The Shugart Short List: Charlotte Drink Specials Worth Knowing This Weekend

One thing Charlotte doesn't have a shortage of is places to grab a drink.The harder part is figuring out where you actually want to go.Between showing homes, meeting clients and spending entirely too much time driving from one side of Charlotte to the other, I've built a pretty extensive list of res

South End Is Getting a New Hotel. Here’s Why That Matters for Charlotte.

If you've spent any amount of time in South End over the last few years, you've watched this neighborhood change almost in real time.Apartments have gone up. Restaurants have opened. Office buildings have changed the skyline. The Rail Trail has become one of the most recognizable parts of the neighb

Charlotte’s Aging Giants: Why So Many Trees Are Falling (And What It Means for Our City’s Future)

A fallen tree in Fourth Ward is more than a traffic inconvenience. It’s a reminder that Charlotte’s greatest natural asset needs our attention.Yesterday morning, Fourth Ward woke up to something we’ve all become a little too familiar with.A massive tree had fallen completely across the street. For m

One City. Two States. Which Side of Charlotte Is Right for You?

One City. Two States. Which Side of Charlotte Is Right for You? One of the biggest advantages of relocating to the Charlotte area is something many buyers don't realize until they begin their home search. You aren't just choosing a neighborhood. You're choosing between two states, each with its own