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Spring in Charlotte is my favorite time of year. I’m always excited to see the first blooms of crocuses, forsythia, redbud, and see the streets lined with magnificent Bradford pears. Soon after, the crepe myrtles bathe entire neighborhoods in splashes of color. I hope you enjoy our new Spring issue of DM Style magazine. In it, we highlight the towns of Weddington and Waxhaw, where the lifestyle is more relaxed, yet it is close to top quality restaurants and other amenities. Recently, we introduced our new video series, CLT in 3. Read about the videos, which explore area venues and goings-on in short, 3-minute bites. And don’t miss our interview with Jordan Siragusa, local elementary school teacher, Ellen Show guest, and our amazing client. Please feel free to reach out to one of our experts for more information about Charlotte and our wonderful community.
Vicky Mitchener Dickens Mitchener Founder and Owner
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DM Services | 5 Client Spotlight: Jordan Siragusa | 6 Featured Builder: Alair Homes | 10 Awards Breakfast | 12 Connections: Dickens Mitchener Is Social! | 15
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Featured Vendor: Team LBD | 22 #BTW: Tips from the Experts | 26 Neighborhood Highlight: Waxhaw/Weddington | 38 The Dickens Mitchener App | 43 CLT in 3: Charlotte Craft Breweries | 54 Designer Trends: Steven Rasnick Interior Design | 56 LRE Annual Conference | 57 Dickens Mitchener: Our Style Team | 61
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6 Bedrooms•8 Full, 1 Half Baths • 7,149 sq ft Rare 1.3-acre corner lot in coveted Myers Park near the Duke Mansion! Gated circular drives front and back, ivy-covered front façade opening to a dramatic grand foyer, elegant formals with oversized windows and gorgeous staircase. Spacious living space with open kitchen/family room and secondary staircase. Dual master suites with sprawling walk-in closets and master baths. Downstairs master/ office. Gorgeous architectural features inside, impeccable landscaping outside. Additional features include pool and outdoor entertaining, separate guest house, and two garages. One of a kind, a must-see! For more info: info@dickensmitchener.com photo credit: Jenny Melick Imagery
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4 Bedrooms•3 Full, 2 Half Baths•4,070 sq ft This stunning brick home sits on a private 0.96acre lot offering lovely views, custom cabinetry, refinished hardwoods, new carpet, new light fixtures and more! Wonderful new gourmet kitchen features Viking dual fuel range and dishwasher, built-in Jenn Air fridge, marble counters and wine cooler. Sprawling master suite features private sitting room/office, spa-like bath with seamless glass shower with Calcutta marble, free-standing tub and marble counters. Spacious shiplap laundry/ mudroom, amazing finished basement. Screenedin porch downstairs, gorgeous deck upstairs, both overlooking parklike backyard. A real beauty! For more info: jgoode@dickensmitchener.com ON OU R B AC K C OV E R
WHEN YOU CHOOSE OUR DICKENS MITCHENER TEAM… you are putting your trust in the most talented, experienced, and technologically astute Realtors® in the Charlotte region. We are committed to setting new standards for extraordinary customer service as well as providing our clients with intimate community knowledge and expertise. We’ve spent more than 25 years perfecting our unique and effective business method to become your best source for residential real estate. We look forward to helping you find the perfect home for you and your family!
5 Bedrooms•5 Full, 2 Half Baths•7,124 sq ft Wonderful, custom built home in Eastover by Dienst Custom Builders. High ceilings, solid wood paneled doors, heavy moldings, wood beamed ceilings, three fireplaces, an elevator and two, 2-car garages. The main level includes a gracious foyer, living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen open to a breakfast room and family room. The master suite is on the main level with a spa bathroom and 2 spacious closets. The upper level has 3 secondary beds with private baths. The lower level includes a full kitchen, a 2nd master suite with 2nd laundry hook-up, an exercise room and expansive storage. For more info: dstark@dickensmitchener.com or: rmoniz@dickensmitchener.com
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DICKENS MITCHENER SERVICES Dickens Mitchener’s team of more than 95 market-leading agents ensures that you have a successful real estate transaction, whether you are purchasing your dream home, selling your current home, or both! From providing custom area tours and searching diligently through all available properties to scheduling showings, your buyer’s agent at Dickens Mitchener handles all the details to make certain that you have a smooth transaction, from start to finish. Dickens Mitchener’s full-time agents also help sellers determine the best list price for your home, advise sellers on how to prepare a home so that it is in top selling condition, and implement all phases of a customized marketing plan for the home. Please contact Relocation Director Catharine Pappas at (704) 661-2402 for more information about our services today!
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A Classroom Built on Kindness & Dreams by Lindsay Hotmire
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ne year ago, Montclaire Elementary School teacher and Dickens Mitchener client, Jordan Siragusa got the surprise
of her life. For more than a decade, she’d been trying
to earn a seat to The Ellen Show. She’d written letters, made phone calls, and crossed every finger she could count. Hoping her luck would finally strike gold during a visit to California in early 2018, Jordan got as close as she could to the set of the show. But luck wasn’t on her side and she returned home empty-handed, convinced that her quest to find tickets just might drag on for the rest of her life. The Ellen Show, however, had different plans for Jordan. When she returned home to North Carolina, Jordan went back to business as usual, until the phone rang. The Ellen Show had received her letters, and they must have read every last word because instead of tell-
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C li ent Sp o tli ght | Jordan Siragusa
Photo courtesy of The Ellen Show.
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Clie nt S p o tl ight | Jordan Siragusa
ing her they didn’t have a ticket, they offered to fly her
Six-year-old students who still believe in a world
out to see The Ellen Show in person.
colored by kindness; young boys and girls who dream of
On January 18, 2018, Jordan’s long-held dream came
creating a world where poverty is eradicated and where
true. She had made it to The Ellen Show, and as she sat
everyone is safe and happy: these students’ souls have
there, watching the lights and the cameras and the ac-
been chiseled by economic challenges of enormous pro-
tion, she thought life couldn’t get any better.
portion, and while the world might try to define them by
But it could.
those challenges, they know better than that.
And it did.
Ask them who they are and they’ll tell you they’re
“When Ellen called me down to join her on the set,
children with big dreams, and behind those dreams,
I couldn’t believe it,” says Jordan. In an instant, Jordan
you’ll find teachers like Jordan Siragusa who never got
went from a guest in the crowd to being a guest on the
into teaching for the paycheck. She shows up every day
show.
because teaching is her mission.
Ten years of persistence had finally paid off, and
For years, this commitment to her mission would
now, she was sitting face to face with her most favorite
send her home in tears as she desperately wished to do
person in the world.
more for her students, begging God for more time in the day. Today, she knows that giving her all is enough, and it
IT’S NOT THE FIRST TIME JORDAN HAS HAD TO PRACTICE PERSEVERANCE
turns out, it’s also catching.
10,000 WAYS TO MAKE A PROFOUND IMPACT
“In first grade, I really struggled with learning. I was dyslexic, so everything was just extra hard for me,” she
Inspired by her passion and her efforts in the
says.
classroom, The Ellen Show gifted Jordan with a full
As she compared herself to all the kids around her, she
ride to Western Governors University. Today, Jordan’s
thought she was broken and flawed, but that all changed
using that full ride to earn a master’s in curriculum and
when she met her first grade teacher, Mrs. Pendley.
instruction, just one way she can continue to give back
“She made me feel smart, capable, and like I was like everyone else,” says Jordan. “She inspired me to be the best version of myself, and I knew I wanted to be just like her.” Step just a few feet inside Jordan’s classroom, and there’s no doubt: Mrs. Pendley would be proud.
HER STUDENTS ARE CHANGING THE WORLD “I’ve only ever worked in Title One schools,” she says. “I’m at Montclaire because I wouldn’t be who I am today without all the people who rallied behind me to make me feel successful. I want to inspire my students to love learning and love school. I want to encourage them to better themselves and treat others the way they want to be treated. I want to inspire them to be good people.” When it comes to Title One schools, everyone knows the stories: high rates of poverty, at-risk students, cashstrapped districts. But it’s the stories that aren’t told, says Jordan, that need to be heard. These are the stories that will change the world, and they’re unfolding inside the walls of Jordan Siragusa’s classroom.
Photo courtesy of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
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to the students she loves most. The Ellen Show also gave
ten classes are traveling to the Children’s Theatre of
Jordan a $10,000 gift, and Jordan and her husband
Charlotte to see Pete the Cat.
didn’t have to second guess how to use that money.
“No one ever told me that my heart could grow,”
“We gifted it back to Montclaire Elementary,” she
says Jordan. “I have now taught around 100 children. I
says. “Academically, Montclaire students have all of the
have every class picture on my wall. I can tell you their
opportunities found at any other school, and the fami-
names. I think about the ones I’ve not seen in years. I
lies here are amazing. They show up for parties, attend
miss the ones who move away, and I love the ones who
every parent-teacher conference, expect the best out of
come and visit. I didn’t realize teaching was going to ful-
their kids. But these kids don’t have access to the same
fill me in the way it has. I wanted to make a difference,
life-changing experiences found elsewhere,” she says.
but what I didn’t understand is just how profoundly
“If they’re lucky, our students go on a field trip once a
teaching would change me.”
year. There are no overnight experiences to Washington D.C. for Montclaire students, but this isn’t because their
Montclaire Elementary School is better because of com-
families and teachers don’t want them to have these
munity involvement and support! To find out more about
experiences. It’s because the funds just don’t exist.”
volunteering and tutoring opportunities or to learn how
To make up for the gap, Jordan (and teachers like
you might help create unique learning opportunities by
her) offer free tutoring after school, pay for classroom
supporting field trips, please contact Assistant Principal
parties out of their personal budgets, and rally the
Kathryn Pedrotty at kathrynj.pedrotty@cms.k12.nc.us or
community around fundraising efforts. Community
(980) 343-3635.
volunteers show up as tutors, classroom readers, and supporters of learning initiatives that require extra
The school is also seeking new and culturally relevant book donations.
funding. And thanks to that $10,000 gift from The Ellen Show, Montclaire 4th and 5th graders are planning their
The school is located at 5801 Farmbrook Drive Charlotte NC 28210.
first chartered trip to Charleston, and the kindergar-
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Dicke ns M itche ne r | Awards Breakfast
The 2018 Annual Agent Awards Ceremony took place at Charlotte Country Club on January 23rd, 2019. For 26 years we have come together to celebrate our successes and community involvement. This year, Dickens Mitchener surpassed all of our goals for sales volume, highest average per agent for production in all of Charlotte, and a record year for outgoing referrals. Robert
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Goodling, manager of Wells Fargo Mortgage and his team, Travis Pearsall and Shannon Rodden, secured the motivational speaker, Kelli Brookman. Kelli spoke about time management and work life balance; as well as the importance of gratitude and having the space to be quiet and reflect each day. Everyone left inspired to have an even better 2019!
This year's keynote speaker, Kelli Brookman.
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Dickens Mitchener’s Style Team are the most active
ences throughout the year. In 2018, Nextdoor (the free and
and engaged social media agents in the Charlotte market.
private social network blog for neighborhoods used in over
Our agents regularly attend monthly social media work-
189,000 communities across the U.S.) designated Sarah the
shops which keeps them current on the latest trends, how
Neighborhood Favorite Realtor in Waxhaw. According to
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Sarah, “It’s important to my client base that I utilize social
ing our clients the ultimate digital marketing edge. The Style
media as part of our marketing plan for every listing for
Team of agents have knowledgeable insight on how to reach
additional exposure, which has truly paid off in my expe-
new buyers and sellers by actively sharing pocket listings
rience.” As a proud Waxhaw resident, Sarah regularly posts
before they go live on the market, highlighting the Charlotte
Waxhaw happenings, Dickens Mitchener coming soon list-
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ings, expert tips, design trends and market updates to keep
their followers minute by minute via our platforms.
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For example, one of our social media experts, and South Office Broker-in-Charge, Sarah Szczodrowski, stays up to
our Style Team of agents are leading our marketplace with digital marketing innovation. Follow Dickens Mitchener and your preferred Dickens
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up to $500,000
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
FRANCISCAN TERRACE: $117,000 | 724 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Wendy Mills at 704.562.0050
LAURELDALE: $133,999 | 928 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom | Call JC Mahoney at 704.779.5120
WINDWARD OAKS: $145,000 | 1,200 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837
PIEDMONT ROW: $170,000 | 725 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224
CHARLOTTE HOUSE: $192,500 | 1,090 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 or Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656
MORRISON CONDOMINIUMS: $194,000 | 786 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468
FOREST PARK: $194,500 | 1,183 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Heather Melton at 704.621.2454
ALSON COURT: $195,000 | 858 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035
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THE LOFTS AT MORRISON: $199,000 | 824 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635
GILEAD VILLAGE: $230,000 | 1,688 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313
AVONDALE SQUARE: $235,000 | 1,068 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Bonnie Stroup at 704.458.2558
PRINCETON AT SOUTHAMPTON: $242,500 | 1,907 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Eric Madara at 704.909.9260
VILLAGES OF DENVER: $249,900 | 2,003 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082
METROPOLITAN: $250,000 | 688 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488 or Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
OLDE GEORGETOWNE: $279,000 | 1,832 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871
WYNDHAM PLACE: $295,000 | 3,865 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370
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up to $500,000
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up to $500,000
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
PROVIDENCE WEST: $299,999 | 1,942 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call JoAnna Dougan at 704.617.0670
WATERLYNN: $300,000 | 3,128 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837
OLDE PROVIDENCE: $310,000 | 2,454 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837
THE ARLINGTON: $314,500 | 704 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Paige Moody at 704.906.8291
STONEHAVEN: $315,000 | 2,051 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622
CARMEL SOUTH: $328,900 | 1,720 sq ft | 2 Bedroom, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Tony D’Agostino at 704.241.4769
MONTCLAIRE: $329,000 | 1,815 sq ft | 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313
SOUTHBOROUGH: $335,000 | 981 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Andrea Roether at 980.307.3262
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COLLINS PARK: $339,900 | 1,586 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Ashlee Durrance at 770.354.3960
ROSWELL HOUSE: $350,000 | 1,161 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
COOL SPRINGS: $350,000 | 1,920 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
SOUTHPARK: $350,000 | 1,842 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370
MONTCLAIRE: $359,900 | 1,320 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Annie Cherry at 704.579.1663
BEVERLY CREST: $360,000 | 1,984 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530
STALLINGS FARM: $362,500 | 2,377 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Lori Turner at 704.904.2585
BLAKENEY: $379,900 | 2,994 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370
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up to $500,000
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up to $500,000
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ARBORCREEK: $385,000 | 2,040 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225
MIDWOOD: $389,000 | 1,166 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172
ARBORCREEK: $395,000 | 2,040 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225
THORNHILL: $410,000 | 2,610 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Amanda Blackburn at 704.516.9309
THE COURTYARDS AT JETTON: $435,000 | 2,209 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Lynne Cosper Lainis at 704.488.6576
SINGING SPRINGS: $439,000 | 2,591 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476
DILWORTH: $460,000 | 1,196 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011
PROVIDENCE PLANTATION: $465,000 | 3,014 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035
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NORMAN POINTE: $469,000 | 4,804 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Lynne Cosper Lainis at 704.488.6576
SHERWOOD FOREST: $472,000 | 2,563 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Kelly Catanese at 704.236.8414
CONNELLY ON CHURCHILL: $474,900 | 2,452 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 or Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656
WILLOW OAKS: $479,000 | 3,693 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172
SAILVIEW: $495,000 | 2,981 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035
TREMONT PLACE: $549,900 | 2,016 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Amanda Blackburn at 704.516.9309
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Erin Finnen (left) works with Christina Mauney to find the best rate for a new client.
F
inding the right mortgage lender is a lot like finding
Erin and Christina have mastered the art of providing
the right Little Black Dress, or LBD. The search
hands-on, white glove service throughout the
process can take forever but once you find that fit…
mortgage and refinancing process. Everyone who
ooolala… you know that LBD will take you great
works with Erin feels heard, valued, and appreciated.
places.
Erin and team seek to create a seamless transition into
Do you have last minute dinner plans? Grab your LBD.
new home ownership for people of all ages and phases of life.
Lunch with friends? Grab your LBD.
The LBD... everyone has one. It’s about finding the one that’s right for you. Erin
Business meeting that requires your best game? You
Finnen, and her team member, Christina
know it… Grab your LBD.
Mauney, are the right fit for you.
The LBD allows the wearer to be comfortable and confident in any setting. The LBD is timeless. It fits in
The LBD experience is the most unique, quality
with everything and everywhere. It never goes out of
experience in the Charlotte and surrounding area.
style.
Simplified. Satisfied.
And your mortgage lender relationship and
Erin and Christina know that two are better than one.
experience should be the same way. You should be
They work seamlessly to react in a timely manner to
able to call a mortgage lender who can work with your
every customer and ensure that the mortgages they
multi-million-dollar client as effectively as your six-
secure provide the best interest rates on the market.
figure client. You should trust your mortgage lender will get the work done in a timely manner.
Christina, a Charlotte-native, started as Erin’s assistant in 2013. Erin saw in Christina an eager young
If you don’t, then you’re not working with Team LBD.
woman who had the potential to be an incredible
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Featu re d Ve ndo r | Team LBD lender one day. She worked to nurture her growth and now considers her a partner in every aspect of the business. Christina as an integral part of her service provider team. Erin wants to bring the same energy of leadership and partnership to every loan she processes. She works to ensure that the process is simple and her customers are satisfied.
Proper Alignment Team LBD’s parent company is American Security Mortgage. This provides the team with a robust platform as they creatively secure loans in their effervescent, creative style. Yes, customers want great service. But, more than that, they want great loan rates. “We can provide incredible whiteglove service to every client, but if our rates are higher than our competitors we’ll lose the deal every time,” Erin said. “With ASM as our parent, we’re able to be the fit everyone needs.”
Realtor to Mortgage Lender Erin and Christina want strong relationships with
Team LBD has always made it a priority to ensure that
every person they encounter. That is especially true
each real estate transaction they complete creates a
regarding their relationship with Dickens Mitchener.
positive and profitable experience for their customer.
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#BTW
Tips from the Experts Helpful hints and local knowledge from the experts: our Style Team Members
“POCKET LISTINGS AND COMING SOON” BROCHURE
STAGING REALLY CAN HELP TO SELL A HOME
THE VALUE OF OPEN HOUSES Be open to having them! Some sell-
These tools have been very popu-
If the pictures look great and the
ers are private and don’t think that
lar with transferees and companies
potential buyers can see their Pin-
an open house will help to sell their
in the beginning stages of a relo-
terest boards when they walk into
home, but the exposure is valuable!
cation. Relocation Activity is very
a home, then you have made a con-
From postings on social media to
strong this spring. We have had the
nection. I had a “tweener” listing
neighbors checking it out and rec-
busiest first 6 weeks of a new year
(which means it’s not fully updated
ommending to other friends, it really
on record. If you are thinking about
with brand new kitchen and baths
is beneficial!
listing your home please reach out to
but they were not original either —
— Andi Morgan,
your DM agent or if you don’t have a
so renovated in the late 90s/early
Realtor®/Broker
trusted agent, allow us to select the
2000s). In order to freshen it up and
agent who has the most experience
make it look up-to-date, we staged
in your neighborhood.
the front two rooms and added some
— Catharine Pappas,
artwork to the family room. We had
Relocation Director
multiple offers. I feel certain that, had we not staged it, it would have taken a little longer to market and find the potential buyer who could look past the 1990s kitchen. — Ashley McMillan, Realtor®/Broker
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW To give your home great curb appeal and a fresh Spring look, replace any dead plants or shrubs. To really make flower beds look clean, put out fresh mulch or pine straw. Also, put colorful annual flowers in a pretty pot and place in front of your house. You only have seconds to impress with great curb appeal. — Genya Helms, Realtor®/Broker
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Tips from the Experts Helpful hints and local knowledge from the experts: our Style Team Members
SPRING MARKET IN CHARLOTTE
FIRST IMPRESSIONS CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
The spring market is especially
Once a homeowner decides to sell
desirable because your yard is in
their home, it needs to be positioned
be
full bloom. The leaves have filled in,
for maximum impact with Buy-
freshened (upholstery, windows,
the grass is green and the flowers are
ers. In the current Charlotte market
carpets, floors, tile grout, light
brighter than ever. Timing is excel-
this translates into the following:
fixtures, etc.). Eliminate any lin-
lent to coordinate closings with the end of school. This allows for buyers to move over the summer months, and settle in before fall when the new school year begins.. — Sarah Szczodrowski, Broker-in-Charge/Realtor®
MAKE TIME FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS
• First and foremost, your home
• The interior of your home should thoroughly
cleaned
and
gering offensive odors.
should be priced appropriately
• Neutralize paint colors and car-
for the current market. Your bro-
pet and repaint wherever neces-
ker will give you a summary of
sary, inside and out.
market conditions in your neighborhood as well as the best comparable sales used to determine the price.
Focus on the end goal when list-
• The first impression of the prop-
ing your home. Sellers need to be
erty is extremely important and
accommodating with access to their
all landscaping needs to be well
home for Buyers despite the incon-
maintained and healthy, the en-
venience. Make the Buyers excited
try walkway and porch clean,
about your home by giving them any
and the front door, door trim and
time they need! The short-term in-
threshold freshly painted.
convenience can really help reduce the time between listing and going under contract. — Ducie Stark, Realtor®/Broker
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• Whenever possible it’s best to get your home pre-inspected and to make necessary repairs before listing. This helps avoid difficult repair negotiations with the Buyer later in the process. • Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. The impact of a clear space and organized storage areas cannot be stressed enough. Sellers can get expert advice from their agent and stager on removing excess furnishings and accessories when advised. — Missy Stewart, Realtor®/Broker
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Dicke ns M itche ne r | Title Here
WELCOME To Estate Living in Myers Park.
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1930 QUEENS ROAD WEST
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$2,995,000 | 6 Bed/5.3 Bath A stunning one-of-a-kind estate home in the heart of Myers Park! Updated yet traditional, this 6-bedroom home rests on a sprawling lot along one of Charlotte’s most beautiful streets. The property stands out with a dramatic 2-story foyer with spiral staircases, gorgeous hardwood flooring, beautiful molding and millwork, and over 7,300 square feet of living space. Two amazing outdoor living areas overlook a vast backyard. Your own private paradise in one of Charlotte’s most coveted locations! For more information about this exclusive listing contact Owner/Broker Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or at vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com. PHOTO CREDIT: George Lainis Photography
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$500,000 – $1,000,000
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
SHERWOOD FOREST: $517,000 | 2,068 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369
DILWORTH: $544,500 | 1,680 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011
DILWORTH: $565,000 | 2,108 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635
MYERS PARK: $584,500 | 1,660 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Fitz Lee at 704.576.2979
BRIDGEHAMPTON: $589,900 | 4,592 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370
THE FOREST AT FORT MILL: $579,900 | 3,716 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082
ELIZABETH: $595,000 | 2,023 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871
RIVER WALK PLANTATION: $624,900 | 3,868 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468
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PERRIN PLACE: $630,000 | 2,032 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB: $640,000 | 3,272 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035
PIPER GLEN: $650,000 | 4,581 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
CHARLOTTE: $659,000 | 1,994 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580
SEDGEFIELD: $674,900 | 2,118 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530
CHERRY: $675,000 | 2,864 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Meghan Lluberas at 704.904.7404
HIGHGROVE: $675,000 | 3,568 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357
MYERS PARK: $679,000 | 2,863 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jennifer Saarbach at 609.306.9975 or Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680
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$500,000 – $1,000,000
Di cken s Mitchener | Listings
$500,000 – $1,000,000
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
RIVER RUN: $750,000 | 4,469 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Eric Madara at 704.909.9260
MONTIBELLO: $749,000 | 3,147 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837
SPRINGFIELD: $769,900 | 4,360 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Fitz Lee at 704.576.2979
MYERS PARK: $774,000 | 2,312 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680
DEERING OAKS: $775,000 | 2,465 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580
SUMMERLAKE: $799,000 | 3,555 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322
PROVIDENCE PARK: $824,900 | 3,528 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871
MYERS PARK: $839,900 | 3,125 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035
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SOUTHPARK: $845,000 | 4,144 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329
BELLEMEADE: $849,999 | 4,070 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035
COTSWOLD: $850,000 | 2,615 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530
EASTOVER: $865,000 | 3,101 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080
LONGVIEW: $869,000 | 5,445 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363
MYERS PARK: $870,000 | 2,473 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Stevee Baskerville at 704.650.7073
ELIZABETH: $875,000 | 3,507 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
FOXCROFT: $875,000 | 3,932 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369
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$500,000 – $1,000,000
Di cken s Mitchener | Listings
$500,000 – $1,000,000
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
DAVIS TRACE: $889,000 | 7,152 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350
FOXCROFT: $845,000 | 4,119 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322
MCALPINE FOREST: $868,750 | 4,023 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622
STONECROFT: $929,000 | 4,148 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082
QUAIL HOLLOW: $940,000 | 4,487 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622
MYERS PARK: $995,000 | 3,013 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552
MYERS PARK: $995,000 | 2,955 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680
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T he Di cken s Mitchener Advantage | Connections
WE PROUDLY SUPPORTED THESE ORGANIZATIONS IN 2018
DICKENS MITCHENER 2018 Numerical Breakdown of Transactions
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21%
8% 16% 39%
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Ballantyne Country Club Style 14828 JOCKEYS RIDGE DRIVE | Nestled on the 15th Green, this is truly a special Simonini built & renovated 6 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom home. Stunning double iron doors greet you at entry & open to a meticulously maintained home. Beautiful hdwds, 10’ ceiling and abundant millwork showcased throughout. 1st floor open floorplan creates easy family living as well as elegant entertaining. Beautiful stone frpl/built-in cabinetry is impressive GR focal feature. The renovated Kitchen boasts Subzero refrig, Wolf cooktop, refrig & warming drawers with your own built-in coffee bar! 1st floor in-law suite/office provides flexibility. Spacious master bedroom suite up with 2nd stone fireplace & seating area overlooking bkyd. Lg 3rd floor guest quarters features bdrm, rec area, built-in wet bar, refrig drawers, +more. You won’t want to leave the serene screened porch overlooking the lush backyard. Outside built-in grill and frpl create addl living space. 3-car garage w/custom cabinetry provides abundant storage. A true gem not to be missed in the heart of Ballantyne Country Club.
Contact Realtor®/Broker Sherry George for details | 704.968.5322 | sgeorge@dickensmitchener.com
Ne i g hbo rhood Hi gh li ght :
WEDDINGTON/ WAXHAW more Middleburg (Virginia) than Mecklenburg (County)
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harlotte – home to pro sports teams and
C
Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, host city to this year’s NBA All-Star Game and the Republican National
Convention in 2020 – is also home to rolling hills and bucolic horse farms. Horse country isn’t inside the city proper, but his-
toric Weddington/Waxhaw is just a short drive from the heart of Charlotte. And if the Union County area feels hundreds of miles from uptown Charlotte’s skyscrapers, it also seems decades removed from it. Life moves at a slower pace here, and that’s how residents like it. “It has a hometown feel,” said Dickens Mitchener Realtor®/Broker Andrea Thompson-Marsh, who’s lived in the area with her family since 2013. “It’s vibrant, but on a smaller scale.”
Megan Despard called “the most instagrammable spot
Dickens Mitchener agents who live in the area have a
in the Charlotte area.”) Downtown Waxhaw is brimming
lot to love about their neighborhood that’s more Middle-
with antique stores, coffee shops and Mom-and-Pop
burg (Virginia) than Mecklenburg (County). They cite the
restaurants. Beyond downtown, there’s plenty of sky,
schools, accessibility to Charlotte, the feeling of being
hills and horses.
out in the country and lower property taxes as reasons they chose Weddington/Waxhaw.
IT’S ALL HERE
Dickens Mitchener’s Broker-in-Charge Sarah
While the area feels far removed from city life, all
Szczodrowsk’s family of four has lived in Waxhaw for
the conveniences people need are within easy reach.
nearly six years. The horse culture is part of what lured
Restaurants, shopping, doctors’ offices, pre-school
her there. She and her 7-year-old daughter are equestri-
options, churches – everything people need is here or
ans who ride several times a week. “If you’re a horse per-
nearby.
son, it’s easy to find your place here,” she said. “There’s
The Despards have lived all over the area – in histor-
a downtown tack shop (Waxhaw Tack Exchange) where
ic, close-to-uptown neighborhoods, the suburbs of south
everyone goes.”
Charlotte and the Weddington/Waxhaw area – since
Adding to the authentic small-town feel are the
moving to Charlotte 18 years ago. And Waxhaw is their
downtown railroad tracks and historic footbridge over-
favorite. They live on a 5-acre lot in a house built in the
looking it. (It’s what Dickens Mitchener Realtor®/Broker
1970s. They appreciate that their kids can choose to be
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part of the academically rigorous International Bacca-
acres. The opportunity to custom build is what attracts
laureate (IB) program at their school.
many people to Weddington/Waxhaw. There’s still plen-
In their neighborhood – Providence Estates – all the lots are five acres. Large homesites are a hallmark of Weddington/Waxhaw.
ty of land on which to create a dream home. And the “secret” about all that land and the charm of an old-fashioned downtown is getting out. Waxhaw led
Although the Despards have a lot of land, they’re
the region in growth at a rate of 44 percent since the last
hardly remote. They’re in a neighborhood that’s just a
census, according to a May 25, 2017 Charlotte Observer
mile and a half from downtown Waxhaw. Their com-
feature. The story goes on to mention people “who live in
munity offers a wide variety of price points – from the
the Waxhaw area drive 15 minutes to a light rail station
$300s up to $1.5 million.
then commute into Charlotte, highlighting the allure of
Megan grew up riding horses. Her husband grew up on a sheep farm. The barn on their property is home to
transportation infrastructure and lower taxes outside the city.”
a Welsh pony. Four dogs and three cats are also part of
Farming pumps more than $467 million into the econ-
their menagerie. Megan said, “It’s just a wonderful way
omy annually, according to the Union County Chamber
for our kids to grow up.”
of Commerce. Area nurseries supply ornamentals, turf,
For any kid to grow up, in fact. Weddington/Waxhaw is a great place to raise a family – or to be an empty-nest-
shade trees and flowers to meet the demand for landscaping materials in the booming region.
er. The area has plenty of grandparents who retired here
Working farms dot Union County – made up of 14
to be near grandkids in Charlotte. While there are old,
municipalities – but the area isn’t all rural. The county
historic homes near downtown Waxhaw, there’s plenty
southeast of Mecklenburg has the highest concentration
of new construction, too. Dickens Mitchener recently
of aerospace jobs in North Carolina, according to the
listed an executive estate home in the area that sits on 18
Union County Chamber of Commerce.
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BON APPETIT
Tavern (an American comfort food spot inside an ex-
In recent years, farm-to-fork dining has gone from trendy to mainstream. In Weddington/Waxhaw, the
posed-brick building) are luring even Charlotte foodies to the area.
farms just happen to be a few miles from the restaurants.
Megan and her family love the dining scene just
Area residents don’t need to drive to Charlotte for gour-
around the corner from home. “The Black Chicken is
met dining. Restaurants such as Emmet’s Social Table
a darling wine and tapas bar,” she said. “And no visit
(housed in a turn-of-the-19 -century former Cotton
to Waxhaw is complete without a stop at the Waxhaw
Mill), Le Cochon d’Or (a French bistro) and Maxwell’s
Creamery.”
th
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And there’s so much more: Mary O’Neill’s has brought
The Despards were destined to move here. When
such wonderful life to downtown Waxhaw, she said. The
they lived in one of Charlotte’s close-in neighborhoods,
Main Street pub – offering bangers and mash, fish and
Megan would sometimes drive out to Weddington/Wax-
chips, corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie and oth-
haw with two sleeping babies in the car. Being in the car
er Irish fare – is so authentic that a number of the wait-
helped soothe the little ones – and being in the country
staff have Irish brogues.
relaxed the new mom. She’d call her husband from the
More local favorites: The Dreamchaser’s Brewery, a brick-walled Main Street microbrewery; Provisions, a deli/market; and 4 Corner Bakehouse & Coffee Co, th
car. “I can tell you’re in Waxhaw again,” he’d say. “You sound so relaxed.”
where they roast their own coffee beans on-site and offer board games and cards for patrons to while away the hours on a lazy Saturday.
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$1,000,000 +
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
MYERS PARK: $1,018,000 | 3,549 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530
SEDGEFIELD: $1,025,000 | 3,959 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476
BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB: $1,025,000 | 5,122 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322
DILWORTH: $1,030,000 | 2,962 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
DILWORTH: $1,050,000 | 3,221 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call JC Mahoney at 704.779.5120
MYERS PARK: $1,050,000 | 3,727 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560
SOUTHPARK: $1,075,000 | 5,609 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Andrea Roether at 980.307.3262
EASTOVER: $1,095,000 | 3,453 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
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EASTOVER: $1,099,000 | 2,850 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635
PERRIN PLACE: $1,149,000 | 3,148 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635
PROVIDENCE PARK: $1,150,000 | 4010 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
PROVIDENCE DOWNS: $1,135,000 | 7005 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Megan Despard at 704.953.8585
COTSWOLD: $1,195,000 | 4,228 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552
COTSWOLD: $1,195,000 | 3,548 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 or Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329
OLD FOXCROFT: $1,225,000 | 3,717 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369
COTSWOLD: $1,229,000 | 3,474 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 or Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329
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$1,000,000 +
Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings
ROYDEN: $1,249,000 | 5,148 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080
DILWORTH: $1,249,500 | 3,855 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011
MYERS PARK: $1,250,000 | 3,856 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225
MYERS PARK: $1,250,000 | 3,826 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225
PELLYN WOOD: $1,250,000 | 4,896 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560
MYERS PARK: $1,298,000 | 3,413 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494
MYERS PARK: $1,299,000 | 4,047 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 or Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329
SOUTHPARK: $1,325,000 | 6,119 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 7 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011
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MYERS PARK: $1,350,000 | 3 Duets, 6 End Unit Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225
MYERS PARK: $1,395,000 | 5,008 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288
EASTOVER: $1,395,000 | 4,040 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
DILWORTH: $1,445,000 | 4,030 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call JC Mahoney at 704.779.5120
EASTOVER: $1,495,000 | 3,768 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
MYERS PARK: $1,499,000 | 3,672 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296
COTSWOLD: $1,500,000 | 4,855 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashely McMillan at 704.575.2369
CHARLOTTE: $1,524,500 | 4,846 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580
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$1,000,000 +
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$1,000,000 +
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MYERS PARK: $1,525,000 | 3,672 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296
MYERS PARK: $1,595,000 | 4,419 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680
MYERS PARK: $1,599,000 | 3,793 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296
MYERS PARK: $1,625,000 | 3,793 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296
SEVEN EAGLES: $1,675,000 | 4,277 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
EASTOVER: $1,690,000 | 5,676 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
EASTOVER: $1,695,000 | 4,262 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680
MIDWOOD: $1,825,000 | 4,481 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Liz Lea at 704.905.8169 or Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
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EASTOVER: $1,849,000 | 4,630 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
MYERS PARK: $1,875,000 | 4,007 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Liz Lea at 704.905.8169
MYERS PARK: $1,950,000 | 5,435 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
PELLYN WOOD: $1,975,000 | 5,504 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080
EASTOVER: $2,100,000 | 4,519 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488
EASTOVER: $2,165,000 | 4,083 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
MYERS PARK: $2,195,000 | 5,090 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560
MYERS PARK: $2,199,000 | 5,118 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635
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MYERS PARK: $2,225,000 | 3,800 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871
WEDDINGTON: $2,100,000 | 6,420 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350 or Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
EASTOVER: $2,275,000 | 7,124 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398 or Ruth Moniz at 704.609.4846
LONGVIEW: $2,300,000 | 8,500 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350
EASTOVER: $2,200,000 | 5,844 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398 or Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
EASTOVER: $2,495,000 | 5,770 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
EASTOVER: $2,595,000 | 4,127 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
MYERS PARK: $2,795,000 | 7,986 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Liz Lea at 704.905.8169
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MYERS PARK: $2,995,000 | 7,364 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398 or Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
EASTOVER: $3,000,000 | 4,028 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
FOXCROFT: $3,000,000 | 5,741 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kelly Catanese at 704.236.8414
EASTOVER: $3,000,000 | 8,939 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
MYERS PARK: $3,095,000 | 7,797 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Marjorie Redding at 704.619.3823
MYERS PARK: $3,295,000 | 7,928 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
EDGEHILL: $3,450,000 | 5,284 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612
MYERS PARK: $3,500,000 | 5,804 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225
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MYERS PARK: $3,950,000 | 7,149 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 8 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
CARMEL PARK: $4,500,000 | 9,705 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398
QUAIL HOLLOW: $4,900,000 | 7,901 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
BLOWING ROCK, NC: $4,950,000 | 3,429 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
QUAIL HOLLOW: $6,250,000 | 14,866 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177
At Dickens Mitchener, our more than 100 full-time real estate professionals are committed to setting new standards for extraordinary customer service as well as providing our clients with intimate community knowledge and expertise. We’ve spent over 25 years perfecting our unique and effective business method and have set the region’s standard for innovative practices, client satisfaction and outstanding results.
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Quail Hollow | $4,900,000 This classic custom 6 bedroom/5.3 bathroom home is located on the 15th fairway of the Quail Hollow Club golf course. The welcoming foyer provides expansive views through the French doors to the covered porch. The main floor offers a study with custom built-ins, large family room with great natural light, a formal dining and well equipped kitchen that features dual islands as well as a large casual dining area. Additionally, there is a family office, exercise room and a guest suite. Dual staircases take you to the oversized Master Suite that features a private balcony, spa-like bathroom and 2 dressing room/closets with custom built-ins. Four secondary bedrooms, the laundry room and large bonus playroom round out the rest of the upper floor of the home. In addition to the large covered porch with an outdoor fireplace, there are 2 terraces to allow plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. This spectacular home has high ceilings and wonderful views of the very popular Quail Hollow golf course.
Contact Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com for more information today.
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CLT in
Charlotte Craft Breweries
s our population grows, and more people arrive in Charlotte every day, it is our mission to help them feel like they are in the know. Our video series, CLT in 3, highlights the exciting things happening in our town and the abundant number of fun, diverse places where they are happening… all in three minutes!
Our series host is Catharine Pappas, Dickens Mitchener
Director of Relocation. Recently, Catharine visited two of our area’s 30 craft breweries, in two of the hottest new locations in Charlotte, to find out what all the buzz is about. She spoke with Brittany Smith at Legion Brewing’s three-year-old Plaza Midwood
Catharine Pappas speaks with Gavin Toth of Divine Barrel Brewing in NODA
C LT i n 3 | Charlotte Craft Breweries location and Gavin Toth, co-founder and GM of Divine Barrel Brewing in NoDa, which opened just a year ago. In the video, Brittany and Gavin talk with Catharine about business, beers, neighborhoods, and Charlotte’s burgeoning brewing community. Many thanks to Brittany and Gavin for sharing their thoughts with us!
legionbrewing.com • divinebarrel.com
Tell us:
What is your favorite new Charlotte brewery? Your favorite style of beer (sour, lager, IPA, etc.)?
Suggest:
What would you like to know more about? Send us your suggestions for future CLT in 3 topics!
Search “Catharine Pappas” on YouTube to comment. Check back with us on all of our social media platforms for new CLT in 3 videos. Future topics may include: Charlotte Mechlenburg Schools, ethnic grocery items, greenways, sports, transportation, dining options, fitness, philanthropic opportunities, music/theater, coffee, and craft cocktails.
Brittany Smith of Legion Brewing talks with Catharine Pappas.
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DESIGNER TRENDS :
Steven Rasnick Interior Design
TODAY’S RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS ARE INCREASINGLY MORE TAILORED, EDITED, AND FREE OF CLUTTER. Yet a home that veers toward the sparse, need not be Spartan, sterile or minimal in effect or essence. A thoughtful, layered and well-curated mix of art, textiles, objects and accessories can warm and soften a space; yield sensuous comfort and luxury; and define and establish the personality and charm of a room. The reemergence of Old World crafts and artisanal goods is providing a rich source of inspiration for today’s home interiors. Many ancient motifs and icons from globally diverse ethnic and tribal designs are being beautifully infused in a wide range of contemporary artwork, fabrics, rugs, pottery, lighting, and accent furniture. Organic in form and timeless in simplicity and restraint, present-day tweaks of multi-cultural designs in color, shape, scale and technique are resulting in fresh and compelling interpretations and new applications. All blending seamlessly and naturally to both compliment and enhance any residential style or preference.
Photography by Chris Edwards for Steven Rasnick Interior Design
Di cken s Mitchener | LRE Annual Conference
Dickens Mitchener Awarded
HIGHEST HONOR at LRE Annual Conference
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he 2019 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LRE) Annual Conference in Las Vegas proved to be an invaluable and rewarding experience for Dickens Mitchener, Charlotte’s best source for residential real estate.
We are pleased to announce Dickens Mitchener’s Relocation Department received the highest honor for the entire LRE network, comprised of 565 real estate firms from more than 70 countries: the coveted 2018 Crown of Excellence award, and a historic 7 award nominations including: Diamond Award, Sapphire Award, Outgoing Sales Production, Equivalent Closings Sales Production, Outgoing Referral Production, RELO Direct, Inc. Direct Connection Leads Award, and the WQC Best Mobile Site for 2018. The Relocation Department at Dickens Mitchener is proud to accept these honors as we continue to strive for excellent service and making your move as seamless as possible, whether it’s across town, across the country, or “across the pond.” Put your trust in our market-leading team to achieve your real estate dreams. Sarah Szczodrowski, Broker-in-Charge/Realtor® with Dickens Mitchener reiterates the advantages of the conference. “To me, the conference is valuable as a place to collaborate with our managers and owners
Sa
meet with my peers from premier brokerages from around the
on industry topics and trends.
world to exchange knowledge
It’s energizing to bring back new
and share emerging trends was
ideas to take our company to the
invaluable. Real estate is a fast
next level. And networking among
ki rah Szczodrows our peers is always worthwhile for
business opportunities as well as ongoing collaboration throughout the year.” Catharine Pappas, Director of Relocation with the
moving industry. It is critical that we surround ourselves with the best
Ca as thar ine Papp
and brightest minds to ensure we are providing the right tools and technologies to our clients. The Best Brokerages Made Better.”
firm agrees. “This year I had the honor of attending
Jeff Murdock, Realtor®/Broker with Dickens Mitch-
my 21st LRE conference as a mentor and the incom-
ener was also in attendance and added his thoughts.
ing Chairman of the Advisory Council. This was our
“The conference was broken down into general sessions
best conference yet. The numerous opportunities to
for everyone to attend and breakout sessions on topics
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of your choosing. This conference brings
“Some of the highlights for me were the
together leading firms and agents in their
following: Amy Purdy, a paralymic medalist
perspective markets from all over the world.
snowboarder and finalist on Dancing with
It was great to meet and socialize with agents from various parts of the country and pick up tips
Jeff Murdock
the Stars, was the keynote speaker. She is a motivational speaker who talks about the chal-
from them. There were several panels with agents on
lenges she has had to overcome since losing her legs. Her
topics ranging from effective negotiating to state of the
message was that the possibilities are bigger than the
market with a question and answer session at the end of
problem. You must use your imagination to figure it out.
each breakout session. It is a great learning experience
And that is so true in real estate. Sometimes we want to
to hear from others as to how they handle their success-
throw in the towel and terminate the deal, but there is
ful real estate business. It really gets your creative juices
always a way to make it work out for your client.
flowing from how to impress your clients to marketing ideas for you and the firm.
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“In one breakout session, the topic was 1st Class Service. We had a speaker who had trained Ritz Carlton
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employees for 15 years and trains in real estate now. Her message was that you have to WOW your clients, not just be OK if you really want to make an impression. She gave several examples on how to make your clients raving fans and generate referrals. “Another great session talked about statistics and the economy and how we really don’t have much to worry about in real estate, based on all the indicators. The speaker noted that we will have a slowdown, but that it should be short lived. “The last session was about cultural differences and how to communicate and work with individuals from different countries. As we have people moving to
Joan Goode (center) with agents from our affiliates in Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Atlanta, San Jose, Palm Beach, and Houston.
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Charlotte from all over the world now, this was a very
of our clients. At this recent conference, we forged new
effective session. As you can see, there were a lot of
relationships and cemented old ones with other experts
great topics. At the end of the day we all discussed what
in our industry. We discussed the current state of the
we had heard and shared our thoughts, which was par-
economy, the real estate market, changes in the current
ticularly insightful.�
tax law, and gained important insights into emerging
Dickens Mitchener has been a member of LRE since 1996 and acknowledges the value in their thought
market trends. We at Dickens Mitchener are extremely proud of the
provoking and inspiring annual conferences. Through
awards that we’ve earned. We work hard each and every
collaboration and the sharing of ideas and with our
day to provide our clients with the highest possible level
peers from all over the world, we are able to discuss
of service and the best experience, whether it involves
success strategies, address common challenges, and
the purchase or sale of their homes.
gain practical knowledge that we can use in the service
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Stevee Baskerville 704.650.7073
Marcy Basrawala 704.280.1469
Amanda Blackburn 704.516.9309
Chris Carey 919.360.8520
Lindsay Carter 704.575.6668
Kelly Catanese 704.236.8414
Annie Cherry 704.579.1663
Suzanne Coddington 704.589.7172
Meghan Connor-Shelton 843.814.9339
Sarah Curme 704.578.7011
Tony D’Agostino 704.241.4769
Carol Davis 704.907.5772
Eve Davis 704.999.0719
Megan Despard 704.953.8585
JoAnna Dougan 704.617.0670
Michelle Dyman 704.998.7357
Jenny Eastman 704.773.0299
Sherry George 704.968.5322
Ellen Gibson 704.614.2296
Sarah Good 704.776.8956
Joan Goode 704.953.3035
Aubrey Grier 704.502.4612
Tim Hansley 704.621.6837
Genya Helms 704.634.2126
Missy Highsmith 704.905.6680
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OUR
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Wayne Honeycutt 704.576.2476
Suzy Hubbell 202.607.5688
Peggy Jones 704.607.5351
Christine Keagy 704.577.7321
Sarah Kennerly 704.904.6973
Kathy Lancaster 704.534.5552
Gary Lawn 704.309.5565
Liz Lea 704.905.8169
Fitz Lee 704.576.2979
Jane Lemmond 704.451.5871
Heather Mackey 704.661.0635
Eric Madara 704.909.9260
Jessica McCormick 704.650.8046
Ashley McMillan 704.575.2369
Fran Miller 704.488.0288
Vicky Mitchener 704.517.0177
Sherry Molella 704.607.1224
Ruth Moniz 704.609.4846
Cindi Moore 704.650.4642
Andi Morgan 704.494.1082
Jeff Murdock 205.276.6488
Jennifer Otis 614.620.2329
Catharine Pappas 704.661.2402
Roger Price 704.458.5486
Isabel Roberts 704.607.5560
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704.608.8656 | 704.608.0448
Jimmy & Sharon Rountree
Shelly Rydell 704.649.6530
Sarah Schwarz 704.578.7803
Winnie Simmons 704.576.9225
Ashley Smith 704.756.3494
Cinda Smith 704.904.7363
Ducie Stark 704.641.5398
Missy Stewart 704.996.9080
Bonnie Stroup 704.458.2558
Sarah Szczodrowski 704.877.3350
Carolyn Taylor 704.236.1936
Andrea Thompson-Marsh 704.255.5218
Margo Wells 704.576.2854
Lisa Whetstone 704.607.9619
Prince Witt 704.661.2322
DICKENS MITCHENER 2018 Agent Productivity by Firm $7,000,000 $6,000,000
DICKENS MITCHENER
$1,857,772
$2,296,099
$2,745,391
$3,302,282
$1,000,000
$3,627,777
$2,000,000
$4,154,809
$3,000,000
$4,635,844
$4,000,000
$6,202,817
$5,000,000
OTHER COMPANIES
*Competitor data pulled from the Carolina Multiple Listing Service for 1/1/2018–12/31/2018
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e at Dickens Mitchener are so grateful to live and work in this beautiful city! Whether you, your friends or your family are moving
to or from Charlotte, we can open the right doors for you to make your transition a pleasant one. Referrals are the best compliment a RealtorÂŽ can receive, so if you have friends, family or colleagues looking to buy or sell, please suggest they reach out to your preferred Dickens Mitchener real estate expert. We will ensure they receive the same excellent service you did!
We want you to be our client for life, and we take the challenge of earning your trust and loyalty completely to
heart.
Far more than business, it is a personal matter to us whether you are merely satisfied or absolutely delighted with our services. And so, more than an agent, we offer a highly
experienced team. More than their experience, we dedicate hours upon hours of hard work. More than such
diligence, we add original ideas and remarkable touches that excite you about buying or selling a home. And finally, more than all our efforts, we give you our sincere
appreciation for choosing our way.
your best source for residential real estate Connect with us
DICKENS MITCHENER Your Best Source for Residential Real Estate.
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If you are already working with a REALTOR®, this marketing piece is not intended as a solicitation of a listing.