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Welcome to 1505 Grace Street in Charlotte’s desirable Villa Heights neighborhood, where sophisticated entertaining meets everyday comfort in a brand-new two-story home.
This beautifully designed residence features 3,838 sq ft of thoughtfully planned living space, with high-end finishes throughout. The chef’s kitchen i…
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Rental property owner? You might be leaving deductions on the table without realizing it.
Most residential rentals depreciate the building over 27.5 years. But a cost segregation study can identify specific components (think appliances, carpeting, driveways, fencing, landscaping) that may qualify for a 5, 7, or 15 yea…
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Most buyers spend 30 minutes inside the house and a few minutes looking at the neighborhood. That’s backwards.
The house can be fixed. The neighborhood can’t.
Here’s what I actually check before I recommend a place to my clients (and what you should too):
🚗 **Parking** — Drive by at 6pm on a weeknight. Are the curbs…
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A perfect weekend celebrating 33 with my favorite person in one of my favorite places! ♥️
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Just orchestrating deals. Nothing to see here. 🎶🏡
#charlotterealestate #charlotterealtor #realtorlife #realestatehumor #maestrorealtygroup
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As a Realtor and Certified Sommelier, I stand behind this message. 🏡🍷😂
Some things are worth having an expert for.
#CharlotteRealEstate #CharlotteRealtor #CLTRealEstate #MaestroRealtyGroup
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Playing around with the haunting opening of Shostakovich 9, second movement, today. 🎶
For me, this solo has a sinister, almost slithering quality. The challenge is creating that chilling feeling while staying flexible with the line, but still keeping a pulse the listener can follow.
Experimenting with different color…
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He had the cash. He had the offer. But the briefcase? That’s where it got weird. 💸 Tell me your wildest buyer moment—I’ll wait 👇 #realestatestories #charlotterealestate #maestro
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Shostakovich 9, 3rd movement
This opening solo is challenging for so many reasons. The articulation has to be light and buoyant, the dynamic contrast has to be large while maintaining quality of sound, but most importantly, the character and energy have to be fully committed, pesky and playful.
There’s a lot packed i…
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Three things I would never do if I were selling my own house:
1. Start spending money without a plan
Before painting, renovating or replacing anything, I’d determine which projects would actually improve the sale and which ones I’d probably never get my money back on.
2. Rush to put the house on the market
I’d comp…
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This 500-square-foot backyard building had no water, no kitchen, no bathroom, and barely functional electrical.
For about $54,500, I converted it into a fully permitted guest house with rental potential and significantly more value for the property.
As a Realtor and investor, I’m always looking beyond what a property…
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A few days off so I figured I’d shock myself back into shape 😂
Peter and the Wolf 🐈
The cat escaping the wolf. Clawing up the trunk, triplets up the bark, branch to branch, then acting like it was never worried. Nowhere to hide at that tempo.
Prokofiev knew exactly what he was doing to clarinetists.
Also makes kids…
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Welcome to 1505 Grace Street in Charlotte’s desirable Villa Heights neighborhood, where sophisticated entertaining meets everyday comfort in a brand-new two-story home.
This beautifully designed residence features 3,838 sq ft of thoughtfully planned living space, with high-end finishes throughout. The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper, showcasing a 48-inch dual-fuel range, separate column refrigerator and freezer, quartz countertops, a 9-foot island with bar seating, wine refrigerator, beverage cooler, and a generous pantry. The adjacent family room opens seamlessly to a screened porch with a fireplace—perfect for year-round entertaining without the bugs.
Better yet? Your guests can have their own suites. Upstairs, you’ll find three generous bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, plus a bonus family room and workout space. The main level office with closet is ready for your WFH setup, and the primary suite is pure luxury: dual sinks, two showerheads, freestanding soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in closet with island storage.
📍 Charlotte, NC | Villa Heights
5 bedrooms | 5 baths | 3,838 sq ft
Built in 2026 | 0.169 acres
**Offered at $1,375,000**
Low-maintenance fenced yard, oversized detached garage with epoxy flooring, and a laundry drop zone with built-in organization. Move-in ready.
💬 Comment GRACE and I’ll send you more info!
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Rental property owner? You might be leaving deductions on the table without realizing it.
Most residential rentals depreciate the building over 27.5 years. But a cost segregation study can identify specific components (think appliances, carpeting, driveways, fencing, landscaping) that may qualify for a 5, 7, or 15 year schedule instead.
It doesn’t create more total depreciation, it just moves it up. For the right investor, that can mean lower taxable income now, deferred taxes, and more capital to reinvest sooner.
Own investment property? DM me “XLR8” and I’ll send over resources to bring to your CPA.
(Not tax advice, just a starting point. Always loop in your CPA before making any moves.)
#realestateinvestment #costsegregation #rentalproperty #investmentproperty #taxstrategy
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Most buyers spend 30 minutes inside the house and a few minutes looking at the neighborhood. That’s backwards.
The house can be fixed. The neighborhood can’t.
Here’s what I actually check before I recommend a place to my clients (and what you should too):
🚗 **Parking** — Drive by at 6pm on a weeknight. Are the curbs packed? That becomes your reality.
🏘️ **Street Maintenance** — Peeling paint and overgrown yards on the block kill resale value. Buyers see the whole neighborhood, not just your house.
🔊 **Noise Check** — Quiet at 2pm? Doesn’t mean quiet at 7am. Visit morning, evening, and weekend. Different story every time.
⚠️ **Why Are People Leaving?** — Cluster of for-sale signs in a hot market like Charlotte? That’s a signal worth paying attention to.
💡 **Safety & Lighting** — Walk it at night. Check the crime stats. Poor lighting and safety issues kill resale appeal down the road.
🚦 **Cut-Through Traffic** — Some neighborhoods become commute shortcuts between 7-9am. You’ll hear it and feel it.
🏫 **Schools Matter** — Even if you don’t have kids, school ratings drive resale value. Buyers check this.
🏗️ **What’s Zoned Nearby** — Check for rail lines, commercial developments, apartment projects being approved. Future matters.
The house is the easy fix. The neighborhood is the investment.
Comment **CHECKLIST** and I’ll send you my neighborhood breakdown.
@emilyacline Check your DMs for the rockstar neighborhood breakdown!

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A perfect weekend celebrating 33 with my favorite person in one of my favorite places! ♥️
taylormarino.maestro
Just orchestrating deals. Nothing to see here. 🎶🏡
#charlotterealestate #charlotterealtor #realtorlife #realestatehumor #maestrorealtygroup
taylormarino.maestro
As a Realtor and Certified Sommelier, I stand behind this message. 🏡🍷😂
Some things are worth having an expert for.
#CharlotteRealEstate #CharlotteRealtor #CLTRealEstate #MaestroRealtyGroup
taylormarino.maestro
Playing around with the haunting opening of Shostakovich 9, second movement, today. 🎶
For me, this solo has a sinister, almost slithering quality. The challenge is creating that chilling feeling while staying flexible with the line, but still keeping a pulse the listener can follow.
Experimenting with different colors, shapes, and timing, trying to think just outside the box and bring out the eerie character of this music.
#shostakovich #clarinet #clarinetist #classicalmusic #orchestralexcerpts
@kellyandnealtaub Hand made in Japan - very special! Called Momo and has a heart shape in the side of it ♥️ 🪄
@mini_goodman84 Haha, thank you. I enjoy the pun 😂
@taylormarino.maestro 😂😂😂yeah you really blowed us away there
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He had the cash. He had the offer. But the briefcase? That’s where it got weird. 💸 Tell me your wildest buyer moment—I’ll wait 👇 #realestatestories #charlotterealestate #maestro
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Shostakovich 9, 3rd movement
This opening solo is challenging for so many reasons. The articulation has to be light and buoyant, the dynamic contrast has to be large while maintaining quality of sound, but most importantly, the character and energy have to be fully committed, pesky and playful.
There’s a lot packed into a very short passage, and it’s one of those excerpts I’m always coming back to and refining.
Always a work in progress.
@philippedaudi Thanks! 🎶
@jordantsaid A clarinet!
taylormarino.maestro
Three things I would never do if I were selling my own house:
1. Start spending money without a plan
Before painting, renovating or replacing anything, I’d determine which projects would actually improve the sale and which ones I’d probably never get my money back on.
2. Rush to put the house on the market
I’d complete the repairs, staging, photography, video and marketing plan before going live. You only get one chance to make that first impression.
3. Choose a list price based on what I hoped to get
I’d study the recent sales, current competition and what buyers are actually doing. The goal isn’t simply to list high. It’s to position the home for the strongest possible result.
A successful sale usually begins weeks or even months before the listing goes live. If you’re considering selling your Charlotte home, let’s talk before you start spending money or making plans.
#CharlotteRealEstate #CharlotteRealtor #HomeSellingTips #SellingYourHome #maestrorealtygroup
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This 500-square-foot backyard building had no water, no kitchen, no bathroom, and barely functional electrical.
For about $54,500, I converted it into a fully permitted guest house with rental potential and significantly more value for the property.
As a Realtor and investor, I’m always looking beyond what a property is today to identify what it could become.
Looking for a Charlotte property with untapped potential? Comment “VALUE” below, and let’s find it.
#charlotterealestate #charlotterealtor #adu #realestateinvesting #homerenovation
@lenoraleggatt22 The most important part 💡! Good eye 😂
Sweet! Looks well done but…I wouldn’t want renters in my backyard. I wouldn’t want to encourage any of my children to stay and I certainly don’t want long term guests.
@ickyra_onhnsonja I feel you!
I would only rent it out once I moved to a different house. Then both this and the main house would be rented and it would cash flow really well. 👍
@snipes.patti Thank you! We love it!
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A few days off so I figured I’d shock myself back into shape 😂
Peter and the Wolf 🐈
The cat escaping the wolf. Clawing up the trunk, triplets up the bark, branch to branch, then acting like it was never worried. Nowhere to hide at that tempo.
Prokofiev knew exactly what he was doing to clarinetists.
Also makes kids concerts a little stressful when it gets programmed 😂
#clarinet #clarinetist #orchestralexcerpts #peterandthewolf #buffetcrampon
Tell your conductor or whoever asked you, to play 8th notes inmediately slower after an allready soughtafter acc. before end, that cats are too fast and physic's nature oriented animals (Prokofieff got it right), so keep coming "stesso tempo", or even a bit faster (agitaded, pschysophr. & hungry cat typo), until realysing you mussst start "paws' grabbing" that tree (that non announced rit.), before you could break your ..., into the grass.
Tell your conductor or whoever got you used, to play slowinmediately slower than an allready soughtafter acc. 4 bef. end, that cats are too fast and phisic's oriented animals (Prokofieff got it right), so keep coming "stesso tempo", or even a bit faster (agitaded, pschysophr. & hungry cat typo), until realysing you mussst start "paws grabbing" that tree before (non announced rit.) starts making sense so you do not break your ..., into de grass.
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Tell your conductor or whoever saked you to play slower 8th notes inmediately slower than an allready soughtafter acc. 4 bef. end, that cats are too fast and phisic's oriented animals (Prokofieff got it right), so keep coming "stesso tempo", or even a bit faster (agitaded, pschysophr. & hungry cat typo), until realysing you mussst start "paws grabbing" that tree before (non announced rit.) starts making sense so you do not break your ..., into de grass.









