Travelers know Charlotte for our comfortable white rocking chairs at the airport, but the Southern hospitality doesn’t stop there. Those that choose to make the Queen City home, move here for our friendly, varied neighborhoods, booming craft beer scene and prime...
With so many different types of homes in Charlotte, North Carolina it can be difficult to decide which is the right one for you. Each neighborhood in Charlotte offers something uniquely different from the other. New construction is plentiful in the area and fueled by...
Charlotte is city with diverse musical influences, from soul, hip-hop, rock and country, you can be sure to find something to like. Be sure to add these songs about Charlotte to your playlist for your move to Queen City. 1. "Comin' From Where I'm From" by Anthony...
This Southern city has all the charm and history of one of the first settled nations (because it is), plus all of the perks of city living that you love—with a beautiful natural landscape to boot. And there’s more good news. The Queen City, as its affectionately...
If the boom in new apartment construction hasn't been indication enough, people love renting apartments in Charlotte. So much in fact, the city was ranked among the top 10 cities for renters in a new national survey. In a new survey of more than 45,000 renters across...
By incorporating native plants in your new home’s landscaping in Charlotte, NC, you’re supporting the surrounding habitat, such as birds, butterflies, and native insects. Because the plants are from the area in which you live, they make your garden and landscaped area...
Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, adding more residents in 2016 than all but 10 cities in the country, according the U.S. Census Bureau. Demographic experts say newcomers are considering Charlotte for a strong economy, good quality of life...
In the last five years, Charlotte has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It isn’t just two-legged workers moving to town, the Queen City’s four-legged population is growing as well, and businesses are making room for both pets...
Finding a Charlotte native these days is akin to discovering an endangered species. The transplant population is thriving thanks to a decently healthy job market, apartment boom and a growing “cool” factor most attribute to the rise of craft breweries. Just because...
The Charlotte metro area moved up from being the 22nd largest metro economy to the 21st largest last year, according to data on 2016 Metropolitan GDP released last week by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In 2015, the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan...
Population density may sound like the most mundane of metrics, a column heading in a city planner's spreadsheet, but in cities across the U.S. it's been a source of cultural controversy, guiding where people move and why. To those seeking a more urban lifestyle,...
The Queen City is growing at a rapid clip. The metro area grew 2 percent between 2014 and 2015, according to the most recent census data, bringing the total population to 2.4 million people. That growth should be apparent to current residents as they bear witness to...
City of Charlotte website Everything you need to know about living in Charlotte. Chock full of useful resources, including information about the City of Charlotte government, calendars of city meetings and events, important city terminology and more. Voter...
At first glance, Charlotte can feel like a simple city with its urban Uptown surrounded by sprawling suburbs. But spend some time exploring and you’ll see that this city is brimming with vibrant and distinctly different neighborhood pockets. Each one offers a mix of...
You know the moment. The movers have shut the door behind them on their way out and you’re looking around at what feels like hundreds of boxes that you have no idea where to unpack. Your brand new home is beautiful—now you just need it to be clean and uncluttered....
When you’re just watching HGTV or fantasizing as you scroll through homes online, house hunting seems fun. When you actually need a place to live in a new city, things start to feel a little more stressful. This is where having a top-rated realtor comes in handy....