September 11th: 25 Years Later... It Still Feels Like Yesterday... The Memories Have Not FadedTwenty-five years have passed since that horrific day on September 11, 2001.A quarter of a century.And somehow, that is still hard for me to comprehend.Because when September 11th comes around each year, it doesn’t feel like something that happened a quarter of a century ago.I still remember that day with a clarity that surprises me. It still feels like yesterday to me.I remember the disbelief of watching the planes hit the Twin Towers. I remember trying to process what I was seeing and not being able to. I remember the fear of not being able to reach friends and family by phone, especially those who worked in or near the World Trade Center. I remember wondering what was happening, what might h... 09/11/2026

Could Your Front Door Color Cost You Thousands In Your Sale Price?Painting a front door is one of those seemingly simple home improvements that can completely change a home's curb appeal. A fresh coat of paint costs relatively little, takes only a few hours and can give an entrance an entirely different personality.But if you're preparing to sell, choosing a front door color based solely on what's trending on Instagram or Pinterest may not be the best strategy.According to new 2026 research from Zillow, the color of a front door can influence how buyers perceive a home — and potentially how much they're willing to offer for it.In Zillow's study, the difference wasn't insignificant. Depending on the combination of door color and exterior, buyers indicated they might offer thousands of do... 09/08/2026

🐾 September 13 Is National Hug Your Hound Day Message From Charlotte's Pet Friendly Realtor®: No Hound Should Be Left Unhugged! "A hound will die for you, but never lie to you. And he'll look you straight in the face."— George. R. R. Martin If you share your home with a hound, today comes with a very simple assignment: hug your hound! I share my home with a black and tan coon hound with a bit of beagle mix. So he's very excited about today and also looking forward to a few extra treats in honor of the day. I have a special affinity for hounds... before Bingo, I had my Gracie who was a Whippet (a breed in the Greyhound family). National Hug Your Hound Day is observed every second Sunday in September and was created as a reminder to appreciate the special relationship we have with our dog... 09/13/2026

Charlotte Ranks #4 In The Nation For New Construction New Homes Are Booming In Charlotte—And Buyers Have Options Why This Matters For Greater Charlotte Home Buyers Charlotte’s growth hasn't exactly been a secret. New neighborhoods seem to be taking shape in nearly every direction around the region. Builders continue to add homes as the region attracts new residents and businesses.Now there’s national data putting Charlotte’s new-construction market into perspective.According to a new Realtor.com® report, Charlotte ranks #4 among the nation’s top 10 metropolitan areas for new-construction homes in 2026.That puts Charlotte ahead of other fast-growing markets, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Durham and Madison—and reinforces just how significant new construction remains to the Charlotte ... 09/09/2026