Why Now Is the Perfect Moment in Time for Buyers in Charlotte The Charlotte housing scene is shifting—and very quickly. After years of intense competition, we’re finally seeing signs that the market is making great strides towards rebalancing - a great thing for homebuyers. 1. More Inventory = M
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06/29/2025
Beyond the Chair—A Life Full of Strength, Sacrifice and Silent BattlesI'm loving reading the entries into our June Point Store challenge that I'm hosting with Anna "Banana" Kruchten! What wonderfully creative posts we've all enjoyed. Our point was for our members to enter The Point Store from th
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06/22/2025
AR Zoom Calls - Real Conversations. Real Learning. Real Relationships. Real Estate Gold.Oh, How I Love Our AR Zoom Tuesdays! For over four years—missing only two Tuesdays!—our weekly ActiveRain Zoom calls have been a constant source of connection, collaboration and learning. These gatherings have
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06/16/2025
My Go-To Lunch - Avocado Toast - Protein, Protein, ProteinAs part of our continued journey toward a healthier lifestyle, I’ve really been loving simple, back-to-basics recipes lately. I feel sure that I've shared before here in the Rain but, when Ray spent four months in Denver back in 2019, I di
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06/01/2025
Phillips Place Shopping - SouthPark - Charlotte NC SETTING THE STANDARD IN LUXURY RETAIL AND FINE DINING.Phillips Place has set the standard for luxury shopping and fine dining in Charlotte since 1997—and it’s still going strong. From high-end fashion and home décor to shoes, bridal, and accessor
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05/31/2025
Raise the Bar - Giving More Than You Think You Have This inspiration came from Peter Mohylsky,'s recent post and entry into May's challenge. There are days—let’s be honest—when this business can bring us to the very edge! Days when exhaustion meets frustration, and you feel like you’ve got nothin
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05/30/2025
My Personal Shift That Made Me a Better Business OwnerWhen I first read this challenge, a dozen topics instantly raced through my mind. At first, I almost proclaimed there was nothing to share, I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a THING! Oh yes, I would be totally forgetting all the missteps I’
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05/27/2025
The Two Most Powerful Warriors in Today’s Home Sellers’ Toolbox is Patience & TimeTime on Market IS NOT the EnemyIf you’re a real estate broker or agent, you know that we live for change in this business! At a moment’s notice, we find our markets pivoting; adaptation in real estate is expected. I
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05/26/2025
A Blooming Business - Some Secrets Never Go Out of SeasonA huge thank you to Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 & Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 for hosting this month's fun challenge! We're loving reading the entries and seeing the incredible creativity of our AR community. Here's my small contribution! Whe
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04/30/2025
A Tribute to My Husband’s Unwavering Support For more than 30 years, my husband, Ray, has been my rock, my partner and my biggest cheerleader. From the moment we met—when I was his nurse—he has encouraged me in every aspect of my life. His support has never wavered, and because of him, I have bee
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03/31/2025
