This three story Charleston style home in First Ward has it all, even a terrific price! Its arranged with a Great Room, Dining, and Kitchen all on the first floor. Then there are two bedrooms, two baths, laundry, and porch with an incredible view of the city on the second floor. The third floor finishes it off with a full bedroom/bonus, bathroom, and large walk-in attic.

Walk to everything in Uptown and still enjoy a fenced back yard, and private two car garage.

For additional details, take a look at this webpage.

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If you are considering a move in the near future, analysts are saying that now is the perfect time to buy real estate. The economy is beginning to recover and we are coming out of the bottom of the market.

Take a look at the video above to see Meredith Viera of the “Today Show” interviewing Ron Insana, author of “How to Make a Fortune From the Biggest Bailout in U.S. History.” He makes excellent points about why it’s such a great time to buy.

Its been a while since I have posted an entry to my blog, so I thought I would start the new year off by introducing my readers to a cool new money saving website that I stumbled upon. Groupon.com is a website that allows retailers to offer consumers a special deal on their product. The “deal” is only given once enough consumers have agreed to participate. For example, one of my favorite bagel shops, Owen’s Bagel & Deli in Southend (very close to Uptown Charlotte) is featured as today’s special “groupon.” They are offering a 53% discount with a $15 coupon for the price of $7. After 20 people bought this coupon, the special became “active.” Now all of those 20 people will get the deal and any others that buy the groupon today. As I am writing this post, 175 people have already bought the coupon. As you can see, this is a win-win for both Owen’s and their customers. The customers get tasty bagels at a discount, and Owen’s gets additional business that they might not have otherwise had.

I’ve been watching the Groupon.com website for a couple of months now and have seen deals on things like:

Manicure/pedicure
Driving 8 laps in a NASCAR Nextel Cup car at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
New Years Eve Party Package at the Westin Uptown
1 Year membership to the Harvey B. Gantt Center

The deals are varied, but usually very good. Subscribe to their website and you will get an email each day with the newest “Groupon!”

For readers of my blog that don’t actually live in Charlotte, don’t worry, Groupon.com has these deals for other cities across the country. Check out their website to see if your city is included.