Bruce starts another Pre-Licensing!!

Bruce has begun teaching another Pre-license class at Superior School of Real Estate last week. Superior School offers all classes needed for real estate professionals as well as people who are looking to enter into the profession. Feel free to contact Bruce with any questions you may have!!! 704-488-7914 Directly.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!!!

Hello everyone, Urban Realty wants to wish you all very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this year. We thank you all for making Urban Realty as special and unique as it is! We love you all and thanks for a great year!!!!! Bring on the New Decade as we welcome 2010!!!

Halloween Safety

Halloween is just around the corner, and this year it will fall on the best of days: Saturday! What a great year to go all out with your Halloween decorations and host a Halloween party!

Here are some tips from the Fire Department to keep you, your guests, and all your little goblins safe as you create your own “Monster Ball” or get ready for a night of trick-or-treating:

1. Keep candles and jack-o-lanterns away from curtains, decorations, and other combustibles.
2. Never leave candles unattended.
3. Make sure indoor or outdoor lights have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory. Check wiring and extension cords for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.
4. Don't overload extension cords or electrical sockets.
5. Keep candles and jack-o-lanterns away from high traffic areas to avoid being knocked over.

Other safety tips include:
• Look for “Flame Resistant” labels on costumes.
• Make sure masks do not hamper the visibility of the wearer.
• Choose costumes made with bright colors to make them visible to motorists.
• Give Trick-or-Treaters flashlights to help them see better at night.
• Costumes should be well fitting to prevent tripping or falling.
• Children should use crosswalks and not run into the street from between parked cars.
• Parents or other responsible adults should accompany children.
• Parents should closely examine the treats collected by the children to ensure that they are safe to eat.

45th Festival in the Park

September 24-27, 2009
THURSDAY September 24 - 6 pm – 9 pm
FRIDAY September 25 Kid's Day 10 am- 1 pm
FRIDAY September 25 - 1 pm- 9:30 pm
SATURDAY September 26 - 10 am – 9:30 pm
SUNDAY September 27- 11 am – 6 pm

Movies in the Park

The 5th ANNUAL Movies in the Park returns to Freedom Park this summer! Can you imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than sitting under the stars, chomping on popcorn, hanging out with friends & neighbors while watching one of your favorite flicks? Neither can we. So come join us at Freedom Park this Summer and make some memories with your family!
Presented by Watershed and the Char-Meck Park & Recreation Department.

::DETAILS ::
•All movies take place on the 2nd Friday of the month
•All movies begin at SUNSET
•Located at the Freedom Park Amphitheater (bring a chair/blanket!)
•Popcorn provided FREE of charge
•Drawings for prizes (DVD players, gift certificates, and more!)
•Fun for the whole family, a date, your dog, or just you!
•TOTALLY FREE

This month's movie is August Rush.

Charlotte Could Benefit from New Tax Credit Options

Home Buyer Tax Credit Could Expand:

A first time home buyer tax credit of up to $8000 has helped to move housing inventory during an otherwise sluggish real estate cycle. Now both legislators and the business community are hoping to build on the incentive's success by expanding it.
A number of bills have been introduced in the House and Senate that lobby for an expansion of the measure. Among the proposed changes:

+ Setting a new cap of $15,000
+ Extending the tax break into mid-2010
+ Making the benefit available to all home buyers, not just first-timers.
+ offering a separate tax credit to $3,000 for borrowers who refinance.

Charlotte Sypmhony's Summer Pops 2009 Series

The Charlotte Symphony wraps up its popular Summer Pops 2009 Series with two more concerts at Symphony Park, June 28 and July 3. The ever-popular Albert-George Schram will return to the summer stage each Sunday evening in June to lead the orchestra in light classics and popular favorites. These shows are free; a $5 donation is suggested. Preludes are at 7 p.m., and the orchestra begins at 8:15 p.m. For more information, visit charlottesymphony.org.

Brown Bag Wednesdays Summer Drop In at Freedom Park

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department sponsors the “Brown Bag Wednesdays Summer Drop-In” series on Wednesdays, June 17 - August 5, 2009, 10am–12pm at Freedom Park shelter #3 (just below the Mahlon Adams Pavilion near the lake). Youngsters should bring their own bag lunch and share a picnic in the park!

These sessions are for boys and girls, ages 6-12. All sessions are FREE! Participants engage in a variety of fun activities including crafts, African drumming, wacky science, sports, wellness and fitness activities.

The following is a list of scheduled activities:
· June 17: Super Olympics
· June 24: Sports
· July1: Fitness with Ms. Brooke
· July 8: African Drumming
· July 15: Wacky Science
· July 22: Do it yourself crafts
· July 29: Do it yourself crafts II
· August 5: Party Time (Lunch provided this day!)


Participants must register by June 10, 2009. Space is limited. To register visit www.parkandrec.com, click on Eparks, and use Course Barcode #45427 or call 311 or Linda Ramseur Williams at 704 336-7644.

Skirt After Work - Go Red for Women

Today, Wednesday, June 3rd from 5-8, Skirt readers and staff will be at The Wine Shop at Foxcroft for an evening of networking and fun! The event offers $7 featured wines by the glass, and $7 Charcuterie and Cheese Plates. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association's movement to increase awareness of women's risk of heart disease. The Wine Shop at Foxcroft is located at 7824 Fairview Road.

A Taste for Fashion

Join the ladies of 107.9 the Link, as they light up the runway and share some of the latest fashion and newest designs at Morrison. Morrison is located on the corner of Sharon and Colony in SouthPark. There will be beer and wine available, all proceeds benefit The Western NC Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Link will also be giving away great prizes throughout the night. The month of events starts out this Thursday, May 7th from 6-9. Candy will be hosting and and theme will be accessories. Come out for a night of fun and fashion, all for a great cause!

Art and Soul is this Weekend!

Art and Soul of South End is back and better than ever! This weekend, April 25-26, the Charlotte community festival returns with some of the finest artists and craftsmen in the nation. This two-day arts fest also includes: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools‘ Art Activities and Dancing in the Streets. Come along and enjoy the excitement while supporting your community.For more information, visit the Art & Soul Website.

Charlotte Tailgait Farmers Market Opens this Weekend, April 25th

Opening day for the 2009 Charlotte Tailgait Farmers Market is Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at 100 West Park Ave. in South End. You won’t find resellers, chemicals, or pesticides here. Only local growers and producers, committed to sustainable agriculture and educated consumers.
If you are a local farmer, grower, or artisan committed to sustainable practices and have an interest in vending during the 2009 season, please contact at info@charlottetailgatemarket.com.
For more information, visit charlottetailgatemarket.com.

Market is Improving!!!

Inventory is down from 6 months ago, and more importantly, "under contract" listings (as a percentage of overall) are up! Over the past 6 months, the average percentage of listings (houses + condos) under contract has been 12.87%. Today, it's over 14%!
It will get better for everyone in Charlotte. We have to maintain the course and keep our outlooks up and positive.

BWWC organizing an Easter Egg Hunt in Beverly Woods

Hi everyone! The BWWC Easter Egg Hunt is just around the corner and we are looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, March 28th at 11 a.m. We will have the Easter Bunny there, hot dogs and drinks, and plenty of eggs to find (and even a few Golden ones!) The hunt is located in the same spot as the last few years, at the corner of Meadston Road and Severn Avenue. Check out the attached flyer for full information. There are a few outstanding things that we need and if you can provide or volunteer, please email Marie McDaniel at mmcdaniel@mindspring.com1. Folding tables (we need two more)2. We need 8 more people to help hide the eggs at 9:30 am - this is a great activity for Dads!3. We have some juice boxes but could use more. Two people bringing 24 boxes each should do it. If it rains, we will postpone the hunt to the next day, Sunday, March 29 at 4 pm. This is a great event and wonderful way to see all your neighbors. All ages are welcome.

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival

Date: Saturday Mar 14, 2009

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Place: Uptown Charlotte Address: 525 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202

Cead Mile Failte! (100,000 welcomes)! The 2009 Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival invites our sponsors, our vendors, and you to participate in the Thirteenth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival, which will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Over 40,000 spectators watched Charlotte’s Twelfth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade as it marched through the heart of Charlotte to the sound of pipes and the cheers of the spectators lining the streets. The combination of flags, floats, kids, and pipe band music made everyone smile and be Irish for a day. The Thirteenth Annual Parade will be even bigger and better!
Parade:
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a non-profit event, open to the public. The Parade is open to neighborhood associations, schools, alumni groups, cheerleading and drill teams, international organizations, police, fire, elected officials, commercial businesses, and anyone else who wants to be Irish for a day.
The parade will step off at 11:00 A.M. at Tryon and 9th street in uptown Charlotte. The parade will march south to Tryon St. and 3rd. Street.
You can also apply online for the 2009 Parade on the website www.charlottestpatsday.com/application.htm.

Festival:
We expect that the 2009 Charlotte Goes Green Festival will be our biggest and most attended yet. There will be something for everyone from 6 to 60 to enjoy.
The Festival is located on S. Tryon St. between 1st St & 3rd St.The festival hours are 10AM – 6:30PM and it will feature Irish music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, food, vendors and plenty of beverages. There is no admission fee, it's all Free!
For more information: http://www.charlottestpatsday.com/