Seventeen years, millions of dollars, and untold lives touched. That’s quite a track record for any charitable event. That’s the very, very short history of the 24 Foundation which began right here in Charlotte with a guy riding his bike around in circles. Now there are similar events in Indianapolis and Baltimore that raise money for cancer navigation.

Lisa Dale and Brittany Wilson from the 24 Foundation join us on this edition of Charlotte Real Estate Talk with Pridemore Properties.

One of the city’s fastest-growing, family-friendly, come-as-you-are celebrations is back for its fifth go-round. Open Streets 704 powered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina returns Sunday, April 29th for another day of car-free and carefree streets.

On this edition of Charlotte Real Estate Talk with Pridemore Properties, Scott and Mike welcome Al Bangoura from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation-- who’s part of the planning team that helps make this event happen.

Did you know? The Housing Opportunity Foundation advocates for workforce housing and educates homebuyers about affording the American dream. On this episode of Charlotte Real Estate Talk, Terri Marshall describes putting that mission into action during Charlotte's "Realtors Care Day."

South Charlotte is valued for its shopping, homes, and quality of living -- areas like SouthPark Mall, and neighborhoods with highly-rated schools. Southeast Charlotte is known for both its established and its up-and-coming neighborhoods that have seen re-emergence and growth over the last 20 years as cool, hip places to live and do business. On Charlotte Real Estate talk, City Council Members Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston ponder the future of these hot properties.

With the opening of the LYNX Blue Line Extension, is University City set to be the next Charlotte area that's prime for development? If history is any indicator, then the answers is most likely, "yes!" On this episode of Charlotte Real Estate Talk, Scott Pridemore and Mike Hege welcome Tobe Holmes, Planning and Development Director at University City Partners.

We've all heard about Due Diligence, but what does it really mean? Scott and Mike break it down.

List price isn't the only number that factors in to the cost of a home. The current price coupled with interest rates and the rate of appreciation all play a part in this “bottom line” scenario. But what are other predictions that will affect buying and selling in 2018? Scott Pridemore and Mike Hege crunch the numbers in this edition of Charlotte Real Estate Talk with Pridemore Properties.

Kevin Ratliff talks with Scott and Mike about Charlotte, real estate and how he found his way to Pridemore Properties.

Charlotte's reputation is growing as a great place for young people to move, finding itself near the top of many lists as a great place for Millenials. But guess who else is calling our region home? Their parents -- and even grandparents. Scott Pridemore, Mike Hege, and Kevin Ratliff detail why the Charlotte region is the "perfect package" in this episode of Charlotte Real Estate Talk.

A home is the biggest investment most people make in a lifetime, and they want to get the most out of it. How do you do that? And when is the best time to buy -- or sell -- to maximize your investment? Scott Pridemore, Mike Hege, and Kevin Ratliff give us their best home-selling tips in this episode of Charlotte Real Estate Talk. Don't sell before you listen!