Why Choose To Live In Charlotte, North Carolina?

There are numerous reasons why you would want to live in Charlotte, North Carolina. Perhaps the many accolades that the city has received over the years say it all:

• In 2007, Charlotte was named the third most undervalued real estate markets in the U.S. by Forbes.

• In the same year the city was rated the fourth best "Walking City" in the nation by Prevention Magazine, and the best in North Carolina, and Self Magazine named it one of "Five Cities with Big Outdoor Appeal".

• In 2008, relocate-America.com chose Charlotte as the "Best Place to Live in America".

• CNNMoney.com ranked the city #8 of the 100 "Best Places to Live and Launch", based on its vibrant lifestyles and opportunities for new businesses.

So, if you are looking for a great real estate deal where you can get out and enjoy the outdoors, if you want to live in a great community while getting your new business off the ground, or if you just want to live in a great place, then Charlotte seems to be a “no-brainer”.

If you enjoy clear, sunny, nice days then Charlotte will appeal to you with its mild winters and warm, although somewhat humid, weather.

New homes in Charlotte are available. If you are looking for a new home in a master-planned community and selection and value are important to you, consider buying a Shea Home. Quality homes by Shea Homes can be found at The Palisades, Highland Creek and Berewick in Charlotte, Winding Walk in Concord and Summerwood in Mint Hill.

New homes builder Shea Homes North Carolina also has new communities in Apex, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Concord, Durham, Mint Hill and Waxhaw. Check out the new homes that Shea Homes North Carolina has to offer at www.sheahomes.com.

Limited Opportunities Left for New Homes in Berewick North Carolina Neighborhood

Consider making Berewick you New Home in North Carolina.

Here, beautiful open spaces and neighborhood parks are interspersed between villages that connect to the Berewick Manor clubhouse.

Abounding with history that dates back to the 1700’s when a group of Scots settled along the shores of Lake Wylie. In honor of their heritage this amazing master-planned community bears the name Berewick.

New Homes in the North Carolina neighborhood include brick fronts (per plan), 9’ flat ceilings, brushed nickel hardware, 42” cabinets, granite countertops as well as other great standards. There is also access to a separate amenity section, featuring a neighborhood pool and playground!

Limited opportunities remain in the Castlecove village so act fast if you’d like to own a new home in this section of Berewick. Here, you’ll be a short distance from the Berewick Town Center. Or if you want to get out and enjoy nature, walking trails lead to the planned 195-acre park. The Berewick District Park will have over 3 miles of trails including a mountain bike trail, soccer fields, ball fields and even a dog park. The natural beauty of the land will be enhanced with unique planting areas designed in cooperation with Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.

For a list of available new homes in North Carolina, visit www.SheaHomes.com.

Acclaimed as one of the most livable large cities in America, Charlotte is thriving with exceptional quality of life, a diverse, vibrant economy, and a very favorable climate. As the home of the “New South,” it is a dynamic city that combines world-class amenities with Southern hospitality. It is also the nation's second largest banking and financial center and the headquarters of seven Fortune 500 companies.

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Check out some upcoming March events in Charlotte:

Curious George Live! - March 12-14

Don't miss this new musical! Starring in his own original, live musical, stage production and for the first time touring arena and theater stages throughout the country, Curious George is on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti win a world-famous meatball competition. This adventure takes him to Rome and The Golden Meatball Contest. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled, entertaining story with lots of music and dance that the whole family will enjoy.

Charlotte Goes Green – St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13

Everyone is Irish for the Day! The annual festival features live Irish music, Irish dancers, pipe bands, a children's amusement area, Irish, Celtic & other vendors and lots of food and beverages, so come hungry. There's no admission fee to the festival. The parade starts at 11:00am on Tryon Street, beginning at 9th Street and ending at 3rd Street. There are over 100 pipe & drum bands, Irish dancers, floats, animals and more! Over 50,000 spectators watched the parade last year.

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Irish Tenors with the Charlotte Symphony - March 19

Since joining forces in 1998, The Irish Tenors have sold millions of CDs, mixing contemporary music with timeless tunes like Danny Boy, My Wild Irish Rose, and Fields of Athenry. Highly charismatic performers, the singers have thrilled audiences around the globe, and in the United States, the Tenors are one of the most successful Irish touring acts ever, second only to U2.

Harlem Globetrotters - March 20

The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2010 World Tour to Time Warner Cable Arena. Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters showcase a captivating assortment of trick shots, high-flying dunks, and ball handling wizardry with a side-splitting array of comedy guaranteed to entertain both the young and the young at heart.

“Jersey Boys” - Beginning March 31

”Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post for "Jersey Boys," the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide all before they were 30!

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Life in Charlotte is enhanced by great southern cuisine, excellent schools, more than 100 golf courses, 15,000 acres of parks, two major recreational lakes and a safe environment for the whole family.

If you are looking for a new home in the Charlotte area, visit www.SheaHomes.com to view some amazing properties. Shea Homes North Carolina also has new communities in the following areas: Apex, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Concord, Durham, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Mint Hill and Waxhaw.

Celebrate Your New Home with The Carolina Shag!

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No, the Carolina Shag is not a type of floor covering…not for the purpose of this posting anyways!

The Carolina Shag is the state dance of North Carolina and South Carolina.

In the 1950’s and 1960’s, high school students of the Carolinas flocked to Myrtle Beach — actually they still do. But back in the 50’s and 60’s, everybody danced the Shag or the Carolina Shag, as it is sometimes called. Wikipedia says The Carolina Shag is a six count partner dance done mostly to moderate tempo music (100-150 bpm). During the dance the upper body and hips hardly move as the legs do convoluted kicks and fancy footwork.

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For some reason, those high school students of the 50’s and 60’s have never let go of those happy, carefree days. Perhaps because it’s such a perfect dance!

So, celebrate the purchase of a new North Carolina home by doin’ the Carolina Shag!!

Want to see the Carolina Shag in action? Click here to view!

FREE Design Options for Your New Home!

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Now through February 28, 2010, take advantage of free design options on your new North Carolina home. Incentives below are good on to-be-built homes contracted through February 28, 2010.

Barrington

- $10,000 in FREE options OR 1/2 off options up to $40,000

Berewick

- $10,000 in FREE options in Newbridge
- $15,000 in FREE options in Castlecove

Dominion Point at Highland Creek

- $15,000 in FREE options

Old Stone Crossing

- 1/2 off options up to $20,000

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Summerwood

- $12,000 in FREE options in both villages
- Free 3-car garage in the Elms village

Winding Walk

- $10,000 in FREE options

Palisades Bear Creek

- FREE 3-car side entry garage (per lot conditions)
- Builder Experience Golf Package
- $15,000 in FREE options (Other incentives exist to receive up to $17,500 in free options)

Palisades Crosshaven

- FREE 3-car side entry garage (per lot conditions)
- Builder Experience Golf Package
- $15,000 in FREE options (Other incentives exist to receive up to $50,000 in free options)

Palisades Turtle Point

- FREE unfinished basement
- Builder Experience Golf Package

For more details see your builder representatives or visit www.SheaHomes.com.

Concord Has Much To Offer To New Home Buyers

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Concord was first settled in 1750 and is located near the center of Cabarrus County, twenty miles northeast of Charlotte. The name “Concord” means harmony.

A few years ago, the City of Concord implemented the "Partnerships for Stronger Neighborhoods" program. This program is designed to enhance the lives of residents in the neighborhoods in the city, increasing the quality of both life and events for those calling Concord home. Through volunteer city staff liaisons appointed to work directly with neighborhoods requesting participation in the program, strong communication is established between city government and the citizens it serves which contributes to making this Concord one of the most sought-after communities for homebuyers in the regional real estate market. Choices are diverse, offering modest homes to multi-million dollar estates.

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Winner of the All-American City Award in 2004, Concord boasts a comprehensive collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century historic districts along the streets of North Union, South Union and Edgewood. Residents of these three Historic Districts take great pride in maintaining the historical and architectural greatness of their homes. Within the historic districts is also Memorial Garden which is located on three acres, the garden winds through the 200-year-old cemetery of The First Presbyterian Church. Memorial Garden is a horticultural jewel and a tourist attraction in itself. The historic districts and Memorial Garden are all within easy walking distance of historic and vibrant downtown Concord, with numerous restaurants, banks, shops and personal services.

The City of Concord provides its neighborhoods with three recreational centers, eight parks, four sport complexes, an aquatics center featuring open swimming and swim lessons, beautiful Lake Fisher, with 3 miles of lakefront and 534 acres providing for a leisurely boating and fishing, greenways and bike paths. There is also the championship 18-hole Rocky River Golf Club owned by the City and privately managed.

The educational system includes both private and public schools, in secondary and higher education. Concord is served by the Cabarrus County Schools system. For post-secondary education, residents may choose from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and only a few miles to the south, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Shopping is ample in the charming downtown, with merchants offering antiques, fine collectibles, arts and crafts, and almost any other merchandise a shopper might desire. Concord is also home to the large retail venues of Carolina Mall and Concord Mills.

Concord is the current home to Lowe's Motor Speedway, a NASCAR Research and Development Office, and several professional race teams, including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.

For more information on new homes in the area visit http://www.sheahomes.com/find-a-new-home/Charlotte-New-Homes.cfm.