Charlotte

Everything we have written and filmed about Charlotte: communities, schools, things to do, and how the market is moving.

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Steve Jarrell on location for the Living in South Charlotte video: Why People are Moving to South Charlotte Over North Charlotte

Moving Here

South vs North Charlotte: The Tax Myth and the Real Gaps

Both sides sit in Mecklenburg County and pay the same county rate. On combined rate the north lake towns are…

September 6, 2026

Steve Jarrell on location for the Living in South Charlotte video: Moving to Providence Plantation in South Charlotte? What you NEED to know first!

Communities

Providence Plantation: the HOA is voluntary, the rules are not

An $80 voluntary HOA, mandatory recorded covenants, and lots that range from a quarter acre to over two depending which…

September 6, 2026

Living in South Charlotte is a local publication and YouTube channel from Steve Jarrell, team lead of The Longleaf Group at eXp Realty, covering daily life, communities, schools, and the housing market across the 13 South Charlotte areas.

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