Ardrey – Americana in Ballantyne!

Ardrey – Americana in Ballantyne!

The Cunane Group has done it again, creating a unique neighborhood located in Ballantyne called Ardrey.  Aptly named, Ardrey is located just off Ardrey Kell Road within walking distance of Ardrey Kell High School.  Reminiscent of American homes built in the early 1900′s, Ardrey feels like walking through historic Charleston. Ardrey brings to mind an earlier, simpler time [...]

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Kensington at Ballantyne – Cozy Neighborhood!

Kensington at Ballantyne – Cozy Neighborhood!

Like a smaller neighborhood, but still need a dynamite location?  Well, Kensington at Ballantyne might just be the ticket! Nestled off Ballantyne Commons Boulevard between Johnston and Rea Roads, Kensington at Ballantyne is close to all of what Ballantyne has to offer!  Stonecrest  is about a mile away, as is Ballantyne Village and the famous Ballantyne [...]

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2012 Ashland Avenue, Midwood, Charlotte, NC

The “Buzz” on HGTV filming in Charlotte!

This buzzer got up close and personal with the filming crew of HGTV’s “My First Sale” .  This show tells the seller’s side of the story in the art of selling/buying homes described as “Selling your first place means the stakes are even higher than when you purchased. More pressure, more jeopardy, more to gain [...]

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Oops Too Late! House Sold by Lynn Johnson, Savvy + Co.

Want to sell your home in Ballantyne or South Charlotte?

Want to sell your home in Ballantyne or South Charlotte?  Well if you have not heard about the slow housing market, you must be living on Mars!  Yes, it’s tough out there and home sales are still way down from 3 years ago.  BUT, if you want to REALLY SELL your home in Ballantyne or South Charlotte, [...]

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Amelie's, a French Bakery, NoDa

Amelie’s French Bakery – It’s Worth the Trip-Ooh-la-la!

This colorful French Bakery is not in Ballantyne; but, you have to jump in your car and drive to NoDa on a Saturday afternoon… or after attending an Uptown Charlotte basketball game, Broadway play or a Lady Ga-Ga concert- wear your jeans, your Louis Vuitton’s or your local softball team uniform – it doesn’t matter, just go!  Amelie’s rocks! Imagine Peanut [...]

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Savvy + Co. Office in the Elizabeth Neighborhood

BallantyneBuzz and HipHoods.com

This Buzzer wants to let you know about a cool website for home searches and all kinds of information about the happenings in NoDa, Midwood and Elizabeth. Check out HipHoods! It was created by Savvy + Co. Real Estate which is the Realtor firm I work with in the Charlotte area, including Ballantyne, South Charlotte [...]

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Ballantyne Country Club – Crown Jewel of the Queen City!

Ballantyne Country Club – Crown Jewel of the Queen City!

Take a drive down Johnston Road into the heart of Ballantyne, past I-485 and past the huge monoliths on the 4 corners of Johnston and Ballantyne Commons Parkway.   You will pass the  Ballantyne Hotel and Spa and Ballantyne Village – continue  just a little further to the Ballantyne Country Club Neighborhood.  This subdivision is actually located on [...]

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Libretto's Pizza, Ballantyne

A Slice of New York in Ballantyne!

I recently visited a very delicious Italian Restaurant in Ballantyne called Libretto’s Pizzeria, located in the Ballantyne Commons East Shopping Center located on John J. Delaney Drive.  This pizzeria is sure to become a local hangout.  There is outdoor, cafe-style seating, an interior bar area with big screen TV’s to catch your latest sports team plus [...]

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Tale of the Tape – Home Sales in Ballantyne July 2010

Home sales in Ballantyne were pretty flat.  Only 13 homes in the Ballantyne area sold in July 2010.  Home prices ranged from $155,000 to $890,800.  The average price was $366,431 for 2973 square feet and was on the market an average of 155 days. Compare this to the same time period last year: 66 homes [...]

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Check out my Latest Home for Sale in Ballantyne!

Looking for Ballantyne homes for sale or house-hunting? Then check out 10628 Knights Castle Drive in Cady Lake… this home is a beauty!  3000 plus square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths.  The Master bedroom is on the first floor, allowing easy access to the first floor laundry room and  the spacious living [...]

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