tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post7044623453710228503..comments2024-03-05T10:58:13.425-05:00Comments on New Around Town: Uptown condo boom: All good news?Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916922360940636719noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-1048846004093196662007-10-04T23:54:00.000-05:002007-10-04T23:54:00.000-05:00How about some AFFORDABLE apartments under $800 a ...How about some AFFORDABLE apartments under $800 a month to attract single people instead of just families!?? And some shopping and more unique restaurants uptown wouldn't hurt either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-77889771672311530962007-09-20T17:02:00.000-05:002007-09-20T17:02:00.000-05:00http://www.Infraredsurvey.com"All boats rise on a ...http://www.Infraredsurvey.com<BR/><BR/>"All boats rise on a high tide"<BR/><BR/>The money these folks are paying for condo's means they have to spend more on many items and trades, constuction etc. that will lead to more jobs and so on...cannmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913113855418206001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-69172673069160682322007-09-17T16:07:00.000-05:002007-09-17T16:07:00.000-05:00^ For that matter, the West Boulevard area is in m...^ For that matter, the West Boulevard area is in much the same boat. If you get in on the ground floor you're paying a reasonable ($200-300k) price for a family-sized home close in to town and basically walkable from the center of Dilworth.<BR/><BR/>Part of the problem is that suburbs have had the "Walmart Effect" on real estate: people expect to get SO much per dollar that their expectations are totally out of line with reality. You don't NEED 2,000 square feet to have a family! I live in an 895 sq ft duplex with my wife, son and two small dogs... and we have a guest room we never use! <BR/><BR/>Part of the reality of the new millenium is that we are going to start downsizing our lives (and our expectations) in the face of a resource shortage. If you can handle that, living in a "shoebox" is really not all that difficult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-85840426856109135812007-09-14T11:25:00.000-05:002007-09-14T11:25:00.000-05:00^^Dilworth, South End or NoDa are already over pri...^^<BR/>Dilworth, South End or NoDa are already over priced for this poster going on their comments. Why not look into Wesley Heights ? This area looks a lot like Dilworth, only smaller but still has some ghetto/hood element to it (so prices are still reasonable - but not for long). But it is getting bought up and remodeled very quickly. This may likely be one of your last areas of chance to move close in at a some what reasonable price. But if you have kids the neighborhood may not quite be there yet as far as safety goes.<BR/>They are rebuilding Brooklyn Village in the 2nd Ward and they are supposed to have very reasonably prices condos and apartments to rent for the "working man".<BR/><BR/>Go for it now - or you will be sorry later - IF you really want to live close in town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-69212121712937495462007-09-14T10:14:00.000-05:002007-09-14T10:14:00.000-05:00^ Then move to Dilworth, South End or NoDa. Shees...^ Then move to Dilworth, South End or NoDa. Sheesh. It's not like uptown isn't COMPLETELY SURROUNDED by old streetcar suburbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-25728148997011873772007-09-14T09:40:00.000-05:002007-09-14T09:40:00.000-05:00I agree whole heartedly with some of these other c...I agree whole heartedly with some of these other comments. Where are these people working that can afford to live close to or in town? I have seen pretty average paying jobs. I saw one the other day for an IT Specialist paying up to $30k. Up to? Is that supposed to be impressive?! Maybe if I had 17 roommates!<BR/><BR/>What happened to being able to buy an actual house somewhat in the same area as your job? I don't want to drive so far; I want to be environmentally conscious - I want uptown to be terrifically successful. I also want to have kids and dogs and a yard. Dad gummit, I'll just say it. I want my cake and to eat it, too!Julie Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999666163773473120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-82935133406984192392007-09-14T08:32:00.000-05:002007-09-14T08:32:00.000-05:006:37, "several tens of acres" is not a yard.6:37, "several tens of acres" is not a yard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-52709599841516360872007-09-14T07:02:00.000-05:002007-09-14T07:02:00.000-05:005:51, "local" isn't exactly right. I'm a native wh...5:51, "local" isn't exactly right. I'm a native who has lived away for 20 years (Atlanta, NY, LA, currently SF and planning a return in the near future.) Growing up in Charlotte I was always thrilled about the next tall building and next big company move-it's the way I and many others were raised. We celebrated Charlotte (total homeboy, I know) and it makes me sad when some don't celebrate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-62285747449565752222007-09-14T06:37:00.000-05:002007-09-14T06:37:00.000-05:00What have I done with my yard?Actually, I own seve...What have I done with my yard?<BR/><BR/>Actually, I own several tens of acres, some wooded, some not, in the Ramah Creek area. I have some significant gardens, and many wooded trails leading down to Ramah Creek, where we have large boulders. My kids love playing out there, as do my pets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-4104875476609348392007-09-14T05:51:00.000-05:002007-09-14T05:51:00.000-05:00^Are there more locals like you ?Please stand up.^<BR/><BR/>Are there more locals like you ?<BR/>Please stand up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-36448098135007433342007-09-13T19:49:00.000-05:002007-09-13T19:49:00.000-05:00I'm a Charlotte native and I am thrilled about the...I'm a Charlotte native and I am thrilled about the development of the center city. <BR/><BR/>Comments like "I hope they fail" and others reek of jealousy and resentment. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Why would you want the core of the city which dates back to the 1750s to fail?<BR/><BR/>I prefer a house with a yard, but I'm glad there are these high-rise options for those who want them. <BR/><BR/>And I am particularly glad that the Carolina Theater will be restored. If it takes condos over a million dollars in price to save it, good. That will insure the Carolina's long term health and use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-43891301447257532302007-09-13T15:37:00.000-05:002007-09-13T15:37:00.000-05:00^Ditto^<BR/><BR/>DittoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-39121014304328007752007-09-13T14:53:00.000-05:002007-09-13T14:53:00.000-05:001) Uptown Charlotte is RIDICULOUSLY cheap compared...1) Uptown Charlotte is RIDICULOUSLY cheap compared to downtown districts elsewhere, even in smaller and less attractive cities. Anyone who thinks it is overpriced is just demonstrating ignorance. You can easily fit a small family (2 or fewer kids) into an Uptown condo for less than $300k. A couple can live there for under $200k. Singles can get by on $150k. <BR/><BR/>2) Suburban homes are not protected from changes over time. I'm sure that people buying homes in University City 20 years ago thought they were getting into the next SouthPark. Don't fool yourself into thinking that suburban areas are more stable than downtown areas; the opposite is true, and always has been. <BR/><BR/>3) Nobody needs more than 500 sq ft per person. And I mean nobody. If you have one child and a 2000 sq ft home you are the equivalent of the middle-aged single guy buying an Expedition; ask yourself what you're compensating for. <BR/><BR/>4) On any given day of the week, you are more likely to be robbed on Providence Rd. than on Tryon St. <BR/><BR/>5) If you have not been uptown in more than 3 years, you have no place in this discussion. It is simply not the same place it used to be. <BR/><BR/>6) What have you done with your yard lately, other than groom it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-9732098534764504362007-09-13T09:42:00.000-05:002007-09-13T09:42:00.000-05:00Hey,I want some of that stuff too. I think I am go...Hey,<BR/>I want some of that stuff too. I think I am going to spend the weekend checking out what the city has to offer. I am bored to death in my neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-61739677740930379552007-09-13T09:31:00.000-05:002007-09-13T09:31:00.000-05:00Very insulated walls. My two outer walls are all g...Very insulated walls. My two outer walls are all glass, so no neighbors to worry about. My remaining two walls back up to a neighbor on one side and the fire escape stairwell (solid cement) on the other side.<BR/>Since my 900 watt Yamaha is in the room closest to the cement and outer glass walls - no issues.<BR/><BR/>I BLAST away.<BR/><BR/><BR/>As far as being overpriced goes - you get what you pay for. Can YOU hop on the elevator and arrive at your gym, pool, theater room, internet cafe, gaming room, sports room, grocery store, bakery, corner restaurant ? <BR/>Does your home have a concierge, an office center, high priced art in the lobby ? Does your home have a lobby ?<BR/><BR/>Is your home equipted with state of the art surveillance cameras ? Garage secured ? Home secured ?<BR/><BR/>Does your entire home have floor to ceiling/wall to wall windows ? Are all counter tops granite ? All floors wood throughout ?<BR/>Do you have WiFi throughout your home as well as 2 hard ired high speed internet plug ins ?<BR/><BR/>Can you walk out your front door and stroll to the park, football game, NBA game, hockey game, soon baseball game, fine dining, concerts, play, bars, music halls, museums ?<BR/><BR/>I doubt it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-86498846376830007002007-09-13T09:03:00.000-05:002007-09-13T09:03:00.000-05:00living in a cramped overpriced box with neighbors ...living in a cramped overpriced box with neighbors so close would make it difficult for me to crank my amp up to 11.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-10986797661328200162007-09-13T08:59:00.000-05:002007-09-13T08:59:00.000-05:00^Comments like this....only in Charlotte.Green doe...^<BR/><BR/>Comments like this....only in Charlotte.<BR/>Green doesn't suit you. <BR/><BR/>Uptown is the safest of areas. Just ask any police officer or go to their website.<BR/><BR/>I've lived uptown for 6 years and haven't even come close to an incident. You Burban scardy cats are very amusing.<BR/><BR/>I would take my chances any day of the week up here rather than in the Burbs (fewer cops out there). That's where the easy pickings are and the criminals know it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-60020758659182450362007-09-13T08:24:00.000-05:002007-09-13T08:24:00.000-05:00I just love how they are locating all these rich p...I just love how they are locating all these rich people in one location it will make it that much easier for all that bad element close to downtown to pick and choose who they want to rob!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-30844651533141495992007-09-13T05:38:00.000-05:002007-09-13T05:38:00.000-05:00^Which it is. More than doubling in the next 4 yea...^<BR/>Which it is. More than doubling in the next 4 years.<BR/><BR/>I rather be attending concerts, games, walking to breakfast, lunch or dinner, coffee, park, biking uptown, Dilworth, Myers Park. Railing it to South End.<BR/>Grabing a beer from any one of 30 or more bars.<BR/><BR/>Anything but a front yard for me. Give me my pool on the 10th floor overlooking the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-43351168403310127722007-09-12T22:46:00.000-05:002007-09-12T22:46:00.000-05:00retail will come when there is a sufficient market...retail will come when there is a sufficient market in downtown. That won't happen until downtowns population grows substantially.Niner Nationalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14603424519530829313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-15185057602449821302007-09-12T19:17:00.000-05:002007-09-12T19:17:00.000-05:00What I mean it needs to be retail downtown.What I mean it needs to be retail downtown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-65669355770851105062007-09-12T19:14:00.000-05:002007-09-12T19:14:00.000-05:00I would not pay that much for a condo. I would rat...I would not pay that much for a condo. I would rather purchase a house with a front yard. There needs do be more retail downtown instead of condos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-18458296454907514302007-09-12T18:21:00.000-05:002007-09-12T18:21:00.000-05:00I hope we get more street catsI hope we get more street catsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-80248684427413359362007-09-12T16:23:00.000-05:002007-09-12T16:23:00.000-05:00^You can rent 1,100 sq. footers in brand new Char...^<BR/>You can rent 1,100 sq. footers in brand new Charlotte hirises for about 1/2 of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-72545710930975061322007-09-12T16:20:00.000-05:002007-09-12T16:20:00.000-05:00Here's a sample of your so called "Manhattan" pric...Here's a sample of your so called "Manhattan" prices.<BR/><BR/>WEB ID #24070 - 2 Bedroom<BR/>$5,295.00 per month<BR/>2 Bedroom Bathrooms: 1<BR/>Sq Ft: 987<BR/>Bldg Type: High Rise <BR/><BR/>So don't even "go there" with the whole NY price tag crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com