Summer Movies, Butterflies, & Soulful Celebrations: This Week in CLT 🎬☀️

Christen Ripoli - REALTOR
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🌟Five To Try in the Greater Charlotte Area🌟

🦋 Summer Movies, Butterflies, & Soulful Celebrations 🎬☀️

Summer is in full swing, and this week is packed with family fun, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to celebrate community and culture. From free movies and butterfly walks to festivals and timeless stories from the Titanic, there's something for everyone to enjoy before the July 4th festivities begin.

This week's Five to Try is all about slowing down, making memories, and embracing everything summer in the Carolinas has to offer. 💛

And as always, THANK YOU for the support, referrals, and love. Your trust keeps my business growing through relationships, and I’m forever grateful!

Let’s dive in!

1️⃣ Regal Summer Movie Express 🍿🎥

Looking for affordable family fun? Regal's Summer Movie Express returns with $1 movies all summer long. Enjoy kid-friendly favorites on the big screen and make movie day a weekly tradition without breaking the budget.

🗓️ Through August 13

📍 Participating Regal Theatres

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2️⃣ Butterfly Walk at Daniel Stowe Conservancy 🦋🌿

Slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature during this guided butterfly walk. Learn about native pollinators and enjoy a peaceful stroll through the gardens as summer blooms come alive. It's a perfect activity for nature lovers of all ages.

🗓️ June 26 | 11 AM-12 PM

📍 Daniel Stowe Conservancy

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3️⃣ Summer Soul Juneteenth Festival ✨🎶

Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at the Summer Soul Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy live music, food vendors, art, family activities, and performances throughout the day and evening. It's a joyful celebration and a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses and artists.

🗓️ June 27 | 11 AM-10:30 PM

📍 Tryon Street, between Trade Street and 6th Street

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4️⃣ Belmont Movies in the Park: The Incredibles 🎬🌙

Pack your blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor movie night! Belmont's Movies in the Park series continues with Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles. Bring the family, grab some snacks, and enjoy one of summer's simplest pleasures under the stars.

🗓️ June 27 | 8:30 PM

📍 Stowe Park, Belmont

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5️⃣ Titanic: The Exhibition 🚢✨

Step aboard one of history's most famous ships through this immersive experience featuring authentic artifacts, recreated rooms, and stories from passengers aboard the Titanic. Equal parts educational and fascinating, this exhibit is perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike.

🗓️ Through September 7

📍 Charlotte

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🌟 Bonus Summer Fun 🌟

🎟️ Summer Passes for Kids & Families

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy all season long? Check out this roundup of summer passes that can help you save money while making memories.

🔗 https://bit.ly/cr-kids-summer26

🎆 July 4th Events Around Charlotte

Fireworks, parades, concerts, and celebrations are right around the corner! Start planning your Independence Day fun now.

🔗 https://bit.ly/clt-4th

NOTE: There's much more happening around Charlotte this week, so check out this Facebook group for tons of family-friendly events happening all over the Charlotte area. Family Fun in Charlotte and Union County I'm also trying to build up another group What's Up Charlotte. If you haven't already joined, I'd love your support!

Mortgage News

📈 Mortgage Rates Move Higher This Week

After several weeks of gradual improvement, mortgage rates saw a noticeable jump across the board this week. The 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.66%, while the 15-year fixed rose to 6.20%. These increases reflect renewed volatility in the bond market and continued uncertainty surrounding inflation and economic data. The 7/6 SOFR ARM experienced the largest move, rising 0.12% to 6.42%. Government-backed loans also saw significant increases, with FHA rates moving to 6.25% and VA rates to 6.26%. Jumbo loans followed suit, rising to 6.85%. While this week's increases may feel discouraging, it's important to remember that mortgage rates can change quickly. Even in periods of rising rates, buyers who are prepared and have a solid strategy can still find opportunities in the market.

*Most recent mortgage rates according to https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/

Featured Listings

📍2130 Abundance Lane, Waxhaw📍

Welcome to 2130 Abundance Lane: a thoughtfully upgraded Dorchester plan in the highly sought-after Cortona community of Waxhaw. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and nearly 3,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, function, and lifestyle.

The main level is anchored by a luxurious primary suite featuring a refreshed spa-inspired bath with a frameless glass shower, updated lighting and mirrors, extra cabinetry, and a custom walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a formal dining room provide flexibility for guests, work, and entertaining. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen shines with double ovens, a gas cooktop, convection microwave, pull-out cabinet storage, and a walk-in pantry. A bump-out extension creates even more living space, while three separate attic areas ensure storage is never a concern. Outside, the large fenced backyard and open patio with a gas fireplace are perfect for relaxing evenings and weekend gatherings.

🔑 Highlights:

4 bedrooms | 3 full bathrooms
2,912 sq ft of living space
Main-level primary suite with custom closet
Spa-inspired bath with frameless glass shower
Chef’s kitchen with double ovens + gas cooktop
Bump-out extension for additional living space
Three separate attic storage areas
Large fenced backyard with patio & gas fireplace
Resort-style amenities including clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball & walking trails
Zoned for Wesley Chapel Elementary, Cuthbertson Middle & High

📍409 Lind Point Lane, Monroe📍

Welcome to 409 Lind Point Lane: a home that was designed for gathering and lovingly cared for in every detail. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,473 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this St. John’s Forest gem offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and outdoor fun. Step inside from the welcoming front porch to discover beautiful touches like board-and-batten accents, a stylish dining room with wainscoting, and an open-concept kitchen featuring white cabinetry, subway tile, granite countertops, and a butcher-block island. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the cozy great room with a fireplace, the kind of space where everyone naturally gathers.

And then there’s the backyard. An enclosed sunroom with wood-beam ceilings leads to your own private oasis, complete with a sparkling inground pool, mature cherry trees, evergreen screening, and a fully fenced yard designed for relaxing and entertaining. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms share the level along with a charming built-in book nook and conveniently located laundry room. The vaulted primary suite provides a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.

🔑 Highlights:

4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
2,473 sq ft of living space
Open kitchen with granite counters & butcher-block island
Great room with fireplace
Enclosed sunroom with wood-beam ceiling
Private inground pool & fenced backyard
Built-in book nook upstairs
Vaulted primary suite
Located in St. John’s Forest with community amenities

Under Contract Listings

📍4823 Manchineel Lane, Monroe📍

Welcome to 4823 Manchineel Lane: a charming, storybook home tucked into a welcoming Monroe community where everyday living feels just a little more magical. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,745 square feet of warm, inviting space designed for both comfort and connection. Step inside and you’re greeted by a cozy great room with a gas fireplace and rich LVP flooring, the perfect place to gather and unwind. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring a large island, two pantries, and beautiful finishes that make cooking and entertaining a joy.

Upstairs, you’ll find three peaceful bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with a garden tub, separate shower, and dual sinks. Out back, your private retreat awaits - a fully fenced yard surrounded by mature trees, complete with a fire pit for evenings under the stars. And just steps away, enjoy community amenities like a pool, playground, and recreation area.

🔑 Highlights:

3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
1,745 sq ft of comfortable living
Cozy great room with gas fireplace
Kitchen with oversized island + two pantries
Vaulted primary suite with spa-like bath
Fenced backyard with fire pit
Community pool, playground & recreation area
Zoned for Rocky River Elementary, Sun Valley Middle & High

📍422 Bougainvillea Court, Monroe📍

Welcome to 422 Bougainvillea Court: a spacious and thoughtfully designed 1.5-story home in one of Monroe’s most loved communities. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and nearly 3,000 square feet, this home offers the kind of flexible layout that just makes life easier.

The main level features a private primary suite, giving you the comfort of main-floor living, while the open great room and large dining area create the perfect space to gather, relax, and entertain. The kitchen is a standout with a center island, tile backsplash, and a full suite of appliances, including a double oven and cooktop.

Upstairs, you’ll find even more room to spread out with a generous loft and a large bonus room with its own full bath - ideal for guests, a home office, or a playroom.

🔑 Highlights:

4 bedrooms | 3 full bathrooms
2,919 sq ft of living space
Primary suite on the main level
Open great room + spacious dining area
Upgraded kitchen with island + full appliance package
Loft + bonus room with full bath upstairs
Fenced backyard for entertaining or pets
Located in St. John’s Forest (NO city taxes!)
Zoned for Rocky River Elementary, Sun Valley Middle & High

📍12801 Angel Oak Drive, Huntersville📍

Welcome to 12801 Angel Oak Drive: a beautifully refreshed home that’s truly move-in ready from the moment you walk in. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,484 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, where the hard work has already been done for you.

Step inside and you’ll immediately feel the difference - new carpet and LVP flooring, fresh paint throughout, and updated lighting and fixtures create a clean, modern feel that’s both inviting and effortless. The layout simply works, offering comfortable spaces for everyday living, relaxing, and gathering.

Outside, the care continues with a refreshed exterior, trimmed trees, and freshly mulched landscaping. And with a brand new roof, you’ll enjoy peace of mind long after move-in day.

🔑 Highlights:

4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
2,484 sq ft of living space
New carpet + LVP flooring
Fresh paint + updated lighting & fixtures
Brand new roof
Refreshed landscaping + exterior improvements
Functional, easy-flow layout
Zoned for Torrence Creek Elementary, Francis Bradley Middle & Hopewell High

Video of the Week

Check out this video featuring: Roselyn 55+ Community | Amenities, HOA, Floor Plans & More

Thinking about a 55+ active adult community near Charlotte? Today I'm walking you through Roslyn Lennar's new active adult community in Lancaster, SC, just across the border from Union and Mecklenburg Counties, NC. I'm giving you the honest tour amenities, lifestyle, floor plans, HOA, taxes, timelines, and the things nobody else will tell you.

In this tour:

✔ Location & drive times (Ballantyne, Uptown Charlotte, CLT Airport, hospitals)

✔ What Roslyn actually is — 1,800-home master planned community by Lennar

✔ Lennar's "Everything's Included" model — no surprise design center upcharges

✔ The Rosewood clubhouse + Orchard Sports Complex (20,000+ sq ft of amenities)

✔ The $289/mo HOA — what it covers (including 1.2 gig fiber internet)

✔ South Carolina property taxes + the 30-year infrastructure bond

✔ Two ways to buy to-be-built vs. quick move-in

✔ Full walkthrough of the Dorchester II model + a real listing at $525,439

⚠ Most important: if you're considering ANY new construction near Charlotte, do NOT walk into a sales center without your agent. Call me first.

📧 christen.ripoli@gmail.com

📞 330.301.0687

Charlotte Market Minute

📢 Charlotte Market Update | June 16th - June 23rd 📢

A total of 933 properties were sold this week, with the average sales price coming in at $570,601 and the median sales price at $425,000. Properties spent an average of 50 days on the market and sold for 98.23% of list price, reflecting continued strength and healthy buyer demand. The average price per square foot landed at $240.30, remaining elevated as summer activity continues across the Charlotte area. The lowest sale this week was $75,000, while the highest reached an incredible $15 million, highlighting the diverse range of homes changing hands throughout the market. Although total sales dipped from the previous week, pricing remained strong and sellers continued to receive a high percentage of their asking price. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply watching the market, Charlotte continues to offer opportunities across every price point.

Have questions about how this impacts your home plans? I’d love to help!

📩 Christen.Ripoli@gmail.com

📞 330.301.0687

🏡 Christen Ripoli, REALTOR® | Real

Discover "What's Up Charlotte?"

Looking for fun things to do around the Queen City? Check out the Facebook page What’s Up Charlotte? - your one-stop hub for local events, festivals, family-friendly activities, date night ideas, small business spotlights, and so much more!

It’s the perfect place to find weekend plans, connect with fellow Charlotteans, and uncover hidden gems in our city. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, this community has something for everyone.

👉 Join the conversation here: What’s Up Charlotte?

Christen's Connections

"I know a guy" (and plenty of ladies too!). Are you in need of a connection? Maybe you want to have a deck added onto your home, or you need new blinds, or perhaps a cleaning service - I've got an extensive list of the best connections in the area. Consider me your own personal Yelp! Clicking on the link above will bring you to my quick connections list, but I have lots more saved in my Google Drive. Let me know how I can help!

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