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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Celebrating The Dream That Still Inspires On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day "I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream." In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us follow his example and strive to keep his dream alive—a dream of equality, justice, and harmony among all people. By doing right by our neighbors and fostering a spirit of cooperation and understanding, we take meaningful steps toward the beloved community he envisioned. Dr. King's inspirational and enduring legacy of unity and peace reminds us that his dream is not just an aspiration but a call to action. Let us never forget that by working together, each of us can help make his dream a reality and truly make a difference. "The time is always r...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Latest news on the Charlotte region's real estate in December 2024 and what it means for you... December 2024 closed home sales improved 13.1% in the 16-County Charlotte Region. This was the third consecutive month of improved closed sales.  Year-to-date, closed sales were improved 0.7% year-over-year.   Pending sales increased compared with one year ago -- up 11.8% year-over-year. Year-to-date, pending sales were up 1.5% compared with the same time period one year ago.   Days on market increased 42.9% to 50 days in December compared with the same month one year ago and were up five days month-over-month. Year-to-date, days on market increased by three days to 39 days (up one day from the previous month). Year-over-year, days on market are up almost 43%.   The Charlotte region's home pr...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
How’s the Market in the City of Charlotte? 24JAN25Let’s take a look at the end-of-year local market report for December 2024 showing key metrics and changes in the real estate market for the City of Charlotte.December 2024 Market Overview  New Listings: 694 (+0.1% from December 2023)  Pending Sales: 722 (+2.8% from December 2023)  Closed Sales: 921 (+4.4% from December 2023) Median Sales Price: $405,000 (+3.8% from December 2023)  Average Sales Price: $536,068 (+5.3% from December 2023)  Percent of Original List Price Received: 95.6% (-2.0% from December 2023)  List to Close: 93 days (+10.7% from December 2023) Days on Market Until Sale: 47 days (+51.6% from December 2023)  Cumulative Days on Market Until Sale: 51 days (+54.5% from December 2023)  Average List Price: $482,221 (-7.1% fro...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Words That Warm the Soul: Celebrate National Compliment Day On January 24th!In a world that often moves too fast, National Compliment Day invites us to slow down and appreciate the people around us. A heartfelt compliment costs nothing but can leave a lasting impression. A few kind words can turn an ordinary moment into an unforgettable one. Whether it’s a friend, colleague, spouse, child, or stranger, today is your chance to make someone smile with a thoughtful compliment. "I can live for two months on a good compliment."... Mark Twain  I'm back with my annual reminder of National Compliment Day. I remind everyone of this day every year because I believe that every day should be a compliment day. After all, who doesn't love a compliment? I know I always appreciate receiving a complime...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Feline Inquisitive? It's National Answer Your Cat's Question Day!The Purr-fect Day To Paws & Reflect About Your Cat's Burning Questions! ATTENTION ALL CAT PARENTS! January 22nd (that's today!), is National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day!  Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love cats. And because I do, I write a reminder about National Answer Your Cat's Question Day every year.  This quirky day is all about bonding with your cat(s) and appreciating their unique personalities—one meow at a time. 10 Questions Cat Would Like To Have Answers For Historians believe that cats and humans have been co-habiting for some 12,000 years. Despite these thousands of years of co-habitation with cats, we humans continue to be mystified by the cats around us. As it turns out, cats are just as mystifi...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Bridgehampton Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight Bridgehampton experienced a 56% year-over-year increase in home sales in 2024, with 14 homes sold. For a neighborhood with over 540 homes, this number represented a very small fraction of the market. Average and median home prices rose by 6% and 9%, respectively, compared with the previous year. The average price per square foot climbed 7% year-over-year to $229. Low inventory levels contributed to a sharp drop in days on market, which decreased 35% to just 11 days in 2024. The list-to-sale price ratio held steady at 100.7%, unchanged from the prior year. With only 0.57 months supply of inventory available—a 15% decline year-over-year—Bridgehampton remained firmly a seller's mar...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Thornhill Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight In 2024, home sales in Thornhill rose by 31%, with 21 homes sold compared to the previous year. The average sale price saw a significant increase of 25%, while the median sale price jumped by 31% year-over-year. The average price per square foot also climbed 6%, reaching $274. The list-to-sale price ratio remained steady at 101.7%, unchanged from 2023. Homes sold more quickly, with the average days on market dropping by 33% to just 12 days. The months supply of inventory decreased by 7% to 0.27 months, underscoring Thornhill’s status as a strong seller’s market in 2024.  THORHNILL 2024 HOME SALES RECAP   To track sales in Thornhill "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyz...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Providence Pointe Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight In 2024, home sales in Providence Pointe remained steady, with no year-over-year change in both the average and median sale prices. However, the price per square foot rose by 10%, reaching $257 compared to the previous year. The number of homes sold increased by 20% year-over-year, totaling 12 sales. Despite this uptick, 12 sales represent less than 3% of the total inventory in a neighborhood of approximately 420 homes. The list-to-sale price ratio in Providence Pointe declined by 2% year-over-year but remained strong at 101.6% for the year. The average days on market rose 14% to 8 days compared to one year ago, a figure still low by any measure. Meanwhile, the months supply...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
IT'S NATIONAL BAGEL DAY!National Bagel Day, which is celebrated every January 15th, is a wonderful excuse to indulge in one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods. From chewy, golden crusts to fluffy interiors, bagels have more than earned their spot as a breakfast staple and versatile treat. "A bagel is a doughnut with the sin removed."- George Rosenbaum WHEN IT COMES TO BAGELS, DID YOU KNOW: That 60+% of Americans surveyed eat a bagel for breakfast a least twice a week? As someone (unknown) said: "Bagels are the breakfast of champions." That the American bagel market was valued at $5.58 billion in 2024? That New Jersey and New York are not the states where the most bagels are consumed. Apparently the most number of bagels consumed are in Hawaii and Maine! Who knew? That Monticello ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 DOES YOUR HOME NEED ORGANIZING? YOU'RE IN LUCK!IT'S ORGANIZE YOUR HOME DAY TODAY, JANUARY 14TH! "Keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.... Dinah Craik BY THE WAY... IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME... ORGANIZING YOUR HOME IS STEP #1 IN GETTING IT READY TO SELL... Did you know that most of us don't use 80% of what we "save" in our homes? Organizing an entire home clearly is not something that you can begin and finish in just one day, but getting a head-start on a day dedicated to this task can help you start and keep up the motivation to continue until you've reached your goal. January 14th, which is Organize Your Home Day, is a great day to start organizing. "There is nothing more calming than an organized home"... Unknown "Have ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE DAY: JANUARY 13THARE YOU DREAMING OF A NEW GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME? "We've got to have a dream if we are going to make a dream come true."... Denis Waitley IF YOU'RE READY FOR THAT NEW HOME FEELING... WHY NOTTURN "MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE DAY" INTO A HOMEOWNERSHIP REALITY? “Home, the spot of earth supremely blest, a dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest.” Robert Montgomery Do your dreams include buying or selling a Greater Charlotte home in 2025? Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty can make your dreams come true! I make the dream of homeownership come true every day and not just on Make Your Dreams Come True Day, but every day of every year! "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."... Walt Disney WHAT KIND OF HOME ARE YOU...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Reavencrest Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report + Neighborhood Spotlight: 2024  This 2024 real estate report provides an overview of both single-family and townhome sales in the Reavencrest neighborhood. In 2024, single-family home sales in Reavencrest rose by 25% year-over-year, reaching a total of 15 homes. The average home sale price increased by 14% compared to the previous year, while the median home sale price saw a significant 22% jump. The average price per square foot climbed 15% year-over-year to $281. Homes spent an average of 20 days on the market, unchanged from the prior year. Similarly, the list-to-sale price ratio remained steady at 101.2%. The months supply of inventory dropped 24% to just 0.13 months in 2024, firmly maintaining Reavencrest sin...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
... WHEN IT'S FREEZING OUTSIDE, THE SIMPLE RULE TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE IS TO KEEP THEM INSIDE! “I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a child must that we will be kind and take care of their needs.”– James Herriot It's very cold in Charlotte this morning... right now, hovering around the freezing point. I often see dogs and cats in our neighborhoods that live partially outdoors throughout the winter as our winter temperatures are fairly moderate. A good rule of thumb is it it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pet! How cold is too cold? Once the temperature drops below 45 degrees, it's important to start thinking about your pet's comfort and safety. As the cold intensifies, so does the risk to your pet. When temperatures...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Ardrey Crest Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight Home sales in Ardrey Crest during 2024 solidified its status as a home seller's market in Charlotte's popular Ballantyne area.  Key metrics showed impressive growth, reflecting continued demand and a competitive market for buyers. The average sale price for homes in Ardrey Crest rose by 6% compared to 2023, while the median sale price saw an even more significant jump of 10%.  This upward trend in pricing extended to the average price per square foot, which increased by 6% to $236. These figures highlight the continued desirability of the neighborhood and the willingness of buyers to pay a premium for homes in this area. Notably, the list-to-sale price ratio held steady at an impress...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Restaurant weeks are a food lover's dream come true—a culinary celebration where top local restaurants can showcase their creativity through curated prix fixe menus at unbeatable prices. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just looking to explore new flavors, restaurant weeks offer the perfect opportunity to sample dishes from a variety of cuisines and chefs without breaking the bank. And Charlotte's Restaurant Week is NO exception! Queen's Feast, as Charlotte's much loved Restaurant Week is known, returns for its 17th year on Friday, January 17th and runs through Sunday January 26th.  Charlotteans are looking forward to the Queen City's much-loved, bi-annual Restaurant Week. Next week it will be time to once again enjoy a true Queen's Feast and to savor those royal bites! You'll have 1...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Ardrey Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report & Neighborhood Spotlight: 2024 Ardrey's housing market demonstrated remarkable strength in 2024, with rising home prices, swift sales, and limited inventory underscoring its continued appeal to buyers. In 2024, the Ardrey neighborhood experienced a 6% increase in its average home sale price, reaching $856,000 compared to the previous year. The median sale price rose even higher, climbing 9% to $876,000. The average price per square foot also saw growth, rising 7% year-over-year to $277. Home sellers in Ardrey achieved an average list-to-sale price ratio of just over 101%, unchanged from the prior 12-month period. Homes in Ardrey continued to sell quickly, averaging just 12 days on the market, even as this marked an inc...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
JANUARY 6TH (THAT'S TODAY) IS TAKE DOWN YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE DAYHave you taken down your Christmas tree already?Or have you waited for January 6th to take down your tree? "As the lights fade on Christmas, so does our tree, leaving behind a memory of warmth and joy." ... Unknown Take Down Your Christmas Tree Day marks the bittersweet end of the holiday season, as homes shed their twinkling lights and festive décor to make way for a fresh start in the new year. There's something cathartic about taking down the Christmas tree, a ritual that bridges the festive chaos of December with the clean slate of January WHY IS JANUARY 6TH TAKE DOWN YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE DAY?January 6th is also known as the Epiphany, Little Christmas, or Three Kings Day. It marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas and c...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
CHARLOTTE REGION LUXURY REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT: DECEMBER 2024      YEAR-OVER-YEAR TRENDS IN CHARLOTTE REGION'S LUXURY SINGLE FAMILY HOME MARKET    The December  2024 luxury homes market in the Charlotte region saw a 34.7% increase in new listings. Inventory increased 22.5%. The months supply of homes for sale declined to 2.7 months, down 3.6%, keeping the luxury segment of Charlotte's market in a seller's market. If you remove new construction from this metric, the months supply of homes was even lower at 2.2 months.   Median home sale price declined 3.9% to $1,298,000 while the average home sale price declined 12% to $1,585,345. Price per square foot increased 0.8% to $394 over last year.   Closed sales increased 31.7% in December 2024 versus the same month one year ago. Pending sal...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 JANUARY 2025 IS NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTHRadon Realities: What You Need to Know To Protect Your Home & Stay Safe January is National Radon Action Month. While the Greater Charlotte area, in general, is not known for high radon levels, we do find homes from time to time with radon levels that are too high requiring remediation. That means, that even those of us who live in low radon areas need to up our Radon IQ and know how to test our homes and how to protect our health. It's estimated that one in six homes has radon. Regardless of how prevalent radon might be in your area, take the EPA's advice during National Radon Action Month: "Test Your Home. Protect Your Health."  Radon: The Silent KillerRadon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon is called the "silent killer" becaus...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
IS A NEW GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME IN 2025 ONE OF YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS?4 RESOLUTIONS TO MAKE (AND KEEP) "To own a home is to build a tangible dream."... Unknown A new year always seems to get people thinking about taking a fresh look at their goals... from health and careers to relationships and finances. If one of your resolutions for 2025 is to buy a home, this is the year you make four resolutions to make a home purchase happen: (1) improve your credit score, (2) pay down some debt, (3) save for a down payment to make that resolution come true, (4)  create a relationship with an experienced real estate agent early in the home buying process.  2025 Home Buying Resolution #1: Qualify For A Better Mortgage Rate With A Higher Credit Score Your credit report highlights your current debt...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
IS SELLING YOUR GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME IN 2025 YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?NINA HOLLANDER CAN HELP YOU KEEP THAT RESOLUTION!DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SELL IN 2025. Does one of you New Year's resolutions include selling your Greater Charlotte area home in 2025? I can help you keep that resolution! Don't miss your opportunity to sell! Did you know that just 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions succeed in keeping them? Or that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February? You don't need to be one of the failure statistics. I can help you sell your home at top dollar, as well as help you find that dream home you've been hoping for. And we can get started immediately.  It's a good time to sell a home in the Greater Charlotte region. While inventory is higher than this time last y...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
THANK YOU TO MY CLIENTS, COLLEAGUES, & FRIENDS FOR HELPING ME WRAP UP A GREAT YEAR! 2025 has officially arrived... but before I jump into the new year with both feet, I want to take a minute to say thank you to you for helping me wrap up a great year in 2024. With 2024 over and 2025 here, I look back with much gratitude for your unwavering support, business, and referrals. Whether it was just cheering me on, trusting me with your real estate needs and questions, or simply being a part of my daily journey, your encouragement has meant the world to me. I am deeply grateful for your support and the opportunity to serve you. Your encouragement and trust were the foundation of this past year’s successes.  This past year has been full of growth, challenges, moments of celebration. None of it ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES FROM NINA HOLLANDER  "The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all." -- Josiyah Martin The dawn of a new year carries an undeniable magic—the promise of a blank slate, brimming with possibilities. Each new year reminds us that life is not static. Rather, it’s a journey of growth, transformation, and endless opportunity. I'm wishing my friends, clients, and business colleagues a new year filled with much happiness, success, and health. No matter how difficult a year you might have had in 2024, it’s always wonderful to look forward to the joys a new year can bring. CS Lewis said it perfectly when he said "there are far better things ahead than any we leave behind." I'm looking forward to many far better things in  2025 and hope that you are, to...
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