About Michael Gibbons

I'd like to think I'm one of the crazy ones....out to make a difference in the world. "Here's to the Crazy Ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world - are the ones who DO!"
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What motivates home buyers?

By on March 30, 2013 in Buy Home Charlotte, Sell Home Charlotte, Think Different

It’s not always what you think.

We’ve seen all kinds of articles and news lately about the rebirth of the residential (and commercial) real estate market here in Charlotte. prices are up, home for sale inventory is suddenly at historic lows…yes it’s a sellers market and everybody is think about their house. Thinking about selling, buying or just what is my Charlotte home worth today?  | we’ve got a handy tool to quickly estimate your Charlotte MLS area home value click here |

But this post is not about home values. selling or buying…its about motivation. I’ve been reading a great book by Daniel Pink  TO SELL IS HUMAN: THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT

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Make it Stop! Please Buy or Sell a Home with Rhonda…

By on February 12, 2013 in Montibello Neighborhood, Sell Home Charlotte, South Charlotte Neighborhoods, Southpark Area, Think Different

OK this marketing stuff has gone far enough…nothing, nothing takes my focus away from Downton Abbey! Do you know how hard it is to multitask (stuff bags) while watching Mary and the dowager for every nuanced tilt of the head or raised eyebrow…look down and you’ll miss the entire show! (a video with a few of the dowager Maggie’s best moments (daggers) below)

So the marketing geniuses at Savvy+CO came up with a Happy Valentines Day door hanger – including candy hearts….awwww. (see below) Sounded like a good idea until Rhonda plopped down 500+ cards, bags and assorted candy hearts with…some “Honey…. you can do it while you watch Downton Abbey and it’s a two hour special – so you’ll have plenty of time.” Hmm….that… Click to continue...



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Charlotte City of Trees

Charlotte is Tree Crazy!

By on February 10, 2013 in Around Charlotte, South Charlotte News

Charlotte is renowned for it’s trees! The City of Trees is in a tree planting frenzy with plans to plant 15,000 tress annually.

The Charlotte Observer’s South Charlotte News brings us this great article about plans for solidifying Charlotte’s position as THE City of Trees!

 New trees planted across south Charlotte

“Older neighborhoods in south Charlotte such as Dilworth, Stonehaven, Beverly Woods, Olde Providence, Hembstead, Ballantyne, Piper Glen and many more are getting trees planted “in open air spaces” as part of additional money marked in 2011 for tree beautification, says Don McSween, the city’s arborist.

1,600 elms, maple, oaks and more are being planted by the city’s Landscape Division to increase neighborhood values, replace… Click to continue...



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Adrey & Montibello Homes for Sale. All Gone…Almost

By on February 8, 2013 in Ardrey Charlotte Neighborhood, Charlotte Neighborhood Market Statistics, Charlotte Real Estate market, Montibello Neighborhood, Mountainbrook Neighborhood, Sell Home Charlotte

That’s right the January Charlotte MLS residential real estate statistics are in and they are stunning. In a good way for a change!

  • Charlotte Area Home sales up 40%
  • Home for Sale inventory down 30% to five months – historic lows for some neighborhoods (Montibello and Ardrey)
  • Buyer discount to list price down (92.6% of list price paid)
  • Days to sell 155 down from 165.

What are the numbers telling us?

  • There is a lot of pent up home buyer demand in Charlotte – especially in selected south Charlotte neighborhoods
  • The supply/inventory of homes for sale in desirable neighborhoods like Montibello (1.5), Ardrery (1.1) and
    Mountainbrook (2.5) are well below the Charlotte average 5 months and near historic
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Charlotte is just a baby!

By on February 5, 2013 in Charlotte Business, Charlotte Real Estate market

That’s right North Carolina is one of the youngest states in the country – and Charlotte is one of the youngest ‘kids’!

According to the US Census (remember….you filled out the form right!!) North Carolina’s median age is 37.4 and Charlotte is 33.2…a baby!

Having lived here over 30 years we have always felt Charlotte was an up and coming city – it has always felt young and vibrant. And yet at the same time we have some amazing retirement communities including the wildly successful Sun City Lakes.
I guess the best way to put it is Charlotte has a great mix – literally something for anybody, any age and yes we’re great for babies!

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Charlotte Voted Top City for Families (and Dads)

By on February 4, 2013 in Charlotte Real Estate market, Charlotte Schools, Classic Charlotte Neighborhoods, South Charlotte Neighborhoods


Charlotte Voted Tops in Family Friendly cities! (as for the Best Dad* drop by our Facebook page and vote www.facebook.com/SouthOfSouthPark

Charlotte is number four of fifty cities surveyed, Raleigh just a little higher at number one. If you live here, especially if you have a family with school age kids then you didn’t need the Charlotte Business Journal to tell you this…
A North Carolina city has taken the top spot in a ranking of the most family-friendly large cities in the nation by nonprofit group The Human Life Project. Charlotte know as the the Queen City was ranked fourth on the list (as one of the most family friendly) of the 50 largest U.S. cities. The rankings were determined through an analysis of

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A Pep Talk from Kid President to You - YouTube

We all need a Pep Talk… (and a Kid President)

By on January 31, 2013 in Inspiration, Think Different

Maybe the most magical, inspiring, funny 3:57 minutes you’ve seen. (OOPS – had wrong video – it’s correct now!)

A Pep Talk from Kid President to You

I really can’t add words that would adequately describe the simplicity and beauty of this message. The young man, excuse me Kid President is one of a kind; funny, genuine and passionate. I’ll just list a few of my favorite quotes below.

(I agree with Kid President please SHARE this on Facebook with someone who encourages you or could use a lift – easy just click the share button below the post)

  • What will you create that will make the world more awesome? Nothin’ if you keep sittin’ there.

  • The World

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Selling your home in Charlotte? Oh definitely call these guys…

By on January 22, 2013 in Charlotte HomeStory, Sell Home Charlotte, Think Different, What is my Charlotte home worth?

…and then call us* and we’ll do this.

*text or call Rhonda at 704.651.6551

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Montibello low home inventory is like muscial chairs

Better grab a chair*…quick! (Montibello home for sale inventory near historic low)

By on January 20, 2013 in Charlotte Neighborhood Market Statistics, Charlotte Real Estate MLS Statistics, Classic Charlotte Neighborhoods, Montibello Neighborhood, Sell Home Charlotte

The music is going to stop….

A picture says a thousand words….home for sale inventory is nearing historic lows in many of Charlotte’s most desirable neighborhoods and overall in Charlotte MLS home for sale inventory is down 56% from two years ago! (see charts below) The Montibello neighborhood MLS statistics are striking: there is only a 1.9 month (57 day) supply of homes..that’s right if no one else lists their home for sale there will be no homes for sale in Montibello come March…of course that wont happen but you the the point!

Folks we’re running out of homes (chairs) in Montibello it’s a SELLERS market…again

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