Charlotte, North Carolina is known as the Queen City, a name it earned from Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III. The city has progressed far from its regal roots, and is now home to more than 650,000 people in the city, with about 1.6 million residents in the greater metropolitan area. These numbers make Charlotte the biggest city in North Carolina and the 20th largest city in all of the United States. The city is growing rapidly, with more than 20,000 people arriving each year, a fact that proves how popular and enjoyable the city is. Some of the finest and most varied North Carolina real estate available is in Charlotte.

The weather is often very pleasant in Charlotte, with mid-winter temperatures dropping down to 32 degrees, but rarely any colder. The summers are hot and steamy. Charlotte is in a subtropical zone, so rainfall is consistent throughout the year. Overall, Charlotte's weather is highly desirable, making the city ideal for singles, couples, families and retirees alike.

Sports fans are sure to be in heaven in Charlotte. The Charlotte Bobcats are new to the NBA, but their new draft picks and young stars ensure a bright future. The Carolina Panthers have consistently been ranked as one of the top teams in the NFL for the last several seasons. The Charlotte Sting play in the WNBA, the home of the greatest female basketball players in the world. In Charlotte, you'll also find minor league soccer, hockey and baseball teams as well. Undoubtedly, the sports king of the Queen City is NASCAR. Lowe's Motor Speedway, often called the home track of NASCAR, is just outside Charlotte, and most of the teams and drivers are based in the city.

The neighborhoods of the city provide a wide range of Charlotte real estate. Communities like Myers Park, with its grand old houses and oak-lined streets, as well as Elizabeth, which is home to the city's oldest public park, provide options for high-end living. SouthPark is another high-end choice which is known as much for its gourmet dining and luxury shopping at Louis Vuitton, Burberry and the like, as it is for its spectacular residential property choices. Plaza-Midwood was a neighborhood in trouble until a bohemian resurgence in the '90s drew young urban professionals to some of the more charming but affordable Charlotte real estate. There are also neighborhoods like Eastland and Starwood which are much newer, planned and developed in the 1950s or later.

Southland, which is located just south of the core of the city, was once home to cotton mills and other industrial endeavors, but is now a chic locale complete with restaurants, shops, offices, bars and some of the nicest loft condominiums you can find. University City, home to 200,000 people in the northeast part of the city, is the site of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Residents in this area can choose from old homes and new communities, plus everything from single-family homes and apartments to condos or townhomes. A Realtor who knows the city is invaluable to help you understand Charlotte real estate and find the perfect place for you.

Finding rewarding and lucrative work in Charlotte is sure to be a breeze. The city is home to nine Fortune 500 companies, including Bank of America, Lowe's and Wachovia. Other well-known companies include Meineke Car Care Centers and Time Warner Cable. More than 75% of people working for NASCAR work in or near Charlotte. There are almost a dozen public and for-profit universities and colleges in the city, for those seeking work in the academic field.

Charlotte is home to many famous residents, ranging from evangelist Billy Graham to wrestler Ric Flair, and including murder mystery author Kathy Reichs and American Idol stars Clay Aiken and Fantasia Barrino.

For more information about homes for sale in Charlotte, contact an agent with the Re/Max Premier Team at (704) 714-6670 today.

The City of Charlotte is home to a diverse population of well over 600,000, with a metropolitan statistical area population of just over 1.5 million.   

Charlotte is a vibrant city that combines brilliant facilities with warm Southern hospitality. Fabulous arts and cultural attractions, professional sports,  restaurants, and excellent shopping make Charlotte an exhilarating place to live. With the tree-lined Center City streets, beautiful lakes, parks and nature preserves, you'll appreciate why Charlotte is the number one destination in the Carolinas, with over 10 million visitors each year. 

Some universities in the Charlotte area include:

• University Of North Carolina - Charlotte
• Davidson University  - Davidson NC
• Winthrop University - Rock Hill SC 
• Wingate University 
• Central Piedmont Community College

Professional Sports

• Carolina Panthers (NFL)
• Charlotte Bobcats (NBA)
• Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
• Charlotte Knights (Minor League Baseball)
• Charlotte Checkers (Minor League Hockey)
• Carolina Cobras (Arena Football)

Area Towns & Cities

• LAKE WYLIE      
• MATTHEWS 
• MONROE         
• ROCK HILL, SC
• CONCORD                                     
• DAVIDSON 
• GASTONIA
• LAKE NORMAN