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Bolton West Charlotte is a new apartment community bringing a mix of modern interiors, resort-style amenities and easy access to some of West Charlotte’s best outdoor escapes. Think afternoons lounging poolside on the sun deck, easy access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for your next getaway, and a thoughtful mix of amenities that make it […]

All signs point to a better market for buyers in Charlotte—asking price reductions are on the rise, inventory has improved, home prices are steady. Yes, but: It might not feel that way if you’re out there searching for the one. I asked my friend McNair, an agent at Dickens Mitchener, why it still doesn’t feel […]

QC Lagree Training & Wellness opened in the Myers Park neighborhood earlier this year. In the months since opening, they’ve expanded beyond their killer 40-minute Lagree classes.  The latest: The Myers Park fitness studio just launched personal strength training for adults and kids.  Latest in Lagree: Owner Christina Langrall also recently launched Meet the Method—designed […]

In the Charlotte area, custom homes run anywhere from $200-$1,500 per square foot on average.  Defining luxury: A luxury home features high-end, custom architecture and design that match your style and taste. It has top-of-the-line materials and craftsmanship built to love and built to last.  How a custom home investment is generally distributed: Worth noting: […]

Archer Eastfield Station is North Charlotte’s newest apartment community, designed with the lifestyle touches today’s Charlotte renters are looking for, including: The details: Choose from one- to three-bedroom apartments with elevated details like warm wood-style flooring, granite countertops, tile backsplashes, custom cabinetry with soft-close hinges, semi-frameless showers, and large windows that bring in plenty of […]

Many Charlotteans are choosing to stay in their homes instead of upgrading to a newer or bigger model.  Marie Cloud has office hours where you can sign up for one-on-one design direction with her. You answer questions ahead of the call so you spend the entire time problem solving.  Barrie Benson offers 55-minute virtual consultations […]

Parenting Diaries is a monthly series showcasing how real people in Charlotte approach building their families & parenting. Participate. Describe your family structure. Married for 16 years and have 2 children. How old are your kids? 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 How much do you spend on childcare (or did you spend when you were […]

The majority of Charlotte parents are shelling out anywhere from $20K to $60K per year on childcare, per child, according to the latest Scoop poll.  Data show: While $21K-$30K was the most common response, a stunning 19% of Charlotte parents spend north of $50K a year on childcare for one child.  My research: My husband […]

So, you’ve already determined you want Rhinoplasty, either for functional or aesthetic reasons.  Here’s what to expect during and after your procedure, according to Dr. Jewel Greywoode from CEENTA. What does the surgery entail? All rhinoplasty, whether functional or cosmetic, is a shape changing operation of the nose to  change the size, shape and orientation […]

If you’ve been thinking about Rhinoplasty (a nose job)—for functional or aesthetic reasons—there are a few things to consider beforehand. What are medical reasons for a rhinoplasty versus cosmetic reasons? From a functional perspective, the purpose of the nose is to warm, humidify the air we breathe as it passes through our nose to enter […]

Retail Therapy is a new series where we explore the shopping habits of Scoop readers—from budgeting strategies to the stores we can’t quit. Participate anonymously.  Tell us about your latest shopping haul.  I shop pretty exclusively online. I like brands from the UK and EU —ME&EM, COS, Bobbies. I buy generally when items go on […]

If DTR is your regular haunt, switch it up and grab drinks (or dinner) at their Plaza location. Make a res