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As we welcome winter and wrap a bow around 2019, we celebrate the memorable accolades the Dickens Mitchener Style team achieved this year.

Inside the Winter issue, we hear from one of our clients who practiced Emergency Medicine as a physician and took a leap of faith to pursue her dream as a writer of medical fiction. We take an intimate look at Uptown to see what the pulse of Charlotte is all about in our neighborhood spotlight.

Also included in issue 6 is a Q & A with Mimosa Grill’s executive chef Thomas Marlow, plus design trends from a local interior designer, our favorite holiday traditions, insider tips from our team of real estate experts, over 150 of our exclusive listings and much more!

While winter brings cooler temperatures to the city, the spirit of the season brings warmth to our homes. We are so grateful to each of our clients, who continue to put their trust in us, and for all of our neighbors who call the Queen City home. We look forward to working with you in the year to come, Happy Holidays and New Year!

Dickens Mitchener Founder and Owner

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Issue 6, Winter 2019/2020 contents DM Services | 5 Client Spotlight: Kimmery Martin | 6 Featured Builder: Alair Homes | 10

, you’re When you hire a Dickens Mitchener Realtor®

Relocation Training: Trained on Trains | 12

hiring an agent committed to embracing all avenues

Connections: Dickens Mitchener Is Social! | 15

to sell your home. With our robust corporate social media network, boasting over 24,500 followers across Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram our team values the power of these online channels. The unmatched growing reach of these audiences helps to showcase your home within our network and all around the world. Follow us @dickensmitchener today!

Featured Vendor: Mimosa Grill | 24 #BTW: Tips from the Experts | 28 Giving Back: Wayfinders | 31 Neighborhood Highlight: Uptown | 42 The Dickens Mitchener App | 47 Housing Market Overview | 55 Community Involvement | 56 Designer Trends: Carolina Design Associates | 60 Dickens Mitchener: Our Style Team | 61 ON OUR COVER

2 Bedrooms•2 Full • 1,624 sq ft Rare opportunity to live in the heart of Myers Park! This one of a kind condo & the property known as "Carol Hall" have a rich & unique history. Originally the home of J. Luther Snyder, the founder of the Charlotte Coca Cola Bottling Company, was later owned by Ike Belk who gifted the building to Queens College as studio space for art students. The lovely grounds & period details are a gem in Queen Charlotte's crown! The formal entry, high ceilings, fireplaces, graciously sized bedrooms along with hardwoods, marble counters & abundant natural light make this a truly exceptional condo. Welcome Home! The architect, Martin Evans Boyer, Jr., who originally designed the home for J Luther Snyder, was a prominent architect in Charlotte best known for his residential architecture, primarily in the city’s most prestigious suburbs including Eastover and Myers Park. He is considered by many to be Charlotte’s preeminent revivalist architect.

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WHEN YOU CHOOSE OUR DICKENS MITCHENER TEAM… you are putting your trust in the most talented, expe4 Bedrooms•3 Full, 2 Half Baths•3,745 sq ft Elegant move-in-ready Providence Country Club estate with community features that include wide tree-lined streets, large lots, street lights and sidewalks. Generous updated kitchen filled with natural light, new stainless appliances and granite countertops.

Kitchen overlooks the magnificent, private backyard and stone terrace. Additional property updates include refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and freshly painted interior throughout. First level offers master suite, large secondary bedrooms, as well as ample storage. The outdoor living space is perfect for entertaining, especially the peaceful back porch.

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rienced, 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•4 Full, 1 Half Baths•5,862 sq ft Amazing European inspired custom home with soaring 12 ft ceilings, heavy moldings, custom cabinetry, Hardwood floors, incredible basement space perfect for entertaining.Beautiful formals, gourmet kitchen features gas 6 burner/griddle/double oven, built in refrigerator. Large pantry and wine fridge. 5 bedrooms. 2 Offices with custom built ins. Opens to family room with gas fireplace and atrium access to veranda with outdoor fireplace. Up and down covered porch. Custom designer basement with beautiful built ins, custom bar with Kegorator, under counter fridge, wormy chestnut countertop and barn wood walls. Game Rm, Media Rm, Music Rm,Personal Gym, Tons of storage. Two Playrooms!! Back yard and drainage reengineered, including landscaping design and water/drainage. Short walk to Old Providence Elementary School and Parks. Wood blinds & custom window treatments. Outdoor gas assist fireplace & gas grill hook up. 2nd floor screened porch.

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T he Di cken s Mitchener Advantage | Services

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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Our agents provide detailed and honest advice to ensure your best interests are top priority

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KIMMERY MARTIN TAKING THE LEAP

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“The day the issue came out, I woke up at 5:30 in the morning to run out and buy a copy,” recalls Kimmery Fleischli, Charlotte-based novelist and Dickens Mitchener client. “It’s rare for the New York Times to review a debut novel, and it’s even more uncommon in my genre – which is medical fiction mixed with women’s fiction. I have to admit that seeing my picture in the Times has been the most exciting moment of my writing career so far.”

KIMMERY’S DEBUT WORK, The Queen of Hearts, was released in 2018 and has received high praise from media outlets throughout the country — including Southern Living, The Harvard Crimson, The Charlotte Observer, and The New York Times. She also promotes reading; interviews authors; teaches writing seminars; and frequently speaks at libraries, book festivals, and bookstores around the United States.

But Kimmery Fleischli is no ordinary novelist.

Prior to taking the leap into the wonderful (and sometimes arduous) world of writing, Kimmery practiced Emergency Medicine as a physician in multiple Charlotte-area hospitals.

“In my past life, I was an Emergency Room doctor.

I trained at Vanderbilt University and practiced in the CMC Health Care system,” says Kimmery. “But a few years ago, I found my passion for writing, which turned into its own full-time job.”

While Kimmery does still keep a toe in medicine — filling in at Carolina Asthma and Allergy and covering some of their shot clinics in case people have anaphylactic reactions — her focus is now on writing. “When you produce a novel, you’re not done when the writing is done. You have to do quite a bit of publicity and marketing for literature, just like you would for any product you’re trying to put in front of the public,” explains Kimmery. “I do a lot of interviews, events, social media posting, and traveling. I also teach a writing course in Florida once or twice a year. By adding all of these writing-related tasks and functions, my love of writing has ballooned into a very full-time career.”

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C li ent Sp o tli ght | Kimmery Martin The decision to pursue a writing career came to

picked up by a really great New York agent who sold

Kimmery from a very organic place. “I’ve always

the book to Penguin Random House,” says Kimmery.

been a huge book nerd,” she says. “I decided to try

“Then they offered me a contract for two more novels,

my hand at writing about five years ago. I started

with the condition that both are medical fiction with

out writing book reviews for a parenting website

female protagonists.”

here in Charlotte and wound up liking it so much

Kimmery’s second novel, The Antidote for Every-

that I started my own website to review books and

thing, is set to come out in February of 2020 and like

interview authors.”

the first, also centers around a friendship of two

That experience would then segue into Kim-

physicians. One is a Urologist and the other is a Family

mery writing her first novel. “I remember reading

Medicine doctor. Things go rogue when their hospital

a book that was underwhelming, to say the least. I

system prevents them from treating certain groups of

turned to my husband and said, ‘I’m going to write

patients. “I think at its heart, the book asks how far you

a book.’ He chuckled and said, ‘Uh-huh.’” Kimmery

would go to defend a friend,” summarizes Kimmery.

continues, “I wanted to at least give it a shot. Writing

She’s starting the writing process now for her third

is a desire that I feel many people have, and I think

novel, which will follow an Infectious Disease doctor

that’s because we all enjoy stories and we all have a

who’s traveling in Southern Europe and Northern Afri-

story to tell.”

ca after the outbreak of a particularly terrible virus.

And Kimmery did take that shot. Before having

Kimmery’s writing blends both of her fields of

an agent, a contract, or a publisher, Kimmery set

out to write her first novel, The Queen of Hearts.

The book is set in Charlotte and tells the story of a cardiologist and trauma surgeon who had been life-

to the forefront of Photo courtesy of The Latewriting Show/Grammy Museum her style.

long friends — but one is concealing a big secret

from the other. “After a very long,

humbling search to get it pub-

lished, I wound up getting

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expertise — bringing her

medical background

It’s all about being in tune with the human experience.

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Clie nt S p o tl ight | Kimmery Martin “I find writing so incredibly fulfilling because

Luckily for her readers, Kimmery does have that

there really is no other field that more completely cap-

passion. It’s what led her to leave the industry she

tures the gamut of human emotions,” she says. “Except

knew in the pursuit of a different kind of happiness.

for medicine. Especially the Emergency Department.

“Once I sat down and started writing, I discovered

You see people from the moment of their first breaths

really quickly how much I loved it. I felt drawn to do

to their last.”

it. I would dream about it. I would pull over my car

And yet, even when you have the depth of knowl-

on the side of the road to scribble something down,”

edge that Kimmery does, writing can be surprisingly

says Kimmery. “It’s that kind of obsession that demon-

difficult. “You’re whittling down an infinite universe

strates you’ve found yourself on a path you’ll want to

of possibilities into a finite number of words that

stick with.”

have to be coherent and interesting,” says Kimmery.

The Antidote for Everything releases from Penguin

“Also, writing can be a pretty thankless job. It usual-

Random House on February 18, 2020. You can read

ly isn’t highly paid, and it’s very labor intensive. It’s

more about Kimmery on her website, where you can

a process that takes years and years and thousands

pre-order it, or follow Kimmery on Twitter, Facebook,

and thousands of hours of effort, then thousands and

Instagram, or Goodreads.

thousands of hours more promoting it. Then you have

Note: There will be a ticketed book launch luncheon at

a book that costs the same as a couple cups of coffee,

Quail Hollow Country Club at 11:00am and an evening

but people balk at buying it. You wouldn’t choose to be

event at 7:00pm at Park Road Books, open to the public,

a writer if you didn’t have a true passion for it.”

on February 18th. You can find more information at kimmerymartin.com.

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Di cken s Mitchener | Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions Orbs of twinkling lights hang from the outstretched branches of historic trees on Hillside Avenue, while on Queens Road West, stately homes are cast in the festive glimmer of lovingly placed luminarias. Uptown, little eyes are all aglow in a dim Belk Theater as Clara gracefully hoists a beloved Nutcracker toy high into the air. In LoSo, a bustling German market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery smells of warm baked goods and goblets filled to the brim with seasonal brews.

In this season of shared joys, you’ll find that communities in the Queen City let laughter linger and good cheer overflow both inside and out of the home. From the impressive display of holiday lights in McAdenville just west of Charlotte to the decorations in our own front yards, Charlotte knows how to make spirits bright.

“We have a beautiful cherry tree in our front yard that we have been lighting for years and years,” says Dickens Mitchener’s Office Administrator, Melanie Vise who, along with her husband Robert, string every light by hand to the delight of their family and neighbors.

While Charlotte may look her finest decked in festive radiance, for many, the warmth of home is illuminated best in the simple joys become the most treasured traditions.

“My favorite tradition is sitting on the sofa after midnight service in our pajamas, reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” says Dickens Mitchener Realtor®/Broker Cindi Moore.

Sharing a love for the season’s cozier tidings is Dickens Mitchener Realtor®/Broker Vicky Mitchener and her family. “On Christmas Eve, the girls get to open one present and it’s always pajamas. Then they get in their pajamas and we watch Christmas movies.”

Whether spent skating under skyscrapers at uptown’s Holidays on Ice or tucked under the arm of a loved one while Bing Crosby sings, in Charlotte, the holidays are always right at home.

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The D icke ns M itche ne r A dva nt a ge | Relocation Training

TRAINED ON TRAINS (AND SCHOOLS, SPORTS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE CHARLOTTE HAS TO OFFER)

Words: Page Leggett

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T he Di cken s Mitchener Advantage | Relocation Training

Catharine Pappas, a Charlotte native and Dickens Mitchener’s Relocation Director, is also a teacher.

The more we know…

It’s her job to keep agents current on all things Char-

said. “The more we know, the more we can help clients.”

Pappas’s pupils are eager. “Our agents love to learn,” she

lotte. To do that, she’ll often invite them to join her

Nothing is out of scope for agents. When Dickens

outside the office. They’ve met at a brewery, at the U.S.

Mitchener works with a relocating company, agents

National Whitewater Center, and one recent training

will do everything from taking clients on a tour of the

took place…on a train.

school their child may attend, to setting up playdates, to

Pappas led training aboard Charlotte’s LYNX Blue

hosting a cocktail party so newcomers can meet their

Line, the 19-mile light rail system stretching from I-485

neighbors. Just last week, Pappas was at a client’s home

in south Charlotte to UNC Charlotte in north Charlotte.

on move-in day to be sure their internet was hooked up.

More than 30 agents—better than a third of the office—

Clients are often surprised by the level of service

boarded the train in NoDa, Charlotte’s arts district, to

Dickens Mitchener provides. She said, “We become best

see for themselves all that’s happening along the rail

friends with our transferees.”

line.

“Charlotte is moving at the speed of light,” said

Pappas is active locally—and, in the industry—globally. She holds her Certified Relocation Professional

Pappas, who’s been Dickens Mitchener’s Relocation

(CRP), Relocation Certified Coordinator (RCC) and

Director for 26 years. “If an agent hadn’t been to NoDa

Global Destination Specialist (GDS) designations. She’s

in the past six months, they were surprised. It looks

one of just seven Relocation Directors across the globe

completely different now.” The rail line has a way of

to have been inducted into the Leading Real Estate

revitalizing everything around it.

Companies of the World® Relocation Directors Hall of

The purpose of the training-aboard-the-train was

Fame. This year, she’s chairing both the Advisory Coun-

twofold. First, Charlotte newcomers often ask about

cil for LRE and serving on the board of The Relocation

light rail—especially if they plan to use it to commute.

Directors Council.

“The only way our agents can tell clients what the light

Pappas’s teammates love to see her honored for

rail is like is if they ride it themselves,” Pappas said. The

her hard work. But what newcomers care about is

other purpose was to showcase the University area—a

getting acclimated—quickly—to their new city and

region already seeing the development benefits of light

all it offers. And thanks to Pappas, Dickens Mitch-

rail.

ener agents are Charlotte authorities, which means

“This area is going to be the next South End,” Pappas said, citing the vibrant, formerly industrial neighbor-

clients new to the Queen City are always on track for a smooth transition.

hood where the LYNX line began in 2007. Light rail has transformed the former ghost town into a boomtown.

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up to $500,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

MARLBOROUGH WOODS: $87,500 | 850 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Sarah Kennerly at 704.904.6973

MARLBOROUGH WOODS: $87,500 | 850 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Sarah Kennerly at 704.904.6973

SELWYN VILLAGE: $124,900 | 650 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

FRANCISCAN TERRACE: $162,500 | 1,086 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580

ALSON COURT: $165,000 | 614 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

DILWORTH EDGE: $167,000 | 884 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

PIEDMONT ROW: $170,000 | 725 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

OLDE STONE CROSSING: $175,000 | 1,662 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

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MORRISON CONDOMINIUMS: $184,000 | 786 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

SHARON SOUTH: $189,500 | 1,978 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

SOUTHEND: $193,000 | 578 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Kelly Catanese at 704.236.8414

QUEENS STATION: $220,000 | 867 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

NEWMAN MANOR: $230,000 | 1,528 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

PINEY GROVE: $236,000 | 1,898 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

GASTONIA, NC: $250,000 | 2,507 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

SARDIS WOODS: $259,900 | 1,656 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Fitz Lee at 704.576.2979

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up to $500,000

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

up to $500,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

AVENUE CONDOMINIUMS: $265,000 | 776 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Andrea Roether at 980.307.3262

CHARLOTTE: $274,999 | 2,103 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Julie Brown at 704.302.7464

BRADFIELD FARMS: $275,000 | 2,295 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms. 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

SEDONA AT STONE CREEK RANCH: $284,000 | 1,855 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

PLEASANT OAKS: $298,000 | 2,576 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

GILEAD RIDGE: $298,500 | 2,793 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

COLLINS PARK: $305,000 | 1,005 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

RIVERDALE: $309,000 | 2,507 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

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HUNTLEY GLEN: $318,000 | 2,332 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Andrea Roether at 980.307.3262

1315 EAST CONDOMINIUM: $320,000 | 1,046 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

SKYLINE TERRACE: $325,000 | 1,295 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Andrea Roether at 980.307.3262

SARDIS FOREST: $325,000 | 2,214 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

LAUREL RIDGE: $325,000 | 1,098 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Suzy Hubbell at 202.607.5688 | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488

BRANDON: $342,999 | 2,873 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Lynne Cosper Lainis at 704.488.6576

1315 EAST CONDOMINIUM: $345,000 | 1,578 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Kate Terrigno at 631.903.3021

ARBORMERE: $347,500 | 2,936 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

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up to $500,000

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

up to $500,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

MADISON PARK: $349,000 | 1,287 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Lynne Cosper Lainis at 704.488.6576

SUN CITY CAROLINA LAKES: $350,000 | 1,896 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

STONEHAVEN: $361,500 | 1,859 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

REAVENCREST: $364,900 | 2,363 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Meghan Connor Shelton at 843.814.9339

BRIGHTMOOR: $367,000 | 3,164 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

FERNCLIFF CONDOS: $374,900 | 1,869 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

MATTHEWS, NC: $375,000 | 2,081 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Johana Troutman at 704.756.3637

HILLSIDE WEST: $375,000 | 1,356 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363

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CARSONS POND: $375,000 | 2,115 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

COLONIAL VILLAGE: $384,900 | 1,879 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Jenny Eastman at 704.773.0299

SOUTHPARK: $385,000 - 425,000 | 11 Total Townhouses, 4 Under Contract | 1,5432,040 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Baths | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

COTSWOLD: $390,000 | 1,696 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

HILLSIDE WEST: $395,000 | 1,471 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Johana Troutman at 704.756.3637

WILLIAMSBURG: $399,900 | 2,902 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Meghan Lluberas at 704.904.7404

SINGING SPRINGS: $399,950 | 2,591 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476

DILWORTH: $429,000 | 1,542 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

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up to $500,000

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up to $500,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

TRANQUIL COURT: $429,500 | 1,078 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580

MADISON PARK: $450,000 | 1,643 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Annie Cherry at 704.579.1663

BURNING TREE: $459,500 | 2,603 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

RADBOURNE: $475,000 | 3,735 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

TRANQUIL COURT: $475,000 | 1,514 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680

EASTOVER: $495,000 | 2,319 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Fitz Lee at 704.576.2979

SAGEWOOD: $499,000 | 2,781 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

SHERWOOD FOREST: $499,000 | 2,195 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520

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WORLD-CLASS SERVICE, WORLD-CLASS INTRODUCTIONS.

DICKENS MITCHENER 2018 Numerical Breakdown of Transactions

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$1,000,000 + (16%) $750,000 - $1,000,000 (8%)

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ince 1995, Mimosa Grill has remained one of uptown Charlotte’s favorite restaurants. It’s a rare feat for a restaurant to remain popular for a quarter of a century, but Burke Hospitality Group is known for its popular dining concepts (Harper’s, Upstream and One Catering) which have stood the test of time. Executive Tom Marlow shared a few of the secrets to Mimosa’s success.

HOW HAS MIMOSA GRILL THRIVED FOR SO LONG?

WHAT ARE SOME MENU MAINSTAYS?

We keep evolving, but our core principles have

Our menu changes often. Lunch changes seasonally;

always been true: we maintain great relationships with

dinner can change weekly.

the best local purveyors, we care about our ingredients

At lunch, our simple and classic pimento cheese

and where they come from, and we offer guests a com-

appetizer is always a favorite. Pecan-crusted trout with

fortable setting that’s not over the top.

peach chutney is popular. Anything that’s cooked over

So much has happened around us since we opened —the BB&T Ballpark, the Bechtler Museum, the Knight

live wood is popular. That’s become trendy for restaurants to do now, but it’s been a staple for us for years.

Theater. We’re also a pre-theater destination given our proximity to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR BEVERAGE PROGRAM? We offer some exceptional wines by the glass that

YOU'RE OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER, RIGHT?

you can normally find only by the bottle, thanks to our

Yes, and for Saturday and Sunday brunch. We are

Coravin wine preservation system. That’s a tool that

a completely different restaurant at lunch than we are

punctures the cork but preserves it. We’re offering six

at dinner. Guests who are used to getting a sandwich,

or seven different Coravin pours now.

entrée salad or blue plate special here for lunch are surprised to see how the menu morphs at nighttime.

We serve a lot of North Carolina craft beers; two of our taps are dedicated to OMB (Olde Mecklenburg Brewery). Other taps change seasonally.

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Dicke ns M itche ne r | Mimosa Grill We tend to stick to classic cocktails but use high-quality and mostly local ingredients like Doc Porter’s gin and vodka.

AND SWEETS? All of our desserts are made in-house.

Chocolate pecan pie and butterscotch mousse, served in an old-fashioned sundae glass, are two fall and winter favorites.

Thomas Marlow himself is a key ingredient to Mimosa’s success. He’s been executive chef since 2015, but has been with Burke Hospitality on and off since 2012. “Most of our staff has been with us for years,” Chef Marlow said. “We have kitchen staff who’ve been here 16–18 years. The sous chef and I have worked together for six years. Our team is committed to providing a great dining experience for guests.”

Visit Mimosa Grill at 327 S. Tryon St. Call 704.343.0700 or visit mimosagrill.com for reservations.

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#BTW

Tips from the Experts Helpful hints and local knowledge from the experts: our Style Team Members

FIVE TIPS FOR OUT OF TOWNERS TO ENJOY FALL IN THE CITY LIKE A LOCAL

WINTER HOME LANDSCAPING

• Whether you’re arriving or pick-

• Take the light rail from Pineville to

Don’t forget your yard during the

ing up friends & family visiting

UNCC to see the amazing growth

Winter! Make your home stand out

this fall it is sometimes easier to

of Charlotte; you need to add this

from all the others on the market with

pick up passengers from Charlotte

to your list. 36th Street Station is

some simple yard maintenance. Keep

Douglas Airport at Departures vs.

a great place to jump off for a beer

the leaves raked up and off the lawn,

Arrivals.

or get off at East/West Station to

sidewalks, and porches. Don’t forget

visit Atherton Mill which is a great

to pamper your shrubs with a bit of

place to shop. Charlotte has over

selective pruning; it makes them look

30 craft breweries and more than

tidy and promotes healthy Spring

a dozen wine bars (including one

growth. Give dreary garden beds a

that just opened in a rose garden!),

visual makeover with fresh edging

and getting to and from them safe-

and mulch. Mulch is your friend in

ly via the Light Rail is the perfect

the Winter—and all year long—as it

solution.

not only makes existing plants pop,

• It will take time to get used to people saying hello, smiling at you and making eye contact. We are not weird just really friendly!

• It is easier to take Uber, rather than drive and park, if you have a meeting or dinner in Uptown Charlotte.

• If you have not been to the U.S. National Whitewater Center yet, take the time this fall to enjoy music,

— Catharine Pappas, Relocation Director

but it also makes beds look well-tended and cared for. All buyers appreciate a visually well-kept yard and it

great beer, great food and maybe

can set a positive note before a buyer

some exercise since it is open year-

even takes a step into the home. Neat

round.

and tidy equates in a buyer’s mind to a seller who has taken care of their home, which adds to their perception of value. So, mulch it, prune it, and rake baby rake!

— Fran Miller, Realtor®/Broker

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Tips from the Experts Helpful hints and local knowledge from the experts: our Style Team Members

TALK TO A LENDER FIRST

FIRST TIME BUYERS AND SELLERS

ADVICE TO RENTING MILLENNIALS

One of the best things a buyer can do

It is easy and fun to browse listings

Many millennial’s feel they aren’t in a

before beginning their home search

online, especially if purchasing a

position to purchase because they ei-

in this competitive market, is to speak

house is a few months away—but

ther owe too much on student loans or

with a lender. Knowledge is pow-

don’t feel bad reaching out to an agent

they haven’t saved enough for a down

er! Most buyers will be surprised at

to preview a house that caught your

payment. In actuality, there are many

what they can actually afford given

eye in the meantime. We don’t mind

new loan programs out there that re-

the low rates. For current renters, of-

at all! You learn so much more about

quire as little as 3% or less for down

ten a mortgage would be lower than

a house walking through compared

payments. Most mortgage companies

their rent payment and they would

to viewing pictures online, so don’t

don’t want to deny a home loan be-

be building equity as well as having a

hesitate to reach out even if you aren’t

cause you have student loans to pay.

nice tax right off. There are also fan-

“quite ready” to buy. It’s the best way

They will work with you as best they

tastic programs for first time home

to learn what you are looking for and

can to make it possible for you to pur-

buyers. I also recommend asking your

helps create a great foundation for

chase a new home. Always ask and

lender to work backwards from the

when you are in the full search pro-

don’t assume. Remember it is more

monthly mortgage you feel comfort-

cess!

expensive to rent in Charlotte than

able paying. A pre-qualified buyer knows what they can truly afford and can tour homes within their budget.

When the right one comes a long, they will be ready to jump on it and write an offer!

— Amanda Blackburn, Realtor®/Broker

—Annie Cherry, Realtor®/Broker

to buy. You will be paying a mortgage one way or another—yours or someone else’s.

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL?

— Jeff Murdock,

The right time to list is always when

Realtor®/Broker

you’re ready to sell. There are great ways to position your home depending on the time of the year.

—Andi Morgan, Realtor®/Broker

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The D icke ns M itche ne r A dva nt a ge | We Are Global

DM's RELOCATION DIRECTOR ATTENDS GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM This July, Relocation Director Catharine Pappas got some very exciting news: that she would be traveling to Greece come September. How? Catharine was the winner of RELO Direct’s 2019 Corporate Account Referral Contest. The Prize? A free trip to Athens, Greece to attend one of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s (LeadingRE) most renowned events, the LeadingRE Global Symposium.

The Global Symposium brings in independent real estate brokerages, much like Dickens Mitchener, from 70 countries in our affiliate net­ work. The event gave Catharine the opportunity to connect with key network leaders who understand the value of being world-wide and globally-connected. It’s a real triumph for our relocation department and for Dickens Mitchener to represent Charlotte at this global event.

Every year The Global Symposium is hosted in different cities. The 2019 Symposium took place in the historical city of Athens, Greece.

Catharine spent a lot of her time learning what is driving key markets across the globe, learning what economic conditions are like in our affiliate member’s countries and how this might effect international buyers coming into the US. Charlotte has seen a huge increase in transferees coming from abroad to live and work in the Queen City. In 2019, the Dickens Mitchener Relocation Department helped clients move to Charlotte from all over the globe, including clients in South America, Mexico, Singapore, The United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong and France. The information that Catharine learned at the Symposium will be invaluable to these transferees and their families.

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Di cken s Mitchener | Giving Back

For over 30 years, WAYFINDERS has been positively impacting the lives of children through summer camp experiences, year-round enrichment opportunities, and one-on-one mentoring relationships.

IN 2020, WAYFINDERS WILL SERVE 150 AT-RISK CMS 4TH -12TH GRADERS, AND WE COULD NOT DO THIS IMPORTANT WORK WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Melissa Raphael Community Volunteer

Board Member Emeritus Gary Ferraro Community Volunteer Spencer Blythe Community Volunteer

VP of Fundraising Andrew Lopez

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Todd Chapman, M.D. OrthoCarolina Spine Center

VP of Middle School Programs Reed Griffith

Fred Dumas Dark Cubed

VP of High School Programs Gillian Small Communities in Schools

Vince Hindman Wells Fargo

Flagship Healthcare Properties LLC

VP of Mentoring George Metz Communities in Schools Treasurer Ken Doty Elliott Davis PLLC Secretary Stacy Levinson MyEyeDr.

Adam Farber Colliers International

Jim Furr Community Volunteer Edward Kuehnle Red Ventures Jason Mayer Wells Fargo Advisors Maria Mendoza Parker Haynes and Boone, LLP Emily Mullinix Community Volunteer Justin Perry Perry Counseling Healing and Recovery PLLC Steve Raphael Community Volunteer

WAY F I N D E R S

980-355-0803 725 Providence Rd., Suite 212 Charlotte, NC 28207

Donations can be made at wayfindersnc.org Contact Mollie James, Executive Director, to inquire about being a mentor at mjames@wayfindersnc.org

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

SUN CITY CAROLINA LAKES: $500,000 | 2,536 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

SAGEWOOD: $520,000 | 2,781 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

LAKE PROVIDENCE ESTATES: $524,900 | 3,646 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

QUAIL VIEW: $525,000 | 4,791 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

PROVIDENCE PARK: $529,900 | 1,815 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Cindi Moore at 704.650.4642

COTSWOLD: $539,000 | 2,250 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

MIDWOOD: $540,000 | 2,323 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Stevee Baskerville at 704.650.7073

COTTONWOOD: $549,995 | 3,358 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

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CENTURION ESTATES: $575,000 | 3,808 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Kate Terrigno at 631.903.3021

PIPER GLEN: $590,000 | 3,729 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Annie Cherry at 704.579.1663

MYERS PARK: $649,000 | 2,019 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552

MYERS PARK: $649,900 | 1,624 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

MYERS PARK MANOR: $649,900 | 1,617 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

OAKBORO, NC: $675,000 | 3,670 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476

PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB: $675,000 | 3,745 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

ARBORETUM CROSSING: $699,000 | 4,033 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

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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

BARCLAY DOWNS: $705,500 | 2,747 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | Call Stevee Baskerville at 704.650.7073

PERRIN PLACE: $728,000 | 2,305 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296

TOWN AND COUNTRY: $750,000 | 3,250 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Baths | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

COTSWOLD: $750,000 | 3,405 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

MARVIN CREEK: $775,000 | 4,724 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Christie Keagy at 704.577.7321

DILWORTH: $787,000 | 1,910 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

FOXCROFT: $795,000 | 4,119 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

COTSWOLD: $825,000 | 3,920 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Carol Davis at 704.907.5772 | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

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LONGVIEW: $825,000 | 5,445 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363

MYERS PARK: $835,000 | 3,326 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680

SOUTHPARK: $839,000 | 4,144 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329

BLANTYRE: $839,000 | 4,088 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622

CARMEL CRESCENT: $840,000 | 3,680 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520

SHEFFINGDELL: $849,000 | 5,862 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

THE CLOISTERS: $849,000 | 3,037 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB: $864,900 | 5,131 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Baths | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656 | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448

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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

EASTOVER: $865,000 | 2,380 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Carolyn Sachsenmaier at 704.451.9698

DILWORTH: $875,000 | 2,630 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288

HEYDON HALL: $879,500 | 4,130 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

MYERS PARK: $899,000 | 2,131 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Call Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

DILWORTH: $899,000 | 3,220 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call JC Mahoney at 704.779.5120

PELLYN GROVE: $899,500 | 4,559 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

SEDGEFIELD: $899,900 | 3,628 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

SUMMERLAKE: $924,000 | 4,280 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

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QUAIL HOLLOW: $925,000 | 4,487 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622

PROVIDENCE PARK: $950,000 | 3,613 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

DILWORTH: $975,000 | 3,285 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

S

1344 BILTMORE DRIVE

tunning custom built home by Grande Custom Builders. Classic with a modern twist, this home features a glass front pivot door, 15 foot ceiling in the great room with transom windows over the covered porch, library with built-ins behind the fireplace and a wall of glass doors in the great room and dining room that slide back to enjoy great indoor/outdoor entertaining.

Cozy up to the outdoor fireplace on the covered terrace with blue stone flooring.

The Chef's Kitchen has a graywash oak island with Lavezzi leathered Quartzite counters and a waterfall edge. A beverage/food prep area with wine tower is off the kitchen.The master on main has a soaring vaulted ceiling with French doors that take you out to the beautifully landscaped yard. It has access to the owners study/exercise room. 4 bedrooms are upstairs with a laundry room, den/media room, study/office. 3rd floor has a bonus room with walk-in attic storage. You have a detached 2 car garage in back with space for a pool option.

Contact Jeff Murdock

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PROPERTY DETAILS: Eastover 5 Bedrooms 4.1 Bathrooms 5,390 Sq Ft

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INDUSTRYLEADING SALES. WORLD-CLASS SERVICE.

MORE U.S. HOME SALES VOLUME $32 BILLION MORE U.S. HOME SALES VOLUME IN 2018 THAN OUR CLOSEST COMPETITOR AMONG THE TOP 500 FIRMS 300

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Keller Williams

GLOBAL TRANSACTIONS

565 COMPANIES

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Non-LeadingRE Independents Berkshire Hathaway Home Services RE/MAX

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HomeSmart

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T he D icke ns M itche ne r A dva nt a ge | Connections

WE PROUDLY SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS

DICKENS MITCHENER Agent Productivity by Firm (Jan 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2019) $7,000,000 $6,000,000

$0

DickensDICKENS Mitchener

MITCHENER

$2,631,055

$2,642,107

$2,700,167

$2,900,717

$3,096,914

$1,000,000

$3,152,148

$2,000,000

$3,217,596

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OTHER COMPANIES *Competitor data pulled from the Carolina Multiple Listing Service for 1/1/2019-9/30/2019

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Words: Lauren Levine

Uptown Charlotte

a crown jewel in the Queen City

ALTHOUGH LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE QUEEN CITY,

Hall transforms into an ice-skating rink, so lace ‘em up

Charlotte’s Uptown neighborhood retains an approach-

and show off your skills.

able feel, making it attractive to both newcomers and

For additional interactive experiences, nearby

long-time Charlotteans alike. It is the neighborhood to

Discovery Place Science will wow any crowd. It’s

choose when you want a lively, urban experience. Bro-

perfect if you’ve got kids in tow. The museum’s exhibits

ker/Realtor® Stevee Baskerville explains that Uptown’s

are constantly changing, and let young ones learn in

walkability is a major perk for those eyeing the area. “If

an up-close-and-personal way. The third Friday of

you live and work in Uptown, you can pretty much get

every month, however, is all about the grownups, as

anywhere you need to be on foot, bike, or scooter,” she

the museum shuts down and transforms into an adult

says.

wonderland during Science on the Rocks. Attendees can

Since Charlotte is known for NASCAR, a trip to the

sip cocktails as they play with the experiments during

NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown is worth adding to

this unique, hands-on event.

your itinerary, regardless of whether you’re a major

To experience other exciting nightlife options

fan of the sport or not. Get behind the wheel of a racing

in Uptown, check out The Epicentre. The vibrant,

simulator and learn about racing legends in the Hall of

multi-level complex boasts a plethora of choices. Bowl at

Honor. During the holiday season, the plaza outside The

Strike City, dance at BlackFinn, sing-along at Howl at the

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Moon, or see a movie while lounging in a cozy recliner at

that’s perfect for you at the Blumenthal Performing Arts

Studio Movie Grill.

Center.

When a dose of culture is what you’re after,

If a little heart-pounding competition is more your

Charlotteans are fortunate to have easy access to

speed, both the Carolina Panthers football team and

several beautifully curated museums, all within walking

the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team play

distance of each other. The Mint Museum, the Harvey B.

For those in search of the buzz of urban energy, paired with walkable dining and entertainment options at your fingertips, the Uptown neighborbhood of Charlotte is a perfect choice.

Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Levine Museum of the New South are all worth a visit. To save some cash, grab the Levine Center for the Arts pass, which gets you two-day access to the Gantt Center, the Bechtler, and the Mint Museum for just $20.

If you’re looking to continue that culture infusion,

right in the heart of Uptown in state-of-the-art facilities that die-hard and casual fans alike should visit. If you’re

Uptown Charlotte has no shortage of incredible per-

headed to a game, make Graham Street Pub a part of

forming arts venues. Whether you’re in the market for

your pre- or post-game plans. It’s got killer views of

concerts, comedy, musicals, or dance, you’ll find a show

both BB&T Ballpark and Bank of America Stadium, and

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The Firebird, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

BB&T Ballpark

Neighb o rho o d High l i g ht | UPTOWN

Bank of America Stadium

is about as easy a walk as you could hope for to both

suggesting a stop at Poplar Wine and Tapas afterward.

venues.

“Wine and small plates to share—what could be better!”

It makes sense that all this time wandering by new

he says. The cozy spot makes for an elegant date night,

buildings and “coming soon” signs has you focused on

dishing up Peruvian-inspired cuisine in the historic

architecture. If that’s the case, make it a point to wander

Morrison House, built in 1885. It’ll quickly become one

through Fourth Ward. Your architecture-loving heart

of your favorite spots to sip a drink and unwind.

will be delighted by the enchanting Victorian-style

Speaking of food, after a packed day of exploring

homes and gardens found there. The area is a perfect

Uptown, you’ll need a hearty meal to give you the energy

complement to the cutting-edge feel found in the rest of

to recharge and get back to pounding the pavement.

Uptown.

Luckily, you’ll find top-notch restaurants on virtually

During the holidays, Friends of Fourth Ward put

every street corner. If you’ve got diverse palates in your

on a Holiday Home Tour where you have a chance to go

group, the 7th Street Public Market is the perfect pick.

inside a select few houses in the neighborhood. You’ll be

With a dozen vendors all under one roof, you’ll find

charmed by the carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides,

pizza, crepes, sandwiches, sushi, and coffee ready to be

and hot chocolate that accompany the experience. This

devoured.

event is ever-popular, so grab tickets early. BROKER/ REALTOR® Jeff Murdock is a major fan of the event,

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For dinner and a view, Fahrenheit is the right choice.

The 21st-floor restaurant is a true dining experience.

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Enjoy a delicious meal, then saunter out to the patio

feed neighbors in need and offers work to individuals

after and grab a frame-worthy photo, preferably right as

who have experienced homelessness.

the sun is going down.

When you want to taste true, hearty Southern

If you can’t resist a speakeasy, head to The Cellar at Duckworth’s. The restaurant is tucked away downstairs,

cooking, King’s Kitchen is the place to go. Not only is the

right next to its more casual sports bar counterpart, and

food delicious (try the fried chicken!), but the warm,

radiates a Prohibition-era vibe. It’s known for inventive

welcoming restaurant also donates 100% of its profits to

cocktails, and beer buffs will love checking out the ex-

La Belle Helene

Alexander Michael’s, Fourth Ward

7th Street Public Market

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tensive beer cellar. Choose from full-on entrees or share

options at your fingertips, the Uptown neighborhood of

small plates, making the entire experience conducive to

Charlotte is a versatile choice that offers the necessary

thoughtful conversation with friends.

entertainment and dining options to keep any group

For those in search of the buzz of urban energy, per-

happy.

fectly paired with walkable dining and entertainment

7th Street Public Market

Center City street musician

Latta Arcade

Epicentre

Historic Ratcliffe’s Flowers sign, Tryon Street

The Green

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$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

DILWORTH: $1,000,000 | 4,760 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

SEDGEFIELD: $1,025,000 | 3,959 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476

COTSWOLD: $1,075,000 | 3,548 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Call Jennifer Otis 614.620.2329

COTSWOLD: $1,075,000 | 3,474 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Call Jennifer Otis 614.620.2329

EASTOVER: $1,095,000 | 3,054 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

FOXCROFT: $1,100,000 | DUPLEX | 5,563 sq ft | 7 Bedrooms, 5 Full Bathrooms | Call Cinda Smith at 704.904.7363

FOXCROFT: $1,150,000 | 2,747 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Prince Dixon Witt at 704.661.2322

DILWORTH: $1,175,000 | 3,177 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

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OLD FOXCROFT: $1,175,000 | 3,592 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Mimi Langley Conner at 704.604.8252

SOUTHPARK: $1,199,500 | 6,119 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 7 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

MYERS PARK: $1,225,000 | 3,337 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

SUMMERLAKE: $1,235,000 | 5,579 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

EASTOVER: $1,250,000 | 5,180 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560

STONECROFT: $1,290,000 | 4,880 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

MYERS PARK: $1,299,000 | 4,047 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Call Jennifer Otis 614.620.2329

MYERS PARK: $1,325,000 – 1,350,000 | 4 Custom Townhomes, 1 Sold | 3,650 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full – 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

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$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

MYERS PARK: $1,350,000 - 1,450,000 | 4 Villas | 3,400 - 3,800 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

CHEVAL: $1,350,000 | 5,230 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

HIGHGATE: $1,389,000 | 5,326 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

ROYDEN: $1,395,000 | 6,447 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Kennerly at 704.904.6973

MYERS PARK MANOR: $1,430,000 | 4,125 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Baths | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612 | Call Jessica McCormick at 704.650.8046

DILWORTH: $1,449,000 | 4,136 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080

MYERS PARK: $1,450,000 | 3,712 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Johana Troutman at 704.756.3637

SEVEN EAGLES: $1,495,000 | 4,584 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

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COTSWOLD: $1,525,000 | 4,760 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

MYERS PARK: $1,625,000 | 3,793 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296

WEDDINGTON: $1,650,000 | 6,420 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

MIDWOOD: $1,675,000 | 5,250 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

MYERS PARK: $1,695,000 | 4,007 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Liz Lea at 704.905.8169

MYERS PARK: $1,695,000 | 5,274 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

MYERS PARK: $1,749,000 | 4,792 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080 | Call Jennifer Lee at 980.825.2582

MYERS PARK: $1,750,000 | 4,563 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

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$1,000,000 +

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

MYERS PARK: $1,895,000 | 5,508 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

TREILLAGE: $1,950,000 | 6,725 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520

EASTOVER: $1,870,000 | 4,866 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398 | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

STILLWELL: $1,998,000 | 11,198 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 7 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580

MYERS PARK: $2,000,000 | 4,687 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Jessica McCormick at 704.650.8046

FOXCROFT: $2,100,000 | 5,100 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

EASTOVER: $2,100,000 | 3,188 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jennifer Saarbach at 609.306.9975

EASTOVER: $2,165,000 | 4,083 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

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EASTOVER: $2,195,000 | 6,007 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Liz Lea at 704.905.8169

OLD FOXCROFT: $2,360,000 | 5,920 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

EASTOVER: $2,349,000 | 5,390 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488

MYERS PARK: $2,450,000 | 5,284 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

EASTOVER: $2,495,000 | 5,770 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

MYERS PARK: $2,499,000 | 6,862 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

TUCKAWAY PARK: $2,500,000 | 8,628 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488

MYERS PARK: $2,849,000 | 5,749 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

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$1,000,000 +

Di cken s Mitchener | Listings

$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

EASTOVER: $2,895,000 | 8,939 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

MYERS PARK: $3,350,000 | 7,149 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 8 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

BLOWING ROCK, NC: $4,250,000 | 3,429 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

CARMEL PARK: $4,230,000 | 9,705 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

MYERS PARK: $4,250,000 | 7,249 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms. 5 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

QUAIL HOLLOW: $4,750,000 | 7,901 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 3 Half Bathrooms | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

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Di cken s Mitchener | Housing Market Overview

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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Dicke ns M itche ne r | Community Involvement

Making a Real Impact in Our Community

S

ince Dickens Mitchener was founded in 1991,

location Council for the first ever Truck Pull to benefit

one of our core principles remains to make an

Move for Hunger in our community.

impact in the lives of our neighbors through

During this season of gratitude, we are reminded of

company-wide philanthropic efforts. In 2019 our team

the many blessings that fill our job of selling Charlotte

went above and beyond to support local schools and

with such joy. We wish all of our neighbors a wonderful

organizations more than ever before.

holiday season and a hope that 2020 may be our most

Some highlights from this year’s community in-

generous year yet!

volvement include the largest donation to the 4th Annual Strides for Shelter 5k in an effort to end homelessness in Charlotte, multiple luncheons to protect victims of domestic violence, and our biggest booth yet at the Isabella Santos Foundation Race. We’re proud to say that this year marked the 18th year in a row our team provided a full steak dinner and home cooked meal for our neighborhood fire station, historic Fire Station 6 on September 11th. Lastly, this November, our team of relocation experts, led by Relocation Director Catharine Pappas, joined the Charlotte Metro Area Re-

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Dicken s M itche ne r | Carolina Design Associates

Designer TRENDS:

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CU STO M D E SIG N E D H O O D S Custom designed hoods using different types of materials such as stainless, copper, zinc, brass, plaster, etc. have been a current trend. This hood is a combination of custom stainless and cabinetry, including the side brackets flanking the quartz, and a slab backsplash. Quartz countertops have become very attractive for homeowners as they are practical and can look impressive when installed, especially when adding a waterfall end. Paneled appliances with cabinet fronts keep the kitchen feeling cohesive. The patterned backsplash, in a custom color, establishes a bold statement, making the space unique and personalized.

STE E L D O O RS & W IN D OWS Steel doors and windows are booming as an extremely popular architectural trend. Adding steel will give a great contrast and provide a cleaner look with less molding and more glass which in turn enhances natural light. Adding trim work to each room will make the space truly unique within the home.

White oak trim on ceiling and walls, custom finished onsite, helps bring in warmth. The touch of color compliments the wood elements without distracting. Navy, the new neutral, was the perfect choice to pair with natural textiles with texture to this luxurious yet livable space.

M ASTE R BATH RO O M The highly coveted grand master bathroom is a trend in itself. Any homeowner knows that the master bath is a major selling point. Plumbing fixtures and bath accessories in polished nickel has become extremely popular as well as the overhead rain showers that make every moment a pampered experience.

The trench drains on either side of the shower eliminate the center drain and helps to create a more clean-lined design. Adding frosted glass on the water-closet door creates privacy as well as adding that extra element of interest. Marble floor tiles and mosaics have swept the design world, especially in bathrooms. White and grey marble tile is clean and simplistic, yet elegant and beautiful. The luxury of this bathroom is trending yet timeless.

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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

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

Wayne Honeycutt 704.576.2476

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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

Sharon Rountree 704.608.0448

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Jimmy Rountree 704.608.8656

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

Margo Wells 704.576.2854

Prince Witt 704.661.2322

Lisa Whetstone 704.607.9619

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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.

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DICKENS MITCHENER

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Dickens Mitchener 704.342.1000 dickensmitchener.com 2330 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28207 7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Suite 103 Charlotte, NC 28277 Photography: JENNY MELICK

If you are already working with a REALTOR®, this marketing piece is not intended as a solicitation of a listing.