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Honoring Nina Hollander - The Queen of Charlotte

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Industry Observer DRE# ER40011786

Ok, maybe Charlotte is the Queen City, but Nina could be the Queen of Charlotte!   

Many years ago, when Nina joined, I started following her and reading all of her blogs.  She did market reports and how they should be written, with lots of valuable information, and I altered mine later to include just as much info.   The info was available through our MLS, just needed Nina's lead!   She does the cutest posts with the Annual Day of.... celebrating kitties, chocolate, or coffee.    She should post more photos of Taj and Bingo, though.

After years of following her and reading posts, I wanted to go back to Nashville and see my 3rd-grade house (Sept. 2019), as I remembered the address.   While I was there, I went up to visit Debbie Reynolds, then to Asheville, and eventually Charlotte.   Nina so graciously let me stay with her, and we went to have coffee, went shopping, and she even let me tag along to a client's appointment.   I LOVED THAT.   She is definitely the professional!   On our shopping trip, we bought matching black shirts with kitties on them (although I did not get a photo of that)!  Chris, Nina, and I went to one of their favorite restaurants one night - so fun.

Nina has sent me some very cute kitty things over the years, and I will cherish all of them, especially the umbrella with kitties, which I will definitely utilize during the rainy winter months in Portugal.

Nina used to have family in Summit County, so she came out to Denver first, and we went to a Mexican restaurant, and she loved their tacos.   It is funny when you have read someone's posts for years, when you finally meet face-to-face, it isn't awkward, it is just friends catching up!   She was just as lovely in person as she has been on the phone many times!

I wish I could go back and visit one more time, but there won't be time between selling and moving.    BUT, when I come back --- that could work!   I may even live in Charlotte when I come back, you never know.   

 

This is my first entry for February's challenge hosted by Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran 

 

 

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Joan. Nina is an excellent selection for your special tribute. 

Feb 12, 2026 06:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thank you, Roy

Feb 12, 2026 08:12 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I have met Nina and she is just as you think she will be from her posts. How long are you thinking you will be in Portugal? I did not realize you were also thinking of moving back.

Feb 12, 2026 06:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 hi Nick... I always like it when people say there are not surprises about me when they meet me and that they can recognize me anywhere from my pictures.

Feb 12, 2026 08:13 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner  Nina is such a delightful person, and I adore her. We will both miss you when you move to Portugal. It will be fun reading about your adventures. I also appreciate Nina Hollander, Broker  although I have never had the pleasure of meeting her in person,I feel as if I know her.

Feb 12, 2026 07:42 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

 Hannah Williams 🥰🥰😻

Feb 12, 2026 08:13 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Nina is very close to being the Queen of Active rain as well. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your upcoming weekend, and sell a house. Bill Salvatore

Feb 12, 2026 07:55 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore oh wow! Thank you, Bill! That is quite the compliment.

Feb 12, 2026 08:14 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker LOL, you AREN'T a nice person?   I always thought you were, and have enjoyed our friendship immensely.

Feb 12, 2026 10:03 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

LOL

Feb 12, 2026 03:25 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner well... there would be some agents in the area who think twice about working with me and for good reason! :)

Feb 12, 2026 03:20 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 I didn't know you had relations with Nina's family, very cool.

Feb 12, 2026 10:04 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Wayne, I for sure will do that.  Not sure if I will buy again, maybe rent, so I can move around wherever, be a nomad.

Feb 12, 2026 10:04 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty all these years I was hoping to send a referral to Nina Hollander, Broker , but never got the chance.   

Feb 12, 2026 10:05 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina is a great REALTOR, and one I am proud to call my friend.

Feb 12, 2026 10:06 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I have said a few times, I am THINKING 2-4 years so I can finish exploring Europe.  BUT, who knows, I may love it enough to stay forever.   Just never know.  I will keep my options open.

Feb 12, 2026 10:07 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Hannah Williams and you would love her in person too!   I almost got to meet you once, just missed the chance.

Feb 12, 2026 10:07 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Bill, you are quite right.

Feb 12, 2026 10:08 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

What a nice article about Nina. She has always been so kind and thoughtful in her comments on our blogs. I bet there isn't a mean bone in her anywhere.

Feb 13, 2026 01:06 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lynnea, I haven't seen one!

Feb 13, 2026 01:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi  Joan- I loved that you chose to write about Nina Hollander, Broker  though I've never met her, I feel like I know her through her posts and her comments. What I appreciate about her is that you can always tell that she read the post she's commented on. 

Feb 13, 2026 06:39 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner - you and Nina Hollander, Broker were meant to become friends. She's a keeper and you are too. You sure have gotten around a lot, Joan and you spent quality time with many members on AR. It's really nice when you find someone that has a great personality and can talk to each other as if you've known each other all your life.

Thank you for this special participation on AR February Membership Appreciation Day. 

Something tells me, you will never depart from AR or the people you've come to know, like, and trust. 

Feb 13, 2026 08:24 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a heartfelt tribute to Nina Hollander, Broker, Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner. The stories, the travels, and those little moments with kitties and coffee made this such a joy to read, and the way you wove it all together brought a warm smile to my day. Thanks for sharing these memories and giving us a glimpse into a friendship that’s clearly meant a lot.

Feb 14, 2026 05:38 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, I so agree!

Feb 15, 2026 07:34 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Patricia Feager I do plan to continue to blog, just not on real estate here in Denver.  I may talk about housing in Portugal, from my observations, not as a professional.   I may show you all the beauty of their Country too.

Feb 15, 2026 07:35 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lew Corcoran it is a friendship I cherish, and will continue even moving to Portugal.  You just never know, when I come back, may end up in NC.

Feb 15, 2026 07:36 AM