Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Nina Hollander all very important reasons for buying a home.... and the only agent to give guidance with that task in the Charlotte area is Nina Hollander....

Apr 02, 2019 04:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Barbara Todaro hi Barbara... thanks. Charlotte has always been known for its housing affordability and compared with other cities, our rents are still relatively affordable... but when I was that we were in the top 10 states of how quickly rents were rising, I was gob-smacked. People's incomes are not keeping pace with those increases in rent, I'm sure.

Apr 02, 2019 05:02 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

This is excellent advice to share.

Have a most productive April.

Apr 02, 2019 05:36 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Roy Kelley thanks, Roy... and wishing you a lovely April, as well.

Apr 02, 2019 05:55 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Nina Hollander, rent prices went through the roof in my area, a two bedroom apartment(in a complex) is $1400.00. Owning a home rather than renting makes more sense to me. 

Apr 02, 2019 06:27 AM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Being able to work with Nina Hollander is all the reason that one would need, but you list some other great reasons too!

Apr 02, 2019 06:29 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Beth Atalay hi Beth... people are really feeling the sticker shock here on rentals. Do you have much of a seasonal rental market? If you do, I'm sure that drives up rents, as well.

Apr 02, 2019 06:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Brian England hi Brian... it took me a minute to digest your comment... and then I got it! Thank you! As always you are way too kind! But I love it and you!

Apr 02, 2019 06:33 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 I can’t believe the price I’m getting for my rentals right now; it’s up 25% over the past two years Nina Hollander 

Apr 02, 2019 07:08 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS that's an amazing increase for two years, Paul! Lots of sticker shock here in Charlotte, I can tell you.

Apr 02, 2019 07:46 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina,

You make excellent points of renting versus buying.  And whoever decides to buy should definitely contact you.  Wishing you a great Tuesday!

Apr 02, 2019 08:53 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Nina Hollander - I hope renters or those thinking of renting see your posts.  I feel so strongly about owning versus renting and you are the expert to show your clients the advantages.  When real estate areas are active and appreciating such as the Charlotte area, it is an option that must be considered. 

Apr 02, 2019 09:16 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Ron and Alexandra Seigel hi Alexandra... with interest rates so low it makes no sense for people to keep renting with rents increasing so quickly. 

Apr 02, 2019 11:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® hi Sheri... I feel just as strongly that people of all generations should not waste their money on rent but invest in their own homes and their own financial futures.

Apr 02, 2019 11:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Nina.

We have a beautiful sunny day in Maryland and life is good. We just returned from a long weekend visit to Williamsburg, VA.

Apr 03, 2019 05:19 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Good morning Nina, so many excellent reasons to buy instead of rent. In Charlotte anyone that decides to buy needs to contact you!

Apr 03, 2019 05:26 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Roy Kelley good morning, Roy, sunny and gorgeous here in Charlotte today as well. I love Williamsburg... haven't been there in decades and am long overdue for a return visit.

Apr 03, 2019 06:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Amanda S. Davidson good morning, Amanda... if you haven't noticed, I'm on a campaign for people to buy now.

Apr 03, 2019 06:05 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Nina - especially in your area people need to stop renting and buy now.

Apr 03, 2019 07:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Grant Schneider hi Grant... you said a mouthful! Maybe they'll listen to you more than to me! 

Apr 03, 2019 12:00 PM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

I did notice you are on a campaign to help renters realize there is another/better option than building wealth for a landlord. Good job too. Happy Thursday, Nina. D

Apr 04, 2019 07:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Debb... I think I have one more post in me on this subject, before I lay it to rest for a while. Happy Thursday to you and Bernie!

Apr 04, 2019 11:20 AM