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24 Hours of Booty in Myers Park | Charlotte….It’s SO not what you’re thinking

June 29th, 2009 categories: Giving Back in Charlotte, Michael Gibbons, Myers Park, Rhonda Gibbons, The Charlotte Scoop

On occasion we showcase our team’s personal efforts to give back - while we would love your support please do not feel that you are obligated in any way — Rhonda and I  just wanted you to know….

With your help this little cycling team Rhonda and I started in 2005 has raised over $290,000 for charity! MojoRiding has turned the amateur cycling/fundraising world on it’s ear and we even got to meet and ride with a very special person because of it (more on that below)

So now we are at it again Rhonda, myself & fifty MojoRiders will be taking to the tree-lined streets of Myers Park in the 24 Hours of Booty << (watch the video it’s amazing) to benefit LIVESTRONG and Charlotte cancer charities July 25-26.

Like in the past Rhonda and I will be riding for our cousins Janie and Dale who passed away too young from cancer. We will also be riding for Robin Perkins wife of Dave Perkins our good friend and fellow Mojo. Robin was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is battling through surgery and treatments. We’ll also be out there in honor of our dear friend Brandon Elam who passed away, and to support little Ellie Potvin who is battling a rare cancer BUT after a year of chemo is winning her fight!

Robin and Ellie are examples of the promise of research, early detection and treatment that is funded by your donation to our efforts! Rhonda and I are going to ride a combined 300+ miles (20 hours) in the 24 hour period (through the night and summer heat) …we are asking for your support and your donation.

We realize there are a number of ways to give and some remarkable causes - we hope you’ll consider our physical effort and commitment should you decide to contribute - maybe you have someone you’d like us to honor - for every $50 donation we’ll write the name of your loved on our jersey and ride in their honor!

It’s very easy to donate** online simply click on one of the links below to make a donation Please make your donations by July 17. **or you can mail a check payable to 24 Hours of Booty to: Mike Gibbons, 4835 Sentinel Post, Charlotte, NC 28226

http://budurl.com/BootyForMichael | or | http://budurl.com/BootyForRhonda

Any size donation is greatly appreciated - Thank you for your generous donation!

OK so back to the “mystery person” - because of the generosity of our donors and the hard work of the Mojoriding team last fall Rhonda and I were invited to Austin where we both got to meet Lance Armstrong and I had the dream of a lifetime honor of riding with Lance.

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Secret to Selling Your Home? Get a geranium

May 6th, 2009 categories: Blake Garvin, Market Snap, Myers Park

OK maybe it’s not quite that simple ~ but I am big believer in simple solutions for complex problems. It’s tough out there ~ I bet as a team we have 100 people who want to, are itching to move to Charlotte ~ but they can’t sell their homes! Sound familiar?

I think you’ll be interested in the “Cinderella Story” of little ole’ 1622 Geneva Court in the heart of Myers Park. This is one of Blake’s favorite listings, nestled on a secret cul de sac the lovely brick ranch is but a stones throw (literally) from the Freedom Park Lake. Look at the before and after pictures below and you’ll see that all this charmer needed was a gallon of black paint, some pine straw, elbow grease and maybe one nudge from the fairy Godmother!

People ask us all the time why should I list my home with RE/MAX, with the TalkCharlotte team? Well a cliche is only a cliche if it’s not true ~ it’s true we do go the extra mile. Blake made some simple suggestions (dramatic results) the homeowners jumped on it ~ IT WORKED! It’s not always this clear or simple but we find a way to add value to listing your home. We are testing out personalized blog posts about our listings - asking our homeowners to tell the story, what they love about the home they’re selling ~  they’re connecting wth prospective buyers ~ IT”S WORKING! Click We Don’t Want to Sell and then Queens Beans for the stories.

So back to Geneva Court…

BEFORE

AFTER  Taadaaa!

So there she is Cinderella..to be fair the after picture is Charlotte in full bloom…but here’s what we did for about $300!

1. Black paint on shutters, handrail and awning $50
2. Dozen shrubs in the front $120
3. Cut down scraggly magnolias front door $ elbow grease
4. Pulled up the overgrown money grass $elbow grease
5. Pressure wash the (beautiful) brick garden wall $ borrow a washer, elbow grease
6. Geranium in clay pot front steps $15
7. New Mulch or if you prefer pine straw $150

You can do this! If you or a friend who is thinking of selling a home in this challenging market - drop us a note click right here we might just be able to help you paint a prettier picture and tell the story of your home! Stories Sell and that will make all the difference!

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Come Into the Park, Charlotte Symphony Springtime Fundraiser

April 13th, 2009 categories: A Charlotte Institution, Charlotte Arts, Fun for Grown Ups, Giving Back in Charlotte, Myers Park, Rhonda Gibbons

Gabrielle Shain is at it again ~ doing what she and her Shain Gallery on Selwyn Avenue in Myers Park do best!  Come Into the Park is an opportunity to support the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, dine and dance and to view new works by two nationally recognized artists. I know this will be an awesome event and an chance to see (watch how fast they sell) new works from Kim Schuessler and Geoffrey Johnson who are two of the countries most original, up and coming artists! Kim and Geoff went to art school together, are good friends and delightful people ~ getting to know the artist makes the art so much more memorable! Their works adorn many of Charlotte’s finest homes. Every time I look at the piece Geoffrey did for our wedding I think of the day I met my good friend in France. (story below)

If you are not familiar with their work you will be amazed, while Kim and Geoffrey’s styles are very different, their art genuinely reflects the way they see the world around them. At first you might think Kim’s work playful and Geoff’s brooding that would  be a mistake ~ look closer to see that Geoff’s ethereal work is all about the light and Kim’s figures have a deeper meaning and backstory. Kim and Geoff are not siblings but their art is what you might expect from a brother and sister, not the same, independent but somehow deeply connected. It is a joy to meet them and to see their work!

So Geoff and me in France…two weeks after 9/11 Rhonda and I off to France for a Connie   Winter’s artist workshop - one week, fifteen women, unlimited wine, french countryside, Geoff and me.  Upon meeting Geoffrey in the Marseilles airport we immediately grabbed a beer, became fast friends and set out together to maintain some semblance of “manliness” for the week. Not to fear, this incredible group of smart, funny, talented women took us under their wing — put it this way we learned about a lot more than just painting! Anyway we became good friends and Rhonda and I have become not only huge fans of Geoff’s work but of the person!

So I hope you will join us for Come Into the Park at the Symphony Park band shell (and don’t forget the Summer Concert Series there later in June!) in Southpark on May 14 more information click here. And when you’re in Myers Park please check out the Shain Gallery, one of Charlotte’s best ~ be sure to check out Connie Winter’s work, her son Darren Young’s and of course Kim and Geoff’s too. Say hello to Gabrielle if art is your thing then you want to know Gabrielle!

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1300 Queens Road, Myers Park its the Queens Beans!

February 10th, 2009 categories: Myers Park, Rhonda Gibbons

Location, Location, Location the oldest rule is now the newest rule in real estate! You can’t beat the location of this Queens Towers gem smack dab in the heart of Charlotte’s glorious Myers Park. Rhonda calls this one of her true finds ~ a condo with all the amenities you’d expect, the charm of a traditional Charlotte neighborhood and the step out convenience of the Myers Park location.Please join us this Sunday for a Open House and indulge in some real home baked  Toll House cookies and ice cold milk! Whether you’re actively looking for a home in Myers Park, just looking or simply curious please drop by we’d love to have you!

Maybe you’re a “young urban professional” working uptown, maybe an intern or nurse at Presbyterian Hospital or Carolinas Medical Center ~ how would you like to be kicking off your shoes and sitting by the pool literally five minutes after your shift! Step out your front door and go for a run or ride your bike on the famous Booty Loop, take a leisurely stroll through shady Myers Park or catch a quick movie at the Manor — #303 @ 130o Queens Road is the perfect spot!We are always excited when we have the opportunity to list a property in one of Charlotte’s beautiful heritage neighborhoods. We are especially pleased to present the beautiful #303 condo at 1330 Queens Road (click here for a full picture tour online) and listen to the Debussy play ~ nice touch Rhonda! We hope that you will Email the listing agent Rhonda Gibbons or contact any of our agents to tell you more about this unique condominium and this distinctive part of Charlotte.

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Mega Open House in Charlotte’s Sherwood Forest!

January 20th, 2009 categories: Giving Back in Charlotte, Myers Park, Real Estate Grind

While living in Charlotte’s Sherwood Forest you might not run into Robin Hood, Maid Marian or Friar Tuck** you will however be a stones throw from some of Charlotte’s best Chinese food at Shun Lee Palace, of course a Starbucks and even a Stein Mart! Sherwood Forest is one of Charlotte hidden gem neighborhoods or as Rhonda might say “a real find”. Nestled in the Cotswold area Sherwood Forest is but a short five miles from the center of uptown and within a mile of everything you will need including a recently renovated Harris Teeter supermarket. **You can however live on Robinhood Road or Longbow Road and if you happen to be a sheriff well then you could be the sheriff of Nottingham Drive!

Oh and lest we forget Sherwood Forest is smack dab in the middle of one of Charlotte’s premier public school districts: Cotswold Elementary, Alexander Graham (our daughter Emily went there!) and Charlotte’s top high school Myers Park (I went there… a long time ago!).

So next Sunday January 25th Sherwood Forest 2-5pm will be on display as Realtors hold a mega neighborhood-wide open house. The “open neighborhood” will feature 14 homes ranging from $315,000-$630,000 - homes size ranges between a cozy 1500 square foot ranch to a roomy 3,000 square foot two story. Rhonda or any of the TalkCharlotte team can help you map out your favorites! Drop us a note or call us to set up an appointment - we’ll meet and even start you off with a latte at Starbucks - our treat! Check out all the Sherwood Forest listings right here on TalkCharlotte MLS - click on Search Properties above, choose Mecklenburg County (SE), then look for Sherwood Forest in the subdivision list - or email us and we’ll send you all the listings in a compact report!

We love this area of Charlotte and this neighborhood has all the charm of old Charlotte plus the promise of becoming one of Charlotte’s next hidden gems. Unlike so many infill neighborhoods Sherwood Forest is still reasonably priced but that won’t last long as new buyers take these simple homes and add their personal touch.  Here’s a Sherwood Forest home for sale we really like

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iWalked to dinner, a movie and a latte in Myers Park (Now you can too @ 1300 Queens Road)

December 2nd, 2008 categories: A Charlotte Institution, Myers Park, Rhonda Gibbons

Would you rather live in a peaceful neighborhood lined with hundred year+ oak trees or a vibrant urban setting where you can walk to one of Charlotte’s most beloved restaurants, catch an independent flick at a vintage movie house and then grab a cup of Starbucks coffee (may we suggest halfcaf) for the short stroll home?

Well at Queens Towers 1300 Queens Road in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood you can do BOTH and so much more.

We are always excited when we have the opportunity to list a property in one of Charlotte’s beautiful heritage neighborhoods. We are especially pleased to present the beautiful #303 condo at Queens Towers (click here for a full picture tour online) and listen to the Debussy play ~ nice touch Rhonda! We hope that you will Email the listing agent Rhonda Gibbons or contact any of our agents to tell you more about this unique condominium and this distinctive part of Charlotte.

And through the magic (ain’t this stuff amazing) of the internet and WalkScore you can find out just how close you’ll be to (or what will become) your favorite shops, services and restaurants…like

Trader Joes .88 miles
Harris Teeter Supermarket .22 miles
Starbucks .38 miles
Myers Park Methodist .23 miles
RiteAid .37 miles
Myers Park Library .14 miles
Carolinas Medical Center Hospital 1.0 miles
Presbyterian Hospital 1.5 miles
Center City Charlotte 2.9 miles
and of course Charlotte’s famous jogging/cycling Booty Loop (well basically you’re on it!)

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Myers Park Hardware est. 1947 a Charlotte Institution | Closing

September 25th, 2008 categories: A Charlotte Institution, Myers Park

Myers Park hardware is in fact your grandfather’s hardware store! Actually for our Myers Park neighbors it is was more like an old friend. So this week we learn Myers Park Hardware is closing!! In many ways it’s a shame the store is a landmark on one of Charlotte’s most renowned intersections ~ the corner of Queens Rd. Providence Rd. and Queens Rd. (more on our crazy street names later). In the Charlotte Observer read Dannye Romine Powell’s eulogy for a trusted friend...”When Myers Park Hardware closes, the sky over Charlotte will drain to a paler blue.”

So the good news? Bordered by the grand old Eastover and Elizabeth neighborhoods this is an area ripe for development. Knowing the Myers Park community you can be assured they will find a great use for this prime piece of Charlotte real estate.
New to Charlotte? Stop by and experience a Charlotte institution, been here awhile stop in say thanks and goodbye!
Oh and we still have Blackhawk Hardware ~ let’s call them Myers Park Hardware’s sibling!

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