IT'S NATIONAL BAGEL DAY!National Bagel Day, which is celebrated every January 15th, is a wonderful excuse to indulge in one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods. From chewy, golden crusts to fluffy interiors, bagels have more than earned their spot as a breakfast staple and versatile treat. "A bagel is a doughnut with the sin removed."- George Rosenbaum WHEN IT COMES TO BAGELS, DID YOU KNOW: That 60+% of Americans surveyed eat a bagel for breakfast a least twice a week? As someone (unknown) said: "Bagels are the breakfast of champions." That the American bagel market was valued at $5.58 billion in 2024? That New Jersey and New York are not the states where the most bagels are consumed. Apparently the most number of bagels consumed are in Hawaii and Maine! Who knew? That Monticello ... 01/15/2025

Providence Pointe Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight In 2024, home sales in Providence Pointe remained steady, with no year-over-year change in both the average and median sale prices. However, the price per square foot rose by 10%, reaching $257 compared to the previous year. The number of homes sold increased by 20% year-over-year, totaling 12 sales. Despite this uptick, 12 sales represent less than 3% of the total inventory in a neighborhood of approximately 420 homes. The list-to-sale price ratio in Providence Pointe declined by 2% year-over-year but remained strong at 101.6% for the year. The average days on market rose 14% to 8 days compared to one year ago, a figure still low by any measure. Meanwhile, the months supply... 01/16/2025

Bridgehampton Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight Bridgehampton experienced a 56% year-over-year increase in home sales in 2024, with 14 homes sold. For a neighborhood with over 540 homes, this number represented a very small fraction of the market. Average and median home prices rose by 6% and 9%, respectively, compared with the previous year. The average price per square foot climbed 7% year-over-year to $229. Low inventory levels contributed to a sharp drop in days on market, which decreased 35% to just 11 days in 2024. The list-to-sale price ratio held steady at 100.7%, unchanged from the prior year. With only 0.57 months supply of inventory available—a 15% decline year-over-year—Bridgehampton remained firmly a seller's mar... 01/17/2025

Thornhill Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight In 2024, home sales in Thornhill rose by 31%, with 21 homes sold compared to the previous year. The average sale price saw a significant increase of 25%, while the median sale price jumped by 31% year-over-year. The average price per square foot also climbed 6%, reaching $274. The list-to-sale price ratio remained steady at 101.7%, unchanged from 2023. Homes sold more quickly, with the average days on market dropping by 33% to just 12 days. The months supply of inventory decreased by 7% to 0.27 months, underscoring Thornhill’s status as a strong seller’s market in 2024.  THORHNILL 2024 HOME SALES RECAP   To track sales in Thornhill "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyz... 01/16/2025