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Ty Pennington Coming To Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show

Author Phil Harris
TV personality Ty Pennington attends 'The Shape Of Water' screening at Trustees Theater during 20th Anniversary SCAD Savannah Film Festival on November 2, 2017 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for SCAD)

He’s a self-described “jack of all trades” who has put his many skills to good use. Ty Pennington is television host, artist, carpenter, author, and even a former model and actor. The Atlanta native parlayed his carpentry and design background into a job on the TLC home improvement reality show Trading Spaces  from 2000 to 2003. That led Ty to hosting the Emmy Award-winning ABC reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition from 2003 to 2012.

After Extreme Makeover: Home Edition went off the air, Ty focused on a number of other other projects, including Food Network’s American Diner Revival from 2015 to 2016. In a way, he came full-circle when he joined the revival of Trading Spaces on TLC in 2018. Ty Pennington has always brought enthusiasm, energy, and his personal creativity to everything he’s done on television, and you’ll have a chance to see him in person this February.

According to the Charlotte Observer, Ty Pennington is coming to the Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show at the Park Expo and Conference Center (2500 E. Independence Boulevard). The TV home design star will be appearing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 25th. Tickets are available online. Here are the event details:

  • Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show runs February 24-26 at The Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Boulevard.
  • Show hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Ty Pennington will appear at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 25th only.
  • Adult tickets are $12 at the door and $10 online.
  • Children 12 and under get in free.
  • All seniors (60+) receive free admission on Friday, February 24th.
  • Sunday, February 26th is free for all active and retired military, fire, police and EMT personnel with valid ID.
  • On-site parking is $10. Cash and credit card will be accepted.

North Carolina City One Of The Best To Purchase A Fixer-Upper

The U.S. housing market continues to be a little crazy. And buying a fully updated home can be out of the question for many people. First-time and experienced buyers may see the benefit of a fixer-upper. It can be a good investment as purchasing a home that needs extensive remodeling can get you a good price. But how good that return on investment depends a lot on where you’re looking to buy. If you’re looking to purchase a home in North Carolina, you’ll be glad to know one NC city did rank as one of the best to buy a fixer-upper! The study was conducted by StorageCafe!

Though I must relay a story for a word of caution. Just because you’ve watched HGTV and think you can doesn’t mean you should take this on by yourself. A good friend of mine just had her entire bathroom vanity detach from the wall after the previous owner did their own renovations. For long-lasting and quality renovations you should make sure to consult the experts. That slightly increased cost can save you in the long run!

What makes Raleigh, North Carolina such a great place to buy a fixer-upper:

  • Fixer-uppers in Raleigh represent 4% of the existing homes for sale.
  • The fixer-upper discount represents about 28% of the listing price, a more than hefty saving.
  • In fact, buying a fixer-upper shaves approx. $137K off the price of a turnkey home here.
  • In line with national trends, fixer-uppers are smaller than standard homes, but outdoor space makes up for it. Median lot sizes in Raleigh are an impressive 56% larger for fixer-uppers than for turnkey listings, translating to about 21,780 sq. ft. of space.

To come up with this list StorageCafe used 11 key indicators of fixer-upper market potential. Their ranking metrics rank from median purchase price to fixer-upper inventory and discounts, median home space, and lot size for a fixer-upper as compared to a regular home.

You can read their full analysis here or read on for the top 15 cities to purchase a fixer-upper.

  • 1. Milwaukee, WI

    Milwaukee

    Fixer Upper Listing Pric3: $79,900

    Fixer Upper Discount: -59.0%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 12%

  • 2. Philadelphia, PA

    Philadelphia

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $145,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -51.7%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 26%

  • 3. Detroit

    Detroit

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $59,900

    Fixer Upper Discount: -47.95%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 22%

  • 4. Memphis

    Memphis Tennessee TN Downtown Drone Skyline Aerial.

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $109,900

    Fixer Upper Discount: -44.5%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 18%

  • 5. Baltimore

    Maryland

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $107,500

    Fixer Upper Discount: -48.8%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 25%

  • 6. Jacksonville, FL

    Jacksonville, Florida Skyline

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $199,900

    Fixer Upper Discount: -43.8%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 10%

  • 7. Dallas, TX

    Dallas

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $325,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -44.4%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 9%

  • 8. Louisville, KY

    Louisville

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $170,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -47.7%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 7%

  • 9. Miami

    Miami

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $450,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -38.8%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 9%

  • 10. Fresno, CA

    Fresno

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $289,839

    Fixer Upper Discount: -34.9%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 5%

  • 11. Raleigh, NC

    Raleigh

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $350,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -28.1%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 4%

  • 12. Oakland, CA

    Oakland

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $564,499

    Fixer Upper Discount: -37.2%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 5%

  • 13. Kansas City, MO

    Kansas City MO

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $155,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -60.2%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 7%

  • 14. Atlanta, GA

    Atlanta, GA

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $249,450

    Fixer Upper Discount: -54.6%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 8%

  • 15. Indianapolis, IN

    Indiana

    Fixer Upper Listing Price: $190,000

    Fixer Upper Discount: -29.6%

    Fixer Upper Share of Home Stock: 7%

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

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