charlotte nc real estate expert: Enjoy The Last Days Of Summer! - 09/01/23 05:09 AM
 
SEPTEMBER HAS ARRIVED... SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER... ENJOY THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER!
 
“The tans will fade but the memories will last forever."
... Unknown
 
Are you wondering like I am where the summer has gone? It feels as if summer simply flew by this year. Someone (unknown) said “summer should get a speeding ticket.” I totally agree with this sentiment!
 
Even in Charlotte, where we will still be seeing summer-like weather for some weeks to come, you can already see the early signs of autumn with brown leaves dropping off the trees. Plenty of those leaves on my  front lawn and … (25 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Just How Many Pet Holidays Are There Each Year? - 08/26/23 06:17 AM
JUST HOW MANY PET HOLIDAYS ARE THERE EACH YEAR?
 
"Animals are such agreeable friends--they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms."
-- George Eliot
 
My post this morning about National Dog Day elicited a comment about how many pet holidays seem to be observed through out the year. I write posts about these holidays because it provides me an opportunity to further my "pet" cause (no pun intended) of pet adoption. 
 
 
"People don’t get the big picture—animals matter, people matter, and animals in the lives of people matter."
-- Noel Fitzpatrick
 
This morning's comment about many pet holidays got me to thinking about just how many pet … (30 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Charlotte's Brooks Sandwich House Named Best Burger In North Carolina - 08/24/23 11:14 AM
CHARLOTTE'S BROOKS SANDWICH HOUSE NAMED NORTH CAROLINA'S BEST BURGER!
 
Charlotteans in the know, know we are enjoying Charlotte's 8th Annual Burger Week this week through August 27th. And just in time, Readers Digest has put together its list of Best Burger In Every State. North Carolina's best burger can be found at Brooks Sandwich House in Charlotte. It's also ranked #6 out of 170 Quick Bites in Charlotte by Trip Advisor.
 
Brooks Sandwich House, located in the heart of Charlotte's NODA area, at 2710 North Brevard Street, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in June. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am till … (30 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Back To School Time In Charlotte: Drive Carefully, Keep Our Kids Safe - 08/21/23 04:42 AM
 
Schools Are Back In Session In Charlotte, North Carolina On Monday, August 28thDrive Safely In School Zones. Don't Speed In School ZonesBIG Insurance Penalties In North Carolina For Ignoring School Zone Traffic Laws 
Schools in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area are back in session on Monday, August 28th. (Some of our neighboring counties are back in session this week.)
 
Keeping  children safe is a good reason, on its own, to drive safely and responsibly. But were you aware of the huge penalties in Charlotte and North Carolina if you don't obey traffic laws in schools zones, such as driving over the speed limit or … (30 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Charlotte Region Luxury Home Sales Report: May 2023. What To Know Now. - 06/06/23 04:34 AM
Latest news on Charlotte Region's luxury homes market...
What happened in May 2023... 
 
YEAR-OVER-YEAR TRENDS IN THE LUXURY HOME MARKET IN CHARLOTTE REGION
The luxury homes market in Charlotte saw a 10.1% increase in new listings year-over-year after decreasing in April 2023. Inventory increased year-over-year by 20.3%. The months supply of inventory increased from 2.7 months one year ago to 3.1 months. Median home sale price increased 2.2%, while average home sale price increased 7.9%. Closed sales increased 8% in May 2023 versus the same month one year ago. Median list to sale price ratio decreased 2.3% year-over-year, but was still 100%. Buyer foot traffic decreased … (24 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: It's Sweet Living In Charlotte On National Donut Day! - 06/01/23 01:32 PM
 
IF IT'S THE FIRST FRIDAY IN JUNE, IT'S NATIONAL DONUT DAY!
TODAY'S THE DAY TO INDULGE IN AMERICA'S FAVORITE TREAT WITHOUT GUILT!
 
Charlotte loves its donuts... so much so that Charlotte actually has an annual Donut Festival! if you live in the Charlotte metro area you don't need to go too far out of your way to find a donut to indulge in.
 
Here are nine of Charlotte area's most popular places to get a terrific doughnut (or two, or three) today and any day for that matter!
 
MJ Donuts: known for their double chocolate cake donut. 325 S Polk Street in Pineville
    … (28 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: June Is National Homeownership Month. Homeownership Still The American Dream. - 05/31/23 10:45 AM
JUNE 2023 IS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH
 
     "During National Homeownership Month, we recognize the power of owning a home when raising a family, planting roots in a community, building equity, and passing down generational wealth to continue the American Dream for generations to come.  We recognize that a place to call home, regardless of owning or renting, is essential to a life of security, dignity, and hope."
... President's Proclamation On National Homeownership Month: 2023
 
Owning a home has long been considered an integral part of the American Dream. In 2023, homeownership very much remains the American Dream.
 
 
Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate … (44 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Charlotte Region Luxury Homes Market: What Happened In April 2023 - 05/20/23 04:54 AM
Latest news on Charlotte Region's luxury homes market...
What happened in April 2023... 
 
YEAR-OVER-YEAR TRENDS IN THE LUXURY HOME MARKET IN CHARLOTTE REGION
The luxury homes market in Charlotte saw a 2.1% decrease in new listings year-over-year, while inventory increased year-over-year by 26.8%. The months supply of inventory increased from 2.3 months one year ago to 2.7 months. Median home sale prices increased slightly by 0.4%, while average home sale prices increased 1.9%. Closed sales decreased in April 2023 versus the same month one year ago. Median list to sale price ratio decreased 4.2% year-over-year, but was still 100%. Buyer foot traffic decreased 11.6% … (8 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Would You Like To Sell Your Charlotte Home Fast And At A High Price? - 05/19/23 04:05 AM
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SELL YOUR GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME FAST AND FOR THE HIGHEST PRICE?
NINA HOLLANDER, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, CAN HELP YOU DO THAT!
 
The best time to list and sell your home is when others are not listing. This makes it a great time to sell your Charlotte area home.  New listings are now at their lowest level since August 2013. With just two months of housing inventory in the Charlotte Region as of April 2023, our market continues to be seller's market. Tight housing inventory should make the rest of May, June and July opportune months for homeowners to list … (18 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Just Listed In Mint Hill's Farmwood: 4 Bed/3 Bath Home On Cul-de-Sac - 04/27/23 04:20 AM
QUIET & SECLUDED LIFESTYLE IN MINT HILL'S FARMWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO CITY CONVENIENCES
LISTED BY NINA HOLLANDER, COLDWELL BANKER AT $475,000
Are you looking for a quiet lifestyle tucked away from city noise and hassle but still want all the conveniences of city life nearby?
 Welcome to 5325 Quail Ridge Drive in Mint Hill's well-established and popular Farmwood neighborhood! You'll love living on this cul-de-sac street with no through traffic on .97 lush acres with towering trees. It's all peace and quiet and you're still less than one mile from all of life's necessities and just 10 minutes from all the … (34 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Indian Land, SC Sales Rebound 41.7%: March 2023. Home Prices Up, Too. - 04/24/23 05:06 AM
Latest news on the Indian Land real estate market in March 2023...
What you need to know...
What it means for you...  
 
Key take-aways about the Indian Land, South Carolina (29707 zip code) housing market in the Charlotte region in March 2023 include:
Indian Land closed sales rebounded in March with a 41.7% increase in sales after experiencing it's lowest number of closed sales in three years in February 2023.
Home prices were up year-over-year and month-over-month.
New listings continued to decline both year-over-year and month-over-month. Lack of new listings, combined with lower inventory month-over-month, will keep upward pressure on home … (22 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Huntersville, NC Home Sales Up, Days On Market Down M-O-M: March 2023 - 04/23/23 04:32 AM
Latest news on the Huntersville, NC real estate market in March 2023...
What it means for you...
What you need to know...
 
Huntersville home sales increased 39.4% month-over-month in March on top of the month-over-month 50% increase in February 2023. Year-over-year sales declined but hopefully the month to month trend on increasing sales will continue through the rest of the spring selling season.  Reflecting the increased in closed sales, days on market decreased substantially month-over-month and the list to sale price ratio increased to just under 100% at 99.37%.
 
Huntersville Housing Market Highlights: March 2023
 
HOME SALE PRICES UP YEAR-OVER-YEAR | SLIGHTLY DOWN MONTH-OVER-MONTH 
Average sale … (30 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Providence Pointe Home Sales Report/Community Spotlight: Qtr 1-2023 - 04/04/23 04:25 AM
Providence Pointe Neighborhood in Charlotte's Ballantyne Area
Real Estate Report & Community Spotlight: Quarter 1 - 2023
 
2022 was a strong year for home sales in Providence Pointe with home prices up, days on market low, list to sale price ratio over 100%, and inventory tight. Quarter 1  - 2023 continued the 2022 trends. Home prices remained steady, average days on market were low, inventory was tight, and the list to sale price ratio was over 100%.
 
PROVIDENCE POINTE HOME SALES SNAPSHOT:  QUARTER 1 - 2023
 
 
 To track sales in Providence Pointe "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyzer Report and sign up to automatically … (12 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Ballantyne's Ardrey Home Prices Up In Quarter 1-2023. - 04/03/23 06:00 AM
Ardrey Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne Area
Real Estate Report & Neighborhood Spotlight: Quarter 1 - 2023
 
During Quarter 1-2023 and throughout 2022, Ardrey home sales remained strong and steady. The biggest change was a drop in the list to sale price ratio to below 100+% in 2023. Nonetheless, a list to sale price ratio of 98.18% is still quite respectable. One of the two properties in Ardrey sold in the first quarter at $820,000. There have been only two other sales over $800,000 in Ardrey's history (both sales occurred in 2022).
 
ARDREY HOME SALES SNAPSHOT: QUARTER 1 - 2023
 
Median Sale Price History For Ardrey … (16 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Charlotte Housing Market Update: February 2023. What To Know Now. - 03/26/23 01:16 PM
CHARLOTTE REGION FEBRUARY 2023 REAL ESTATE REPORT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU...
 
February 2023 home sales were down year-over-year for a 14th consecutive month. Pending sales were also down year-over-year for a 14th consecutive month. Sales are happening, but not at the volume we experienced in 2021 and the first half of 2022.
 
Higher home prices coupled with increasing interest rates have impacted affordability and continue to cool buyer demand.  Sales are still occurring... just not at the pace of the last couple of years. Furthermore, the fact that we also see fewer new listings coming on the market indicates … (18 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Sweet News For March 28th! It's National Black Forest Cake Day! - 03/26/23 12:13 PM
 
NATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAY: MARCH 28TH
 
March 28th is National Black Forest Cake Day, or Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte, as I grew up knowing it. Black Forest cake originated in Germany's Black Forest area. It's said that Black Forest cake originated as far back as the 1500's when chocolate was first available in Europe. Written recipes for Black Forest Cake did not become available till the early 1900's. It's considered the most "German" of all cakes.
 
This was my favorite cake as a child and it remains my favorite cake to this day. I can't think of anything better than layers of chocolate … (26 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Paws In The Park Pineville: April 1st At Pineville Lake Park - 03/26/23 11:40 AM
PAWS IN THE PARK PINEVILLE
APRIL 1 - 2023 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
The 9th annual Paws In The Park event takes place this Saturday, April 1st, at the Pineville Lake Park in Pineville, NC. Paws In The Park is sponsored by Charlotte Black Dogs and the Pineville Parks & Recreation Center. This is a free family event. The Paws In The Park event will include a blessing of the animals, live music, food trucks, dog contests, photo booths, and more. 
 
 
Charlotte Black Dogs is a 501c3 working with rescue groups and animal shelters to promote adoptions and bring awareness to Black … (20 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Selling Your Home In Spring 2023? Staging Your Home For Top Dollar. - 03/26/23 11:38 AM
THE SPRING 2023 HOUSING MARKET HAS ARRIVED...
TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME READY AND STAGED TO SELL AT TOP DOLLAR! 
 
The Spring 2023 housing season has arrived. If you've been thinking about selling your Greater Charlotte area home this spring, it's not too soon to start getting your home ready and staged to sell. 
 
The video below provides excellent tips on how to get started on preparing your home for sale. You'll see what you need to do to declutter your home, where to start, how to look at your home through the eyes of a buyer. And I'm always happy to meet with … (22 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Spring 2023: A Perfect Time To Find A Home With A Great Backyard - 03/26/23 04:53 AM
 
Spring 2023:  A Perfect Time To Find A New Charlotte Area Home With A Backyard To Enjoy All Spring And Summer
 
Home prices and interest rates are projected to increase in 2023. Spring 2023 will be a great time to find a new home in the Greater Charlotte area to lock in your housing costs for years to come, as well as to build equity and family wealth.
 
 
 
Did you know that the average homeowner gained $34,300 in equity over the past year? Year-to-date as of February 2023, average home prices in the Charlotte region increased 6.9%. Why delay building some equity for … (28 comments)

charlotte nc real estate expert: Sold And Closed In Charlotte's Wendover Hill Neighborhood In Cotswold - 03/25/23 04:46 AM
SOLD IN WENDOVER HILL IN CHARLOTTE'S UPSCALE COTSWOLD AREA
248 WENDOVER HILL COURT
FINAL SALE PRICE: $1,275,000
 
 
Located in an intimate neighborhood in the heart of Charlotte's in-demand Cotswold area, 248 Wendover Hill Court, a custom, Craftsman style home built in 2006, is now sold and closed. Final sale price was $1,275,000. Wishing my clients many happy years in their new Charlotte home.
 
248 Wendover Hill Court is a 3,023 square foot, 2-story home featuring 5 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms, great room with coffered ceiling, formal dining room, large, open kitchen with island and dining area. The home features a rocking chair front porch and a … (28 comments)

 
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