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Pictured here and on the front and back covers: 3619 English Garden, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226 • MLS #3434598 • see page 2

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS! It is during this time of year that we are reminded of the many blessings that fill our job of selling Charlotte with such joy. Wishing all our neighbors and clients warm thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful season filled with peace, love and happiness.

May the coming year bring you success in all your endeavors with an abundance of laughter, prosperity and good health!

Vicky Mitchener Dickens Mitchener Founder and Owner

Joe Purvis Photography

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Issue 3, Winter 2018/2019 contents DM Services | 5 Client Spotlight: Todd A. Herman, Ph.D. | 7 Lawn & Mullinix Mortgage | 12 Blue Ridge Mountain Getaway | 21

hiring an agent committed to embracing all avenues

#BTW: Tips from the Experts | 26

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New Year’s Resolutions | 28

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2018: More Than a Noteworthy Year | 54

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Holiday Party | 59 Designer Trends | 63 ON OUR COVER

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6 Bedrooms • 5 Full - 1 Half Bathrooms • 5,666 sq ft This unique custom home, nestled on 3.5 acres, has a stunning center hall floorplan with 12-ft ceilings, exquisite millwork, hardwood flooring throughout and is flooded with natural light. Details include a grand foyer, master down with his & her walk-in closets, updated chef’s kitchen, laundry room with pet feeding station, captivating theatre, and much more. Beautifully landscaped grounds with a mature tree periphery add both serenity and privacy to this estate. The retro-cool, midcentury-modern guest house is authentic and original to the property with wraparound deck, an open floorplan, bedroom/bathroom and full kitchen. The dramatic poolscape boasts an entertaining pavilion with a wood-burning fireplace wired for a tv, outdoor kitchen, heated pool integrated with a raised spa and a firepit.

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Photo: Nicholas Bossi

Introducing Todd A. Herman, Ph.D. Meet the new President & CEO of The Mint Museum

W

hen The Mint Museum’s

University with a focus on Italian

ty. Leading The Mint Museum is an

search committee studied

Renaissance Painting. His global ré-

opportunity to play an active part of

a large national pool of

sumé includes teaching art history

the cultural growth of this city,” he

candidates to become the

at universities in Italy, South Caro-

says. “There is great opportunity at

museum’s next president and

lina, Virginia, and in the Midwest,

the Mint to become more integrated

CEO, one stood out, recalled board

along with stints at the Cleveland

into the cultural fabric of the city

chair Sean Jones: Todd Herman

Museum of Art; the Columbia

and to utilize the educational role

was the only one with a degree in

Museum of Art in South Carolina;

of art to contribute to the economic

microbiology.

and, most recently, seven years as

mobility of Charlotteans.”

And now, as Herman has settled into his new role over the summer and fall, it’s evident he brings a

Executive Director of the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock.

And as he reflects, the biologist in him speaks again: “One of the

So why did he choose to move

most attractive things about Char-

scientific eye to his interpretation

to the Queen City? “Charlotte is a

lotte is that even though the city is

of art.

vibrant and growing city with a

growing rapidly, there has been a

strong, aspirational arts communi-

conscious effort to maintain an ex-

“Art is a form of communication—and a very beautiful one— that has been a part of human existence from the very beginning. Even before we mastered language and the written word, mankind created symbols and pictures to communicate and tell stories,” says Herman.

“This tradition continues today as artists across the globe transform their experiences and ideas into visual narratives. Art shows who we were, who we are, and what we can be.”

Along with microbiology, Herman studied art history at James Madison University, and ultimately chose the arts. He went on to earn his Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve

Photo: Lydia Bittner Baird

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Clie nt S p o tl ight | Todd A. Herman, Ph.D.

tensive canopy of trees. For a large

locally-connected artists including

city, it’s very green!”

the beloved Charlotte-born collagist Romare Bearden, on view Decem-

NEW REASONS TO JOIN THE MINT

ber through August at Mint Museum

Herman has joined the community

Uptown.

with his partner Harry and their

There’s no better time to be-

two dogs, Abby and Lola. He’s been

come a member of the Mint,

making the rounds and speaking

Herman notes, both to gain

about his goals of greater cultural

unlimited access to these

collaboration, as well has helping

and other exhibitions,

the Mint shape its next phase of

events, and programs

growth into a leading museum on

throughout the year; but also to

the national stage.

play a philanthropic part in the mu-

“The collections at The Mint Museum allow us to understand, or at least contemplate, worlds and

seum’s outreach, and help increase access to art for our community.

The Mint offers fun

ideas beyond our own experience.

activities for kids and

That kind of curiosity and wonder is

families as well as

what brings enrichment to our lives

for teens and adults.

and deepens our relationships,”

“Membership at the

he says. “My role and mission is to minimize barriers to these experiences and to encourage

Art shows who we were, who we are, and what we can be.

people to engage with art.”

Herman joined as the Mint

Mint offers a number of free programs and activities that

geared up its ambitious fall lineup:

are great for families, friends, or

An acclaimed, nationally touring

those solitary contemplative

exhibition of African-print fashion

moments,” Herman notes. The

from the Fowler Museum at UCLA,

Mint recently restructured its

on view at Mint Museum Randolph

membership program to en-

through April; a Mint-organized ret-

able members to choose where

rospective of North Carolina artist Michael Sherrill’s work, which tours to the Smithsonian following its run through April at Mint Museum Uptown; and a Mint-organized examination of the medium of

African Print Fashion Now! A Story of Taste, Globalization, and Style Ngozi Dress by Ituen Bassey, “Independence” collection, 2010. Courtesy of the Designer.

Photo: Joshua White/JWPictures.com

collage, prominently featuring many

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to donate within a wide range of involvement in the museum.

The Mint is expanding its exhibition celebrations to include more of its members – the celebratory party for Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum, scheduled for January 31, will include all museum members along with participating artists, lenders, and sponsors (check mintmuseum.org/events for details).

“Membership at the Mint not only grants you the satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to the cultural legacy of the city you call home,” Herman

Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum Eva Pennink. Untitled (figures and record player).

Anonymous Donor. 1980.242.2. Collection of The Mint Museum.

notes, “but the activities that the Mint offers to people of all ages improve quality of life and enliven your role within Charlotte.”

For even greater impact, the museum’s leadership giving circle, the Crown Society, offers a deeper connec-

information on all of these membership opportunities,

tion to both the museum and the community. For more

visit mintmuseum.org/join.

Michael Sherrill: Retrospective Michael Sherrill. Star Bottles, 1997. Collection of the artist. Photo: Scott Allen.

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Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

CARMEL VILLAGE: $119,000 | 927 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Sarah Kennerly at 704.904.6973

ROSSMORE: $150,000 | 1,412 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Genya Helms at 704.634.2126

CHARLOTTE: $155,000 | 760 sq ft | 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

MYERS PARK: $159,000 | 888 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

LAURELDALE: $175,000 | 919 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

PIEDMONT ROW: $175,000 | 725 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

CAMBRIDGE: $179,500 | 1,436 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Paige Moody at 704.906.8291

ROCKY MEADOWS: $219,900 | 2,227 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

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ECHO HILLS: $224,900 | 1,323 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Michael Nester at 704.408.3468

ROSWELL CONDOS: $225,000 | 945 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

STOWE CREEK: $237,500 | 1,940 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Lori Turner at 704.904.2585

SCOTLAND COLONY: $240,000 | 804 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

RIVIERA: $247,900 | 1,613 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call JoAnna Dougan at 704.617.0670

PIEDMONT ROW: $265,000 | 1,082 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

METROPOLITAN: $250,000 | 679 sq ft | 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488

MAGNOLIA PARK: $268,500 | 1,896 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Kennerly at 704.904.6973

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ROCKY RIVER CROSSING: $275,000 | 2,410 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

THE ARTS DISTRICT: $289,900 | 969 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

THE RENAISSANCE: $299,999 | 1,829 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Amanda Blackburn at 704.516.9309

ROSWELL CONDOS: $292,000 | 1,051 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

STARMOUNT: $319,900 | 1,715 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Ashlee Durrance at 770.354.3960

PROVIDENCE WEST: $324,900 | 1,942 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call JoAnna Dougan at 704.617.0670

OLDE PROVIDENCE: $330,000 | 2,454 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

WATERLYNN: $331,000 | 3,128 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

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CANDLEWYCK: $334,900 | 1,966 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Diane Vermillion at 704.575.4007

HAWTHORNE COURT: $339,000 | 1,417 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

SHEPHERDS BLUFF: $339,000 | 2,193 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

HARBOUR PLACE: $343,900 | 2,081 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Wes Collins at 704.681.1313

HIGHLAND CREEK: $345,000 | 3,717 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

SOUTH PARK: $350,000 | 1,842 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Robin Husney at 704.517.6370

CHAPEL COVE: $375,000 | 3,115 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashlee Durrance at 770.354.3960

MYERS PARK: $375,000 | 1,161 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

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up to $500,000

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WESSEX SQUARE: $375,000 | 2,341 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

SOUTHPARK: $385,000 – $425,000 | 1,850 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

CANDLEWYCK: $389,900 | 1,752 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Wendy Mills at 704.562.0050

OAK RUN: $399,900 | 2,527 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

BELMONT: $418,000 | 1,137 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

RIVERCHASE: $419,500 | 3,780 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call JoAnna Dougan at 704.617.0670

BRITTANY OAKS: $435,000 | 2,942 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

VILLAS AT SUMMERLAKE: $439,000 | 2,386 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

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FOREST COVE: $439,900 | 2,776 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

CHARLESTOWNE MANOR: $447,500 | 2,189 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Paige Moody at 704.906.8291

MADISON PARK: $449,500 | 1,972 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

MIDWOOD: $470,000 | 1,575 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

SHERWOOD FOREST: $479,000 | 2,501 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Kelly Catanese at 704.236.8414

COTSWOLD: $479,900 | 2,452 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sharon Rountree at 704.608.0448 | Jimmy Rountree at 704.608.8656

BAXTER VILLAGE: $484,000 | 2,674 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Michelle Dyman at 704.998.7357

THE ARLINGTON: $495,000 | 1,678 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

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BLUE RIDGE

MOUNTAIN GETAWAY

by Sarah Henderson

STRETCHING FROM THE TIP OF NORTHERN GEORGIA all the way to South Mountain in Pennsylvania, the Blue Ridge Mountains comprise a 469-mile section of the massive Appalachian mountain range.

The towns that are sprinkled across the Blue Ridge have always been known for their incred­ ibly lush landscapes—made up of olive, pine, walnut, and maple trees that mingle with all manner of azaleas and laurels—and lately, a new breed of craft breweries, hiking trails, quiet streets, and winding rivers have revitalized the area into the ultimate home away from home.

ganic food is right around every corner, which makes it easy to eat with the season. Asheville is known for nurturing its artists; and is a haven for health enthusiasts and spiritual seekers. Inspiration is found in the scenery, the music, the art, the beer, everywhere.

The town embodies the essence of a thriving arts community with world-renowned artists, bustling art galleries, and nightly downtown drum circles. And when it comes to outdoor activities, Asheville does not disappoint.

Whether you’re looking for a short day hike or a month-long trek, the Blue Ridge offers hundreds of favorite hiking trails close to Asheville. Hiking near

Spotlight: Asheville, NC Arguably the region’s most vibrant town, Asheville

Asheville offers several different perspectives on the surrounding mountains—from wildflower-lined

is a short drive northwest of Charlotte, North Caro-

paths and easy nature walks perfect for families, to

lina. Hop on I-85 to I-26 or take Highway 74 through

summit hikes with magnificent views and trails that

Shelby and Kings Mountain, and about two hours lat-

route you alongside majestic waterfalls, there’s an

er, you’ll find yourself in a mountain town that’s home

Asheville hike for just about everyone. Speaking of

to a lively restaurant scene that runs the gamut from

waterfalls—one of the most beautiful waterfalls in

top-notch tapas to cozy al fresco bakeries. Local, or-

the Blue Ridge Mountains is also one of the easiest to

Featu re Ar ticle | B l ue R i d g e M o un t a i n G e t away

experience. A little more than 30 miles from downtown Asheville, the 75-foot Looking Glass Falls waterfall is located along the scenic U.S. Highway 276 in Pisgah National Forest. You can admire it roadside from the observation deck, or head down the stairs for a closer look. In the summer when the sun is high and the water level is low, it turns into the local hangout for swimming.

“I especially love Asheville in the summertime,” says Marjorie Redding, Realtor®/Broker with Dickens Mitchener. “There’s a lot going on and it’s a bit cooler than Charlotte—

The Tap Room at Green Man Brewery.

but not too cool. Asheville stays lively during the summer as opposed to other second-home towns like

dozens more breweries to visit later.

Another must-visit is the popu-

ture enthusiasts from throughout the Southeast. At their taproom and

Blowing Rock and Linville which

lar New Belgium Brewing Company,

restaurant, you’ll find award-win-

tend to close down around 9:00 or

where you’ll find great beer as well

ning ales and lagers among their 19

10:00 at night.” Joan Goode, Real-

as a fantastic outdoor space with

beers on tap that are offered along-

tor®/Broker at the firm agrees. “We

cornhole and frisbee.

side artfully prepared meals and

are not a ‘pop-up’ town. We have

Put the final stamp on your

dishes made with local, seasonal,

history and beautiful old buildings

Asheville brewery passport at

sustainable ingredients. Fresh pro-

and homes.”

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Their

duce is grown in the Sierra Nevada

185-acre campus attracts beer cul-

Estate Garden and bread is baked

After a long day of hiking along the Blue Ridge, shopping fine retail at Biltmore Village, or antiquing your way through downtown, it’s time to kick back and relax with a nice, cold beer. And there’s almost no better place to do it than Asheville. The town boasts more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city, and was first named Beer City USA in 2009. To make the most out of an Asheville “beercation,” hop on one of the town’s several beer tours. You’ll most likely grab a pint at Green Man Brewery’s taproom on Buxton Avenue before turning the corner on Collier Avenue to visit Burial Beer, which is where you’ll find locals who can give you tips on

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onsite with spent grain for a true farm-to-table experience.

No visit to Asheville would be complete without the town’s crown jewel: Biltmore Estate. Built between 1889 and 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room French Renaissance Biltmore House is a true marvel. Biltmore House is a Gilded Age chateau-style mansion that was constructed to be the estate’s main residence. It contains more than four acres of floor space, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The estate’s vineyard, winery, retail shops, restaurants, ice cream parlor, and horseback riding program make Biltmore Estate a

Guitarist performing in an open-air restaurant in downtown Asheville.

can’t-miss for any time of year. That being said, there are two seasons

Asheville stays lively during the summer as opposed to other second-home towns like Blowing Rock and Linville.

— Marjorie Redding, Realtor®/Broker

to attract visitors and locals year-

live performances of Christmas

round. The festive Christmas open

music round out Candlelight Christ-

house is a family tradition for many

mas Evenings.

North Carolinians.” Indeed, in the

Whether you find yourself

winter, from November through

drawn to the splendor of the foli-

January, thousands of glittering

age, the rich artistic culture, or the

ornaments and oversized candy

buzzing food and beer scene, the

canes weigh on the bows of more

natural beauty and laid-back vibe

that Biltmore shines particularly

than 55 Fraser fir Christmas trees

of Asheville make it the perfect set-

bright: spring and winter. Beginning

throughout the estate for Christmas

ting for a quick day trip or seasonal

in early April, hybrid tulip varieties

at Biltmore. Once the sun goes down,

retreat in your second home.

begin filling up the estate’s two-

you can enjoy the flicker of candle-

and-a-half-mile Walled Garden,

light, firelight, and twinkle lights as

The next time you hear the mountains calling, go.

along with forsythia, spirea, magnolia, and flowering cherries. Later in the month, you’ll see poppies, snapdragons, dogwoods, spring bulbs, and redbuds, not to mention more than 250 varieties of roses.

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#BTW

Tips from the Experts Helpful hints and local knowledge from the experts: our Style Team Members

HOUSING INVENTORY Housing inventory remains historically low and this has drastical-

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TIDY UP YOUR HOME WITH MANAGEABLE GOALS

CREATING A COZY SPACE IN WINTER! It’s easy to create warm, cozy spaces in your home during the winter.

ly impacted the seasonality of the

If you are planning to list your Here are a few ideas. Add layers of

Spring housing market in Charlotte,

home for the spring market, January light with an ample supply of table and

but buyers are out there now, waiting

is the perfect time to start clearing floor lamps. Also use dimmers. Drape

to purchase your home that’s move in

out the clutter and donating unused a warm throw or blanket across the

ready! People move year-round for

items. Start from the top down focus- back of the sofa and add textured

hundreds of reasons. Selling outside

ing on bedroom closets, attic spaces throw pillows. Cover bare floors in

of the Spring season will also de-

and work your way down. Set a goal bedrooms and baths with area rugs to

crease your competition.

of one space per week and focus on create warmth in the home. Scent the

— JoAnna Dougan,

eliminating items that have not been air in your home with festive essen-

Realtor®/Broker

used in the past year. Placing emp- tial oils by diffusing cinnamon bark,

FIND THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT BEST SUITS YOU One of the most unique qualities about Charlotte is the many neighborhoods, each with their own character and charm. It’s essential to get to know Charlotte for buyers and transferees especially. It’s so helpful to go exploring, to get a taste for the restaurants, visit the many parks, shops, and grocery stores in each community. It truly makes all the

ty crates, totes or bins near areas clove, and nutmeg. Add flannel sheets to be cleared may inspire reluctant to the beds. Include natural accents cleaners and help the process along. like twigs, burlap, wood, stones in rich Keep in mind that you are hoping to tones and colors to add a cozy, homey help prospective buyers feel there feeling. Bake gingerbread cookies, is ample storage space available and cinnamon rolls, or pumpkin bread, or packing away personal items will al- even put a kettle of water on the stove low them to picture themselves liv- and leave tea bags, honey, lemon, and ing in your home.

to-go cups along with a note for the — Michelle Dyman, potential buyers to help themselves.

Realtor®/Broker

— Cindi Moore, Realtor®/Broker

difference for finding your home within the Queen City, to know the neighborhood that best suits you to make it home.

— Ashley McMillan, Realtor®/Broker

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WINTERIZE YOUR HOME

SET THE SCENE FOR A WARM

NEW YEAR, NEW HOME

WINTER INDOORS

Make sure to prepare your home

The New Year is a great time to

for the change of seasons. Have

The colder months are upon us

list your home because it gives you

your heating system inspected. For

and everyone is looking to spend

a jump on the spring market! Inven-

a small fee, a technician can check

more time indoors. You want your

tory levels are low, and buyers have

your pump/furnace to be sure it’s

space to feel comforting and cozy to

been hibernating. As soon as the hol-

safe this winter. Have your gutters

your buyers during the winter sea-

idays wrap up, the market has buyers

cleaned & repaired to prevent mois-

son. Fill an empty nook or window

eager to begin the Spring home buy-

ture issues in the crawlspace and

bench with a plush decorative pillow

ing process!

against the foundation. Before turn-

and a small stack of books. Let your

— Andi Morgan,

ing on the fireplace, consider having

buyers picture themselves snuggled

Realtor®/Broker

the chimney & vents cleaned and re-

up there. A luxe throw draped over

pairing any damage. Another thing

the back of a chair or spilling out

that’s not commonly done, but can

of a round wicker basket near your

be super helpful on saving on util-

fireplace sets the mood as well. Ev-

ities during the colder months is to

eryone loves a candle during the hol-

reverse the direction of your ceiling

idays. While it’s not recommended to

fans. The reverse direction pushes

light a real flame, battery-operated,

hot air away from the ceiling, help-

flameless candles can be purchased

ing to keep the room warmer.

everywhere.

Consider

setting

a

— Sarah Szczodrowski,

few out in clusters on consoles and

Realtor®/Broker

end tables to give the space a nice

MAKE IT SPARKLE! In the winter months updated light fixtures are more important than ever. All eyes will be focused inside instead of outside. Well lit, cozy uncluttered rooms with eye catching pops of color will make your home stand out this season.

— Catharine Pappas,

glow. Last, but not least, the smell of fresh rosemary or pine provides a

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS I think people like living in Charlotte because our property taxes are decidedly lower here than many other states in the U.S., it’s a very manageable city… not too big re: traffic, crime, etc. and not too small, i.e. we have pro sports teams, symphony, ballet, broadway shows, wonderful art galleries and museums, etc.

— Missy Stewart, Realtor®/Broker

fresh aroma that helps buyers feel at home. Rosemary topiaries are not only pretty to look at but smell lovely and can be easily found this time of year.

— Christine Keagy, Realtor®/Broker

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HOW WE’RE KEEPING OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Everyone is different when it comes to what we like and how we live, but our New Year’s resolutions are often all too similar. When it comes to a vision for selfimprovement in the future, most people want to get their lives together, improve their health, and have more fun. These common resolutions are great goals to have here’s how we can all ensure they’re successful throughout the year: STAYING ORGANIZED There’s something special about the look and feel of an organized home.

It’s deeply satisfying to look around and see the beauty of your favorite things all neatly arranged. Getting organized is a great goal for the new year because you can easily break the task down into chunks, starting small to complete the project by year’s end. home and get rid of possessions you don’t need. you can focus on creating systems for organizing the things you do want or need to keep. For example, maybe it’s time to get an attractive display shelf for that collection of Depression-era ceramics you’ve been building up over the years. Getting organized isn’t just about getting rid of unwanted things but also about showcasing what you keep.

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ADVENTURES World travel isn’t necessarily easily within grasp, but it isn’t as far away as you think, either. You can fund an exciting travel schedule for 2019 and Age comic books your college roommate left in your garage all those years ago could end up being a piggy bank to fund your next big adventure.

Whether it’s vintage furniture, a car you no longer drive, or clothes you’ve outgrown in one way or another, selling the things collecting dust in your house can help you reach the far-

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EXERCISING Ask any gym employee and they’ll tell you that January brings a rush of new members, most of whom come in once or twice before canceling their membership. This doesn’t mean you before you start. It means you should make an assessment of the best way to accomplish those goals. Forcing yourself into a new routine that requires an out-of-the-way gym may not be the best way to go about it.

Instead, consider getting some equipment so you can work out at home. You don’t need to buy a full range of heavy-duty machines — starting small with a set of hand weights or a yoga mat can help you build momentum. Most experts advise that people think about what kind of exercise they like best, so that’s

an important part of the process. If a pair of comfortable hiking boots would suit your ideal exercise style best, don’t try to force yourself down Exercise is all about routine. Once you have the equipment that you need to work out at home, don’t just set it and forget it. If you currently don’t have any exercise routine at all, start small with short periods a few days a week or even just one workout per week. You can gradually add in longer or more frequent workout sessions once you’re comfortable with what you’re doing and have consistent success.

If any of these resolutions seem familiar to you, EBTH can help you succeed once and for all. With full-service selling assistance and great auctions running every day, EBTH handles everything from sorting to shipping.

We’ll catalog, photograph, and list your items online, so you have more time to focus on keeping your resolutions and welcoming in a fresh beginning.

Not all resolutions have to be so about your health and general tidiness, why not resolve to get out and explore the world?

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

DILWORTH: $515,000 | 1,286 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288

SAILVIEW: $559,900 | 3,696 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

DILWORTH: $577,500 | 1,680 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Sarah Curme at 704.578.7011

ELIZABETH: $595,000 | 1,817 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath | Call Tim Hansley at 704.621.6837

ELIZABETH: $600,000 | 2,023 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

PARK KINGSTON: $600,000 | 2,029 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Suzy Hubbell at 202.607.5688

PARK CROSSING: $609,000 | 3,374 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Suzanne Coddington at 704.589.7172

COTSWOLD: $615,000 | 1,905 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520

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COTSWOLD: $639,900 | 2,838 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jane Lemmond at 704.451.5871

PERRIN PLACE: $649,000 | 2,032 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Chris Carey at 919.360.8520

CLOISTERS: $665,000 | 4,546 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Meghan Connor Shelton at 834.814.9339

FOXCROFT: $695,000 | 1.34 acre parcel | For more information, call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

SOUTH PARK: $728,500 | 3,304 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

EASTOVER: $780,000 | 3,137 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476

SPRINGFIELD: $799,900 | 4,360 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Fitz Lee at 704.576.2979

SKYE CONDOMINIUMS: $849,950 | 2,061 sq ft | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Lisa Whetstone at 704.607.9619

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$500,000 – $1,000,000

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BELLEMEADE: $849,999 | 4,070 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Joan Goode at 704.953.3035

DAVIS TRACE: $889,000 | 7,157 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

FOXCROFT: $895,000 | 4,119 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

STONECROFT: $899,000 | 3,400 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082

MYERS PARK: $925,000 | 2,922 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Sherry Molella at 704.607.1224

SUMMERLAKE: $925,000 | 4,219 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sherry George at 704.968.5322

FOXCROFT: $925,000 | 3,932 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

COTSWOLD: $949,000 | 3,768 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kristen Armstrong at 704.400.5734

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MYERS PARK: $949,000 | 2,955 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy STONECROFT: $949,000 | 4,148 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Andi Morgan at 704.494.1082 Highsmith at 704.905.6680

QUAIL HOLLOW: $969,000 | 3,754 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Deborah Russo at 919.619.2622

GLENEAGLES: $975,000 | 6,435 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

MYERS PARK: $995,000 | 3,658 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

REVERDY GLEN: $995,000 | 6,177 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Johana Troutman at 704.756.3637

DICKENS MITCHENER Market Share: Total Units Sold ($1,000,000+) DICKENS MITCHENER

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STONECROFT

Discover your Blowing Rock dream home.

STONECROFT $4,950,000 | 116 Acres Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Linville, Stonecroft is available for only the second time this century. This 116 acre property is highlighted by panoramic mountain views, access to nature and privacy.

The main residence is an original 1930s Grandfather Mountain Stone home fully updated with modern amenities. A restored caretaker cabin serves as a unique guest quarters or rental property.

Only two hours from Charlotte, the property qualifies for conservation easements. As an individual family home, or a multi-generational family compound with ample acreage for multiple home sites, Stonecroft is exceptional in every way.

For more information about this exclusive listing contact Owner/Broker Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or at vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: Scott Pearson Photography

Neig hb o rho o d H i g h l i g ht :

SouthPark

by Lindsay Hotmire

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE IT ALL?

grown into one of North Carolina’s largest business

Search this question on Google and you’ll

districts. More than 40,000 employees work here

get billions (literally) of results that won’t mince

every single day, and young professionals, retir-

words. You cannot possibly have it all, the digital

ees and families have no qualms about letting you

philosophers tell us, so embrace the grass on your

know that once you come to SouthPark, you might

own side, learn to enjoy simplicity, and give up the

never want to leave.

quest for that perfect something.

In a typical moment and in a typical place, this

FROM FARMLAND TO CITY BUSTLE

advice is worth taking to the bank. But if you hap-

The SouthPark area owes its namesake to South-

pen to live in the SouthPark area, then you’re privy

Park Mall, a high-end destination that is home to

to a secret held by approximately 18,000 other peo-

stores like American Girl, Apple, Burberry, Lilly

ple who are lucky enough to call SouthPark home.

Pulitzer, Louis Vuitton, Microsoft, Neiman Marcus,

Here, in between the retail, the entertainment, the

Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co. and much more—over

job opportunities, the schools and the neighbor-

150 more, to be exact. Built in 1970, SouthPark mall

hoods, it turns out that you can have it all.

arrived as the harbinger to future development,

It’s a secret less than 100 years in the making,

standing in the middle of farm ground as a sort of

and it all started with a special property known as

precursor to Hollywood’s yet-to-come prophecy: If

the Morrocroft Manor.

you build it, they will come. And oh, did they ever.

Just four minutes north of SouthPark Mall, the 14,000 square foot Tudor Revival home was built in the ’20s by North Carolina Governor Cameron Morrison.

Since then, the home has become a historic landmark throughout the SouthPark area, but if you want to understand the true impact of Morrison’s property, then you’ll need to look at the 3,000 acres of farmland that once surrounded his home. Today, all but 16 of those acres have been transformed into a collection of upscale neighborhoods surrounded by an energetic hustle and bustle typically reserved for America’s largest and most well-loved cities. It’s become a sophisticated area that has quickly

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Residential neighborhoods, schools, small bou-

downtown, airport, medical facilities, wonderful

tique shops, condos, employers: They’ve all found

restaurants and the region’s most upscale shopping

their place in the SouthPark area, successfully

mall.”

transitioning a location once known as “outside

If you want to live in one of SouthPark’s neigh-

city limits” into one of the most desired places to

borhood homes, you’ll need to be prepared to pay

live and work throughout the region.

anywhere from $400K to $2M, but that sort of

A PEEK AT THE NEIGHBORHOODS

price tag isn’t a requirement to finding a home in the area. Affordable condos, apartments and re-

Barclay Downs. Beverly Woods. Foxcroft. Sha-

tirement communities have all found their place

ron Road. Quail Hollow. Drive through any of

throughout the SouthPark area, and thanks to a

these neighborhoods and you’ll get a sneak peek at

strong neighborhood coalition, all new develop-

what exists in every neighborhood throughout the

ment is built with intention.

SouthPark area: homes built in the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s,

“What do we want the SouthPark area to look

and 2000s and all upscale, renovated and perfect-

like in 20 years? This is what the neighborhood or-

ly surrounded by sidewalks, mature trees and Fri-

ganizations are asking one another, and we’re all

day night football games.

coming together to ensure that we’re growing co-

“The pace of life found in this area is really

hesively,” says Meghan McClure Lluberas, Dickens

great. It’s a neighborhood where children ride their

Mitchener Realtor®/Broker. “The city of Charlotte

bikes and can run from house to house, yet you can

recognizes the value of this area, and they’ve re-

also walk out your front door and head to every-

cently given us $10M to pour back into our South-

thing from a Starbucks to a one-of-a-kind boutique.

Park neighborhoods.”

You really do feel like you have it all,” says Jimmy Rountree, Dickens Mitchener Realtor®/Broker.

A “MUST-TRY” LIST OF LOCAL FAVORITES

Missy Stewart, Realtor®/Broker with the firm

If you have a few hours to spend in the area,

adds “SouthPark is in a fantastic location! Close to

you’ll definitely want to find your way to some of

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Piedmont Row. SouthPark’s most-mentioned spots, including SouthPark

in the parking lot. When school gets out for the day, local

Mall, Phillips Place, and five-star restaurant, Oak

kids walk over to the rink before heading home.

Steakhouse. But, if you’re ready to settle down and

When not gathering for a celebration, festival or

make SouthPark home, then you’ll also want to be sure

good, old-fashioned fun, SouthPark residents can be

to check out some of the locals’ favorite traditions and

found in a few other special places. The Renaissance

experiences.

Patisserie offers French pastries, award-winning Vien-

Every summer, SouthPark Mall hosts the Charlotte

noiserie, innovative macarons, rustic French loaves, tra-

Symphony. It’s an event that draws neighbors from their

ditional baguettes and Charlotte’s only Kouign “Queen”

homes as they walk toward SouthPark Mall, following

Amann.

the sounds of their favorite pops music drifting through

If French pastries aren’t your thing, don’t worry.

the summer air. The Symphony shows up five Sundays

You’re not out of luck. The SouthPark area has plenty of

throughout the summer, and it makes a special appear-

other options that are sure to meet the needs of any pal-

ance on July 4th, playing along to the fireworks as spec-

ate, any style and any age.

tators gather around picnic baskets and sparklers, humming along to their favorite patriotic tunes.

A quick visit to The Wine Store, a tiny shop that offers great prices on wine, will take the guessing game out of

Summer is indeed a great time of year in SouthPark,

ordering the perfect wine for your special event thanks

but with the arrival of fall, churches in the area are al-

to an almost concierge level of service that’s impossible

ways doing festivals, and the number of young families

to find in bigger stores. And if you’re wanting to pair

that show up to these festivals is just amazing. The ad-

a great glass of wine with a night out on the town, then

vent of winter and the holiday season brings an ice skat-

you might consider visiting Barrington’s, a small bistro

ing rink to the mall, complete with a Christmas village

that offers fine wine and high-end, locally sourced New

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Specialty Shops.

American fare. Be prepared, though.

ing designs from Valentino, Marc

welcomes many shoppers through-

With just 10 tables, reservations

Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci

out the SouthPark area with the

are a must if you want a chance at

and more. And if you’re looking for

same, hand-painted retro sign used

experiencing an innovative dish

something with a true vintage vibe,

when it first opened in 1956.

prepared by award-winning chef,

you won’t want to miss the Park Road

From the moment SouthPark

Bruce Moffett.

Shopping Center, the first open air

Mall opened, everything you could

When you’re ready to take your

shopping center in Charlotte. While

ever want has been right here. What

shopping experiences beyond the

it hosts nearly 60 retailers like Har-

the residents of SouthPark have

mall, you’ll find unique shopping

ris Teeter, J.Crew Mercantile and

been known to say is in fact true—

experiences in places like Capitol,

Bruegger’s Bagels, it remains unique-

living in this area of Charlotte, you

a luxury clothing boutique featur-

ly connected to its local region and

really do feel like you have it all.

SouthPark Mall.

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Featu re d Re s taura nt | Oak Steakhouse

Located in Charlotte's established SouthPark neighborhood, Oak Steakhouse offers a modern take on the classic American Steakhouse. The contemporary, chef-driven menu from executive chef Alex Jenkins offers a variety of Prime Certified Angus BeefŽ selections, small plates and entrees that celebrate seasonal North Carolina ingredients. Whether pulling up a seat for happy hour with friends, celebrating a special occasion or hosting a private dinner, Oak Steakhouse offers a memorable dining experience.

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Featured Res taurant | Oak Steakhouse

Three Things to Know Three Things to Know About Executive Chef About Executive Chef Alex Jenkins Alex Jenkins

Oak OakSteakhouse Steakhouse 4777 Sharon Road, 4777 Sharon Road,#125, #125,Charlotte, Charlotte,NC NC28210 28210 704.954.8900 704.954.8900| oakcharlotte.com | oakcharlotte.com ( 7 0 4 ) 6 6 1 - 2 4 0 2 | Discover more at D I C K E N S M I T C H E N E R . C O M

Executive chef Alex Jenkins grew up around the culinary Executive chef Alex Jenkins grew industry and now brings that up around the culinary industry experience and passion to Oak and now brings that experience and passion Here to Oak are Steakhouse.

Steakhouse.

3 things Here are 3 things to know: to know: 1. Chef Alex started his career 1. Chef Alex started his career with with The Indigo Road as a line The Indigo Road as a line cook at the Oak cook at theoriginal original Oak Steakhouse Steakhousein inCharleston.

Charleston.

2. A love for the culinary 2. A love for the culinary industry industry runs in his family. Chef runs in his family. Chef Alex’s Alex's great-grandfather great-grandfather opened two opened two restaurants restaurants in Anderson, SC.in Anderson, SC. 3. Chef Alex’s favorite steak is the 3. Chef Alex's favorite steak is ribeye because it is wellthe ribeye because it is wellmarbled, making it extra flavorful. marbled, making it extra flavorful.

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$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

SEDGEFIELD: $1,025,000 | 3,959 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Wayne Honeycutt at 704.576.2476

DILWORTH: $1,035,000 | 2,962 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

MYERS PARK: $1,018,000 | 3,549 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

MYERS PARK: $1,095,000 | 3,727 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560

MYERS PARK MANOR: $1,145,000 | 3,635 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

PERRIN PLACE: $1,169,000 | 3,148 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

MYERS PARK: $1,245,000 | 3,884 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: $1,250,000 | 3,156 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

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MYERS PARK: $1,250,000 | 3,156 sq ft | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

COTSWOLD: $1,275,000 | 3,489 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329

COTSWOLD: $1,275,000 | 3,502 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kathy Lancaster at 704.534.5552 | Jennifer Otis at 614.620.2329

PELLYN WOOD: $1,290,000 | 4,896 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560

ROYDEN: $1,295,000 | 5,148 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Stewart at 704.996.9080

MYERS PARK: $1,350,000 | 3,413 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashley Smith at 704.756.3494

MORROCROFT ESTATES: $1,395,000 | 5,335 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635 | Ruth Moniz at 704.609.4846

MYERS PARK: $1,395,000 | 5,008 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288

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$1,000,000 +

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$1,000,000 +

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MYERS PARK: $1,399,000 | 3,473 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Missy Highsmith at 704.905.6680

EASTOVER: $1,450,000 | 4,140 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

PELLYN GROVE: $1,450,000 | 6,646 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Peggy Jones at 704.607.5351

VILLAGE AT TOTTENHAM: $1,495,000 | 4,864 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Karen Hollingsworth Miller at 704.574.0580

EASTOVER: $1,495,000 | 3,768 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

MYERS PARK: $1,499,000 | 3,594 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296

COTSWOLD: $1,500,000 | 4,665 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ashley McMillan at 704.575.2369

MYERS PARK: $1,525,000 | 3,594 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Ellen Gibson at 704.614.2296

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LONGVIEW: $1,602,942 | 6,736 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

MYERS PARK: $1,695,000 | 5,405 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: $1,650,000 | 3,498 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Johana Troutman at 704.756.3637

MYERS PARK: $1,699,000 | 4,502 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Shelly Rydell at 704.649.6530

LONGVIEW: $1,775,000 | 6,547 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

EASTOVER: $1,849,000 | 4,630 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: $1,890,000 | 5,387 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Stevee Baskerville at 704.650.7073

MYERS PARK: 5,750 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Heather Mackey at 704.661.0635

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$1,000,000 +

Dicke ns M itche ne r | Listings

EASTOVER: $2,100,000 | 4,519 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Jeff Murdock at 205.276.6488

WAXHAW, NC: $2,245,000 | 6,420 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

MYERS PARK: $2,250,000 | 5,000 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Isabel Roberts at 704.607.5560

EASTOVER: $2,275,000 | 7,124 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Ducie Stark at 704.641.5398

LONGVIEW: $2,400,000 | 8,500 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350

ENGLISH GARDENS: $2,595,000 | 5,666 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Fran Miller at 704.488.0288

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EASTOVER: $2,475,000 | 5,844 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

FOXCROFT: $2,599,000 | 7,894 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 2 Half Bath | Call Granice Geyer Smith at 704.517.4203

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EASTOVER: $2,695,000 | 4,127 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: $2,995,000 | 7,364 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 3 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

FOXCROFT: $3,000,000 | 5,741 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Kelly Catanese at 704.236.8414

MYERS PARK: $3,450,000 | 5,284 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Aubrey Grier at 704.502.4612

MYERS PARK: $3,295,000 | 7,928 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full - 3 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

MYERS PARK: 5,804 sq ft | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Winnie Simmons at 704.576.9225

MYERS PARK: $4,250,000 | 7,149 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms, 8 Full - 1 Half Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

BLOWING ROCK, NC: $4,950,000 | 3,429 sq ft | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath | Call Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177

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Dicke ns M itche ne r A dva nt a ge | Re l o c at i o n S e r vic es

Let Dickens Mitchener help to take the hassle out of your next move with Moving to a new location is bound to be stressful. At Dickens Mitchener, we are committed to making that transition as easy as possible. Using the power of Updater we make it a breeze for transferees to change utilities from their old location to their new home. With a click of a button, it’s done!

This is just one more way that Dickens Mitchener works to make your relocation a smooth one. See your Dickens Mitchener agent for more information on this innovative technology.

“No one else in the area is using this technology. We are committed to providing our clients with the most up to date technology to make moving easy.”

— Catharine Pappas, Dickens Mitchener Director of Relocation

• TRANSFER AND CONNECT UTILITIES • FORWARD YOUR MAIL • NOTIFY ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS • RECEIVE MOVING DISCOUNTS

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Di cken s Mitchener Advantage | Rel oc at ion S er vice s

TAKING RELOCATION

TO NEW HEIGHTS THE SUCCESS OF OUR AWARD-WINNING Relocation Department relies on the magic combination of partnerships, personalities and experience.

Dickens Mitchener Director of

“My role is to spread the message

relocation

of RDC and what the organization

offices in the

means to corporate America,” she

LRE network

says.

to jump-

Catharine looks forward to ad-

start their

vancing the networking opportuni-

corporate

Relocation Catharine Pappas’s keen

ties for members and creating ways

development

awareness of the relocation indus-

for the members to stay current with

programs. As

try coupled with the partnerships

global mobility.

chair of the committee this year, she

that she helps Dickens Mitchener

This past year she was also

will ensure the group stays on track

maintain, established the office

elected to the Leading Real Estate

as the go-to source for companies,

Companies of the World Hall of

Catharine Pappas’s involve-

families and individuals facing a

Fame. There are currently only

ment in all aspects of the industry

transfer.

seven members total who hold this

keeps her relocation department

prestigious position. This award is

at the cutting edge of global mo-

to serve on the board of the Reloca-

based on service points accrued

bility trends. As you consider your

tion Director Council (RDC) for a

through board positions, men-

next move, whether to Charlotte

3-year term. A member since 2003,

torships, speaking engagements,

or around the world, you can rely

Dickens Mitchener supports RDC’s

conducting classes, and Annual

on Catharine to connect you with

mission to “recognize leaders in the

Referral Awards since 1996.

the best Real Estate professionals

This year Catharine was elected

relocation industry [that] are known

In 2018, Catharine served as the

for their delivery of exemplary,

Vice Chair of the Leading Real Es-

comprehensive service to their

tate Companies of the World (LRE)

corporate clients, transferees, and

Advisory Council. Her subcommit-

industry partners.”

tee created, edited and updated a

As a board member, Catharine

as they decide on their 2019 goals.

globally.

corporate development guide. This

will help shape the strategic direc-

quick start guide puts a

tion of RDC.

plan in place for new

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Your Most Valuable Resource: Dicke ns M itche ne r | T i t l e He re

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OUR

STYLE

TEAM

Kristen Armstrong 704.400.5734

Stevee Baskerville 704.650.7073

Marcy Basrawala 704.280.1469

Amanda Blackburn 704.516.9309

Chris Carey 919.360.8520

Lindsay Carter 704.575.6668

Kelly Catanese 704.236.8414

Suzanne Coddington 704.589.7172

Mimi L. Conner 704.604.8252

Meghan Connor-Shelton 843.814.9339

Lynne Cosper-Lainis 704.488.6576

Sarah Craft-Curme 704.578.7011

Carol Davis 704.907.5772

JoAnna Dougan 704.617.0670

Michelle Dyman 704.998.7357

Sherry George 704.968.5322

Granice Geyer-Smith 704.517.4203

Ellen Gibson 704.614.2296

Joan Goode 704.953.3035

Aubrey Grier 704.502.4612

Tim Hansley 704.621.6837

Missy Highsmith 704.905.6680

Wayne Honeycutt 704.576.2476

Suzy Hubbell 202.607.5688

Peggy Jones 704.607.5351

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Di cken s Mitchener | T it l e He re

Christine Keagy 704.577.7321

Sarah Kennerly 704.904.6973

Kathy Lancaster 704.534.5552

Liz Lea 704.905.8169

Fitz Lee 704.576.2979

Jane Lemmond 704.451.5871

Heather Mackey 704.661.0635

JC Mahoney 704.779.5120

Ashley McMillan 704.575.2369

Fran Miller 704.488.0288

Karen Hollingsworth-Miller 704.574.0580

Vicky Mitchener 704.517.0177

Sherry Molella 704.607.1224

Ruth Moniz 704.609.4846

Cindi Moore 704.650.4642

Andi Morgan 704.494.1082

Jeff Murdock 205.276.6488

Michael Nester 704.408.3468

Catharine Pappas 704.661.2402

Isabel Roberts 704.607.5560

Jimmy Rountree 704.608.8656

Sharon Rountree 704.608.0448

Deborah Russo 919.619.2622

Shelly Rydell 704.649.6530

Sarah Schwarz 704.578.7803

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Your Most Valuable Resource: Dicke ns M itche ne r | T i t l e He re

STYLE

OUR

TEAM

Winnie Simmons 704.576.9225

Ashley Smith 704.756.3494

Cinda Smith 704.904.7363

Ducie Stark 704.641.5398

Missy Stewart 704.996.9080

Bonnie Stroup 704.458.2558

Sarah Szczodrowski 704.877.3350

Carolyn Taylor 704.236.1936

Andrea Thompson-Marsh 704.255.5218

Lori Turner 704.904.2585

Margo Wells 704.576.2854

Lisa Whetstone 704.607.9619

DICKENS MITCHENER 2017 Agent Productivity by Firm $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000

DICKENS MITCHENER

$1,754,869

$2,296,099

$2,793,255

$3,320,597

$3,576,495

$3,864,679

$1,000,000

$4,091,629

$2,000,000

$4,653,830

$3,000,000

$6,068,501

$4,000,000

OTHER COMPANIES

*Competitor data pulled from the Carolina Multiple Listing Service for 1/1/2017–12/31/2017

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6 BED/8 FULL - 1 HALF BATH

V

600 HERMITAGE ROAD

Di cken s Mitchener | T it l e He re

1.30 ACRES | $4,250,000

ERY RARELY does an estate in this area of

offers a main residence, separate guest house attached

Myers Park become available. Upon entry,

to a two-car garage, another detached garage with

you will be in awe of the grand foyer,

pool/entertaining area, and an exercise room above.

formal rooms that boast large windows

Located on a corner lot, this home features circular

and a beautiful sweeping staircase. The kitchen and

gated drives for both the front and back entrances

family room create a large open living space that has

offering added security. Contact Broker/RealtorÂŽ

a secondary staircase accessing the bedrooms above.

Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or vmitchener@

The home features dual master suites. This property

dickensmitchener.com for more information today.

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2018 IF THE MEASURING STICK FOR ANYTHING REMARKABLE requires a heavy dose of extraordinary, then there’s no doubt that Dickens Mitchener has seen

S T Y L E

an incredibly remarkable year.

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A newly launched magazine, another year of successful business, creative marketing ideas,

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a single effort. The Dickens Mitchener team makes leading in the marketplace look easy, but hard work, collaboration, talent and passion—these are the true drivers of our success.

We reflected on all of these markers of success during our 26th annual retreat at the Dewberry Hotel in the heart of downtown Charleston. For two days, 30 of our top producers and agents came together to strategize about what’s in store for 2019. We committed to focusing on Best Practices in all facets of our business, and we know this will lead to some great initiatives for our team and for our clients.

A heartfelt thanks for a tremendous 2018. As we look forward to 2019, we wish all our neighbors, friends and clients peace, cheer and a very Happy New Year!

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Isabella Santos Foundation

T

his Fall, for the third

Since our agents first participated in 2016,

year in a row, Dickens

we’ve grown our support from entering runners

Mitchener proudly

and contributing small donations to participating

sponsored the 11th Annual

in fund raising campaigns, doubling race participa-

Isabella Santos Foundation

tion and providing a Dickens Mitchener booth for

5K for Kids Cancer. The race brings the Charlotte community together to help make

supporters and racers to enjoy!

We are proud to sponsor an event that has come

an impact in the fight against pediatric cancers.

to mean so much to so many families and that has be-

It was the flagship event that took the ISF from

come so important to our team. We take great pride in

a small fundraising organization to an awe-

working together with our community to help put an

inspiring force to be reckoned with, donating

end to these terrible pediatric cancers and support-

more than $1.5 Million to Neuroblastoma

ing our neighbors at this truly special event.

research and other cancer charities.

It is a very special organization to many of our Dickens Mitchener REALTORS® and staff members. “I have a personal connection to ISF. I knew Isabella. She lived next door. She played dress up with my daughters. They ran lemonade stands in our neighborhood. As a parent, it is gut wrenching to watch. The fact that pediatric cancer research is underfunded is a tough fact to swallow, and I knew it would be a cause very dear to me forever.” said Christine Keagy, Realtor®/Broker.

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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, we celebrated with our annual holiday party at Charlotte Country Club. Sol Fusion made sure we were all on the dance floor, and the wonderful food and company kept us mingling all night long. It is always such a great time to connect with our spouses and our friends, giving thanks for the tremendous efforts from our staff and realtors who show up every day to lead as the most productive agents in our marketplace.

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Dicke ns M itche ne r | T i t l e He re

THE CLUB AT LONGVIEW: PHASE III Luxury Homesites from $200,000 - $475,000 | A Select Few Homesites Remaining!

Custom Builds Starting at $1.2 Million | Gated and beautifully designed Phase III surrounds the 3rd, 4th and 5th fairways. Choose from a variety of views and terrains for custom builds. Private residences and Longview Club amenities are extraordinary! Our featured builders include: Alan Simonini Homes, Arcadia Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Jas-Am Group, Kingswood Custom Homes, MacNeil Homes, Stylecraft Homes, and New Tradition Homes.

All custom builders welcome, subject to ARC approval. Contact Sarah Szczodrowski at 704.877.3350/sarah@dickensmitchener.com for more information today.

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hen you are considering the furnish­ ings, objects, and artwork

for your home don’t just buy out of necessity or to follow a design trend. Collect those things that speak to you and reflect who you are. Get out of the traditional home stores and look for treasures at antique malls, flea markets or on your travels. In the long run, it will be those unique pieces with an interesting story that will become the most meaningful.

Bronwyn Ford

PURSLEY DIXON ARCHITECTURE INC

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e at Dickens Mitchener are so grateful to live and work in this beautiful city! Whether you, your friends or your family are moving

to or from Charlotte, we can open the right doors for you to make your transition a pleasant one.

Referrals are the best compliment a RealtorÂŽ can receive, so if you have friends, family or colleagues looking to buy or sell, please suggest they reach out to your preferred Dickens Mitchener real estate expert. We will ensure they receive the same excellent service you did!

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We want you to be our client for life, and we take the challenge of earning your trust and loyalty completely to

heart.

Far more than business, it is a personal matter to us whether you are merely satisfied or absolutely delighted with our services. And so, more than an agent, we offer a highly

experienced team. More than their experience, we dedicate hours upon hours of hard work. More than such

diligence, we add original ideas and remarkable touches that excite you about buying or selling a home. And finally, more than all our efforts, we give you our sincere

appreciation for choosing our way.

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