Sep
08
2010
Fido may be everyone’s best friend and an important member of your family, but did you know that dog bites make up almost 33% of all homeowner insurance liability claims at an annual cost of over $350 million? The average dog bit claim runs close to $25,000 per claim! And these costs are rising every year.
Sep
03
2010

During the Labor Day Holiday we celebrate the achievements of American workers and the contributions they’ve made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Labor Day weekend also officially marks the end of Summer. Over this Labor Day weekend take a well deserved break, recharge, refresh, and get ready for fall!
Here’s a wonderful video about the history of Labor Day. Enjoy!
Aug
31
2010
The last big summer holiday weekend is fast approaching… here are some tips to keeping your Labor Day holiday weekend safe and fun!
TRAVEL TIPS:
With so many people heading out on the roads to travel to their holiday destination, here are some great tips from America’s Road Team Captains to ensure you travel safely:
Prepare your vehicle for long-distance travel: Check your wipers and fluids. Have your radiator and cooling system serviced. Simple maintenance can prevent many of the problems that strand motorists on the side of the road before you leave your home.
Aug
16
2010
Enjoy your privacy and the feel of country, estate-style living, just minutes from Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, and Ballantyne, where you have great shopping, fine and casual dining, golf, movies, and more! Situated on .97 acres, this custom-built, move-in ready home offers all the luxury amenities you’d expect in a modern, yet gracious home. The gourmet kitchen will bring out your culinary talents! The oversized, covered deck, dual paved patio, large and flat back yard will provide unlimited recreation! Plus there’s room for a pool! From first glance, as you enter the home, it echoes… spacious… open… flowing… perfect for casual family living and more formal entertaining. The location can’t be beat… close to some of the best schools in the Charlotte metro area; close to primary local roads. For more information contact Carolinas Realty Partners.
Jul
31
2010

Carolinas Realty Partners are pleased to offer our special Real Estate CyberTips E-Newsletter, which in very concise form, provides you with monthly Cyber tips and tricks along with our pointers to Internet places of special interest to real estate owners, investors and related professionals.
Please click here to access your copy of the August Issue of “Real Estate CyberTips.”
This month’s issue includes the following tips:
- SEE YOUR FACE IN 20 YEARS!
- ELEVATOR MUSIC WHILE YOU WAIT!
- GREAT STUFF IF YOU’RE MOVING!
- TRAVEL THE ENTIRE KNOWN UNIVERSE!
We hope you enjoy the August edition of “Real Estate CyberTips”.
Jul
04
2010

Independence Day has always been one of our favorite holidays. It’s a time of friends and family, and an opportunity to celebrate all the things that make our country such a special place.
Happy 4th of July from Carolinas Realty Partners! We hope the rest of your summer is just perfect!
Jul
02
2010
Lots of things happening in and around Charlotte to celebrate during the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Here’s just a small sample of things to do:
- Charlotte Symphony Pops Presents Celebrate America starts off the weekend celebrations with its Summer Concert Series on Saturday, July 3rd. Albert-George Schram will be conducting the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra with a patriotic musical concert and sing-along, which will be followed by a fireworks display. Pack a picnic and enjoy the Symphony under the stars at Charlotte’s Symphony Park in SouthPark! Preludes at 7 p.m.; orchestra concert at 8:15 p.m.
Jul
01
2010
Here are some great tips to keep your Independence Day weekend fun, but safe!
If you are entertaining and planning to grill outdoors, follow these tips:
- Never grill indoors! And keep the grill away from trees, the house, campers and tents, and enclosed areas.
- Keep children and pets away from the grill. Don’t leave the grill unsupervised.
- Use long-handled tools.
- If coals are already ignited, don’t add starter fluid.
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using your grill.
Some fireworks safety tips:
- Keep water handy.
- Don’t let small children handle fireworks.
Jun
28
2010
Did you know that automobile traffic is expected to increase 17.1% this coming weekend for the 4th of July holidays? Did you know that the National Safety Council has named the 4th of July holiday the “deadliest” due to lots of travel, alcohol, and fireworks?
In North Carolina, state troopers will be on the lookout for the following this week right through the holidays:
- Speeders. so try to stay within speed limits. Troopers and police will be particularly vigilant for speeders who appear to have been drinking.
Jun
20
2010
We may not shower him with praise
Nor mention his name in song,
And sometimes it seems that we forget
The joy he spreads as he goes along,
But it doesn’t mean that we don’t know
The wonderful role that he has had.
And away down deep in every heart
There’s a place that is just for Dad…..
Author Unknown