22 01 2009

Putting this Whitepaper together was almost as exciting as engaging in the real estate brokerage community this year.  For all of you who have followed us through social media and our blogging efforts… and for all of you who have met us or become a client of ours: you all know we like to have fun along the way!

Well, while all of that fun that is publicly displayed, there is actually quite a bit of work that went on behind the scenes.  I believe that this CondoDomain Year 1 Review reveals our true colors.

What will you find in this report?

i. Transactional Data / Commission Refunds
ii. Negotiation Advantage
iii. Demographics
iv. Customer Satisfaction
v. Why CondoDomain
vi. 2009 Corporate Forecast

Heck, its short enough….check it out.

Like Redfin’s similar real estate annual reviews, Ill let the statistics do the talking.

Congratulations to all of our team members here at CondoDomain for an outstanding 2008 and congratulations to all of our new clients and friends of the firm.

2009 is set to be an even bigger year.

DOWNLOAD THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT



NoDa 18: The Artsy Side of Charlotte

By Michael Cook 20 01 2009

Charlotte has an artsy side to it, which rivals the gallery areas of major cities.  And it’s fun! The NoDa area, at North Davidson and 36th street is Charlotte’s answer to New York City’s SoHo.  Every first and third Friday, the area hosts Gallery Crawl. The art galleries are open from 6:00 to 9:30 PM.  Late openings make it possible for residents to enjoy a leisurely Friday night, strolling through the galleries and shops, taking a meal at one of the many fine restaurants, enjoying a nightcap at local bars, and finding surprises from the street theater that accompanies this regular event.  Street musicians, belly dancers, fortune tellers, even fire dancing are some of the things you will see on any given night.

In the heart of this popular neighborhood is NoDa 18.   These townhouses are popular, and only three are left!  With a blast of window space, high ceilings, and open floor plans, these Charlotte condominiums are a desirable residence priced from $200K to $400K.  A modern style, roomy, and well designed, these townhomes and lofts have a comfortable, upbeat feeling to them, and place you at the heart of a truly dynamic part of Charlotte.

Be a part of the NoDa/Plaza Midwood/Uptown triangle – an exciting neighborhood which continues to attract the stylish and successful people.

Remember when you buy with CondoDomain in Charlotte you save thousands via our commission refund business model.  On average our clients get back more than $10,000 cash back at closing!



Charlotte Comes Alive for Historical Weekend

By Michael Cook 18 01 2009

This weekend promises to be an exciting one throughout the country, with Martin Luther King Day set for Monday, and the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Tuesday.  There are loads of events planned for Charlotte, including a free community celebration with the Charlotte Symphony at Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and the City of Charlotte Martin Luther King National Holiday celebration at Spirit Square McGlohon Theatre.  These events are free, and highly recommended.

There is good news for students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools.  Some students plan to use the long weekend to travel to attend the inauguration in Washington.  Exams had been scheduled for that day – but now exams are cancelled for Tuesday, and any student who is absent to attend the inauguration will not be penalized.  4 high schools have groups going – Harding, Independence, Providence and West Charlotte, and a larger number of teachers than usual have requested substitutes for Tuesday.  Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will be open, but the only exams scheduled are makeups.

While you are in the vicinity of the parade route along S. Tryon, take a look at the new condo developments at 230 South Tryon and 300 South Tryon.  These are new Charlotte condos that are luxurious new construction.  Want to have a look?  Get in touch with us!

Charlotte is such a dynamic place to live, work, and play, and we are proud to be a part of the continued development and pulse of this beautiful place.

Remember when you buy with CondoDomain in Charlotte you save thousands via our commission refund business model.  On average our clients get back more than $10,000 cash back at closing!





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