I hear the question from sellers every week: Why is now a great time to sell my home in Dilworth? Both fall & spring markets are “hot”. And fall is right around the corner! Interest rates are still low and financial forecasters report they are likely only going to slowly and steadily rise from here (we’re on the bottom of the 10 year bell curve). I know that RIGHT NOW there is little inventory out there and buyers are motivated by interest rates. Charlotte remains a popular p

Summer is in full swing and the sunshine is beaming through the trees on East Blvd. Morning or afternoon, its always a great time to break out the running shoes and hit the pavement of the booty loop with our friends at the Charlotte Running Co. for their group runs. Whether youre new to Dilworth or a longtime resident you know how the charming, historic streets draw us out to enjoy nature and the neighborhood at its finest in the summer. The experts at the Charlotte Running

Location, location, location! This beautifully renovated two-story condo is perfect walking distance from the very best Dilworth has to offer. Charlotte Drive boasts a classic, lush canopy-lined street with access to all the modern day amenities you will need: easy grocery shopping (Harris Teeter & Berrybrook Farm Natural Foods), great shopping, exercise studios (Be Yoga – Dilworth), dining and much more. The updated kitchen and baths are sure to impress, as are the hardwood

With close to 3,000 “likes” on their Facebook page, it’s plain to see that Dilworth residents have definitely taken notice. Come along for a fun Q&A as we interviewed the owners… Q: How long has your business been in Charlotte? Dilworth? A: Paper Skyscraper has been in business and in Dilworth for more than 22 years. Q: Why did you choose Dilworth over other areas of Charlotte for your location? A: We opened as a bookstore for architects, graphic & product designers, artists

The next retailerDilworthCharlotte hasselected to feature in our Dilworth Business Series is the lingerie boutique I.C. London! Theirflagship boutique is located in Historic Dilworth andthey also have another location in Ballantyne Village. Being that Valentine”s Day is just around the corner and that wedding season will be in full swing in a few months, make sure to check out either location for that something special or hard-to-find item! Take a look at our Q&A session with

Even for a novice like myself, the experience was truly incredibly– largely due to the teacher giving us step-by-step instructions. I walked in feeling intimidated, but left with a true sense of accomplishement and a new piece of art to hang in my home! Not to mention, having a great night with friends and doing something out of the ordinary 🙂 We cannot recommend Wine & Design highly enough! Check out theQ&Awith the owners, Sarah & Heather, and be sure to take a look at the

The most recent Dilworth Neighborhood Report is now starting to show a more balanced market! Take a look at the graph below and be sure to contact me at Sarah@SarahMartinHomes.comif you are interested in buying or selling in Dilworth. Also, if you are a new DilworthCharlotte.com reader check out one of the video tours we did for a home featured in Dilworth’s 40th Annual Home Tour. #dilworthrealestate #dilworthhouses #DilworthCharlotte #CharlotteRealEsate #forsale #Dilworth #C

The 8th Annual Thunder Road Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is coming up on Saturday, November 17th!Come out and cheer on thousands of runners as they descend up the city of Charlotte for what’s sure to be another great race. Take a look at the course map to see where you can show your support, and also how your neck of Dilworth will be affected. If you’re up for a quick 5K, race registration is still open through Sunday, November 11th at midnight. Check out these past race ph

Charlotte-area closings jump nearly 37% in October Metro Charlottes residential real estate market zoomed last month as home closings increased 36.8 percent from the same time last year, according to the Charlotte Regional Realtors Associations monthly market activity report released Wednesday. Closings in the 10-county area totaled 2,575 last month, up from 1,882 in October 2011, the report states. The average sales price increased year-over-year for the ninth month in a row

If you’re looking for last minute plans this weekend, why not head to Latta Park in Dilworth and walk for a cause? Since 2006 the VisionWalk 5K has raised over $24 million to fund sight-saving research. The VisionWalk is the signature event from the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which has helped millions of people living with blinding retinal diseases. Registration starts at 10:00am with the walk beginning at 11:00am. You’ll be joined by thousands of people, all walking for

The next Dilworth business featured in our series is Coral Boutique located on East Blvd! Coral features a range of designers such as Antik Batik, Camilla and Marc, Dannijo, Gemma Redux, Holst + Lee, and Roarke…just to name a few. Be sure to take a look at their Facebook page as well! Of course, one of our favorite Savvy homes is for sale within walking distance from Coraltoo– check out 1815 Dilworth Road East . ps- I love thispeplum blouse for Fall! Enjoy the video: #boutiqu

As mentioned in Dilworth Home Tour – Video Sneak Peek Part I, I had the privilege to film a video preview of a few homes being featured in the 40th Annual Dilworth Home Tour. This next Q & A session and video comes from Linganore Place: What drew you to your home vs. any of the others that were on the market at the time? Owners: We loved the privacy of the lot and the swimming pool. Even though it is on a corner lot, it is very private as it sits up on a hill. We loved its

1516 Lynway Drive The next stop on our Dilworth Home Tour Video Sneak Peek is on Lynway Drive. If you like what you see, don’t forget to stop by the 40th Annual Dilworth Home Tour on Friday, Septebmer 21st and Saturday, September 22nd. Here’s the video and interview with the owners: -What drew you to your home vs. any of the others that were on the market at the time? Owners: We recently built our dream home from the ground up (completed April 2012). We have always wanted t

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Current Active Dilworth listings: 25 Sold Dilworth listings in last 30 days: 5 Average sold price of 1500ft-1800ft home in Dilworth: $407,000 #dilworthrealestateagent #DilworthCharlotte #sellingahomeindilworth #charlotterealestate #CharlotteRealEsate #Charlottehomevalues #Dilworth #RealEstate #buyingadilworthhome

Get ready Dilworth, Wine and Design in theDilworth Neighborhoodis having their Grand Opening this Saturday!Wine and Design in Dilworthprovides everything you will need for an amazing evening as you take to the canvas with paints and paintbrushes with a local artist helping you create that nights featured painting. You will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that shows off your inner artist. No experience in painting? No problem, a local

The Duke Foundation will be calling the Dilworth neighborhood home in 2013. The Duke foundation is a Charlotte-based foundation that has contributed billions of dollars towards increased standards in education, improved health care and other local area projects. The Duke foundation recently announced it will be relocating from its corporate center location at the Bank of America Corporate Center in uptown Charlotte into a new home in the Dilworth neighborhood. At a cost of $4

If you are a Dilworth resident looking to rent out your luxurious Dilworth home for the DNC Convention, check out dncdigs.com. Over 35,000 people will be converging on the Dilworth Neighborhood and the Uptown area for the Democratic National Convention and whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or an Independent…. there will be a shortage of hotel rooms to stay at. There is already a growing supply and demand for private residence’s available for rent for the week of the conve

Get ready Dilworth, this year’s Southern Women’s Show is just 10 minutes from the Dilworth Neighborhood located at The Park Expo and Conference Center. Dilworth residents can enjoy runway fashion shows, handmade jewelry and gifts, wine, food and MORE!!! Admission to the Southern Women’s Show is: Adults: $9.00 At the Door Advance Tickets Online: $8.00 Groups: (10 or More; Online Advance Only): $7.00 Youth: $5.00 (ages 6-12) Children Under 6 Free With Paying Adult. Advance Disc