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Nina Hollander, Broker
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Organize Your Home Day — January 14Because Your Home Deserves A New Year, Too "Keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.... Dinah Craik Organize Your Home Day rolls around each year on January 14 as a reminder to reset our living spaces after the busy holiday season and begin the new year with clarity, order, and purpose. A well-organized home isn't just about appearance. It directly impacts productivity, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. When your home is organized, daily life becomes easier. You spend less time searching, cleaning becomes simpler, and your home becomes a space that restores rather than drains your energy.Organize Your Home Day is not just about tidying — it is about designing a living environment that supports...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
A Hole Lot of Happiness — National Bagel Day: January 15January 15th is National Bagel Day, which basically means you have official permission to enjoy an extra bagel (or two) today. Whether you love them toasted, stacked with cream cheese, or piled high with all the toppings, bagels are one of those foods that just make everything taste better. Chewy on the outside, soft on the inside, and endlessly customizable — it’s no wonder they’ve become a breakfast favorite for so many Americans. "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 $6.3 bil...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Make Your Dreams Of A New Home Come True On Make Your Dreams Come True DayThat's Today, January 13th! Are You Dreaming Of A New Greater Charlotte Home In 2026? "We've got to have a dream if we are going to make a dream come true."... Denis Waitley IF YOU'RE READY FOR THAT NEW HOME FEELING... WHY NOTTURN "MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE DAY" INTO A HOMEOWNERSHIP REALITY? “Home, the spot of earth supremely blest, a dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest.” Robert Montgomery Do your dreams include buying or selling a Greater Charlotte home in 2026? Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty can make your dreams come true! I make the dream of homeownership come true every day... not just on Make Your Dreams Come True Day, but every day of every year! "All our dreams can come true, if we have the ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Will the Housing Market Find Its Footing in 2026? Price, Rate, and Demand Forecast With 2026 underway, the housing market is showing signs of gradual normalization after years of volatility. Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or simply understanding your home equity position, knowing what forecasters expect can help you make more informed decisions this year. I recently published an in-depth blog post analysis that breaks down what major forecasters are predicting for 2026—from mortgage rates and sales activity to home prices and affordability trends.  → 2026 Housing Market Forecast: Will the Market Find Its Footing? Here are a few key takeaways: Mortgage rates expected to stabilize in a more predictable range Home sales forecast to rise modestly as buyers gradually return P...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Keeping The Dream Alive On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day "The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than  diamonds or silver or gold."Martin Luther King, Jr. On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day let's take some time to reflect on his life and the dream he so passionately shared with the world. Dr. King envisioned a society built on equality, justice, and respect, where people of all backgrounds could live together in peace and understanding. Keeping that dream alive means choosing to do right by one another and approaching our differences with empathy and open hearts.  When we show kindness to our neighbors and work together with a spirit of cooperation, we help build the “beloved community” Dr. King spoke of—a community rooted in fairness, compassion, and shared resp...
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By Desiree Whalen, The Whalen Team
(Nest Realty)
by The Whalen Team.**FOUR OPEN HOUSES - 1 NEIGHBORHOOD!** THIS WEEKEND - Sat Jan 17th 12-2pm! 4 homes in the Mallory Creek Plantation neighborhood of Winnabow NC (incl/our listing at 106 Tylers Cove Way)! Stop by all 4 for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Come out & see for yourself - This Is The One! https://www.desireewhalen.com/property/ushive-b024c6c622e80f65eeab5c7b64b9cb17/
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By Desiree Whalen, The Whalen Team
(Nest Realty)
by The Whalen Team.**UNDER CONTRACT!** 2br/2bth OCEANFRONT CONDO in popular Villa Capriani, North Topsail Beach NC! Need help selling your beach property here in southeast NC? Call The Whalen Team today - WE GET RESULTS! https://www.desireewhalen.com/villa-capriani-condos-for-sale/
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By Greg Cremia
(Shore Realty of the Outer Banks)
-     Sold Market Nags Head Homes Sold 2025          No. of Listings     Dollar Volume     Average Price     Median Price     Average DOM       RESIDENTIAL                   Other     2     $4,580,275     $2,290,138     $2,290,137     102                   Conventional     105     $90,130,805     $858,389     $685,000     51                   VA     3     $1,740,000     $580,000     $595,000     47                   Cash     31     $30,283,150     $976,876     $918,000     53                   Jumbo Loan     5     $8,444,000     $1,688,800     $1,725,000     103          Analysis By Area                   Nags Head Oceanside     11     $21,616,150     $1,965,105     $1,739,000     99                   S. N.H. East/Old Oregon R     20     $25,916,400     $1,295,820     $992,000     41   ...
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By Mike Young, FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809 cell direct
(203kOnLine.com, covering the USA)
Hire a 203k Consultant in Hickory NCWhy homeowners, Realtors, and lenders across Catawba County and beyond turn to Mike YoungIf you are buying or refinancing a fixer-upper anywhere in or around Hickory, North Carolina, the most important decision you will make is not the lender and not the contractor.It is the 203k consultant.This one role controls how your renovation budget is created, how contractors get paid, how lenders release funds, and how fast or slow the loan closes. When that role is handled correctly, the project feels organized and predictable. When it is handled poorly, the entire transaction turns into chaos.That is why so many buyers, Realtors, and lenders across the Hickory region rely on Mike Young and the 203kOnline.com network.Why Hickory Is a Perfect Market for FHA 2...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Charlotte’s Dining Event of the Season: Queen’s Feast Winter 2026 👑🍽️ 🥂 🍷 🍴 Queen's Feast, as Charlotte's much loved Restaurant Week is known, returns for its 18th year on Friday, January 23rd and runs through Sunday, February 1st.  Charlotteans are already looking forward to the Queen City's much-loved, bi-annual Restaurant Week.   This January it will be time to once again enjoy a true Queen's Feast! You'll have 10 days to dine like royalty at some 120 participating Greater Charlotte restaurants located in nine surrounding counties at a reasonable fixed price of $30 to $55 per person for three courses.   The theme for the Winter 2026 Queen's Feast is "Get Out and Taste The Town." Great advice!   Highlights of Charlotte's Queen's Feast: Diverse Cuisine: Queen's Feast showcases a wide ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 January 2026 Is National Radon Action MonthProtect Your Home & Your Family... Test For Radon January is National Radon Action Month. While the Greater Charlotte area, in general, is not known for high radon levels, we do find homes from time to time with radon levels that are too high requiring remediation. That means, that even those of us who live in low radon areas need to up our Radon IQ and know how to test our homes and how to protect our health. It's estimated that one in six homes has radon. Regardless of how prevalent radon might be in your area, take the EPA's advice during National Radon Action Month: "Test Your Home. Protect Your Health." Radon: The Silent KillerRadon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon is called the "silent killer" because you can't see it, sme...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Top 25 Ranked Public Middle Schools: Greater Charlotte 2026 The 2026 rankings of top public middle schools in the Greater Charlotte area, as determined by niche.com, highlight a diverse mix of traditional public high schools, magnet schools, and charter schools, demonstrating the region's commitment to quality education. Excellent schools are a significant determinant of home values in the Greater Charlotte area and demand for homes in certain neighborhoods.  The Top 25 Public Middle Schools in Greater Charlotte, all of which had no less than an A overall grade, list includes: 18 traditional middle schools 5 charter middle schools 2 magnet middle schools  View the video below for rankings and grades for the  top 25 Charlotte public middle schools 2026.  York County, SC Leads the Way Wi...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Before the Boardroom: How Avon Ladies and Female Real Estate Agents Redefined Business Earlier today, Lise Howe posted about S&H Stamps which were something I totally remember when growing up in the 1950's. That got me to thinking about another thing I totally remember growing up in the 1950's:  The Avon Lady and the "Ding Dong, Avon Calling" commercial. Avon celebrates 140 years of empowering women in 2026 — not just through beauty, but through opportunity. Founded in 1886, Avon was a disruptor from the start. At a time when women had few opportunities to work outside the home, Avon offered them a chance to earn their own income by selling products to their friends and neighbors. No doubt Avon was the precursor to other similar business models for well-known companies like Tupperware, ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Top 20 Ranked Public High Schools: Greater Charlotte 2026 The 2026 rankings of top public high schools in the Greater Charlotte area, as determined by niche.com, highlight a diverse mix of traditional public high schools, magnet schools, and charter schools, demonstrating the region's commitment to quality education.  Excellent schools are a significant determinant of home values in the Greater Charlotte area and demand for homes in certain neighborhoods.   The Top 20 Public High Schools, all of which had no less than an A overall grade, list includes: 10 traditional high schools 7 magnet high schools (up from 4 in 2025) 3 charter high schools  These 20 Greater Charlotte high schools are recognized for their academic excellence, robust extracurricular programs, and dedicated staff.   Vi...
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By Desiree Whalen, The Whalen Team
(Nest Realty)
by The Whalen Team.**OPEN HOUSE!** This Saturday 1/10/26 11am-1pm! Beautiful 2br/2bth 1st-floor condo overlooking the pool & pond in The Gardens, Wilmington NC! Central location close to schools, parks, & just minutes from area beaches! Stop by this weekend & see for yourself - This Is The One! https://www.desireewhalen.com/property/ushive-f56efb0e9ef108a14cb6379c66c0e77d/
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Got Old Tech? Don't Trash It!Recycle Your Electronics By Donating To Goodwill At Ballantyne's Tech Drive On Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 you can  recycle used (and new) electronics with Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont and the Dell Reconnect program from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM at 15810 Ballantyne Medical Place at Brixham Park. Through Goodwill’s Dell Reconnect partnership, your electronics will be responsibly cleared and recycled. This is a free event. Did you know that electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste problem in the world? Did you know that you can donate your used electronics to Goodwill, whether or not they work? In partnership with Dell Reconnect, Goodwill will refurbish your donated electronics to sell at their tech store, the GRID: Powered by Goodwill. I...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Charlotte Region Luxury Single Family Homes Market ReviewCharlotte Region’s luxury, single family housing market was active and balanced in 2025, supported by higher sale prices and continued buyer demand. Buyers also paid more on a price-per-square-foot basis in 2025. The list-to-sale price ratio declined marginally on a year-over-year basis. Luxury homes continued to transact at elevated values through December 2025. Sales activity showed forward momentum in 2025. Pending sales increased 15.7% year-over-year, pointing to sustained demand. Closed sales also increased 14.8% year-over-year. Days on market trends showed stability with median days on market unchanged from one year ago at 11 days, and average days on market increasing by just one day year-over-year. Together, these measures...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
IS A NEW GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME IN 2026 ONE OF YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS?5 RESOLUTIONS TO MAKE (AND KEEP) "To own a home is to build a tangible dream."... Unknown A new year always seems to get people thinking about taking a fresh look at their goals... from health and careers to relationships and finances. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to buy a home, this is the year you can make four resolutions to make a home purchase happen: (1) improve your credit score, (2) pay down some debt, (3) save for a down payment to make that resolution come true, (4)  create a relationship with an experienced real estate agent early in the home buying process.  2026 Home Buying Resolution #1: Qualify For A Better Mortgage Rate With A Higher Credit Score Your credit report highlights your current ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Is Selling Your Greater Charlotte Home In 2026 Your New Year Resolution?Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker Realty, Can Help You Keep It!Don't Miss Your Opportunity To Sell In 2026 Does one of your New Year's resolutions include selling your Greater Charlotte home in 2026? I can help you keep that resolution! Don't miss your opportunity to sell! Did you know that just 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions succeed in keeping them? Or that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February? You don't need to be one of the failure statistics. I can help you sell your home at top dollar, as well as help you find that dream home you've been hoping for. And we can get started immediately.  It's still a good time to sell a home in Greater Charlotte. While inventory is higher than this time last...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
New Year, Old Traditions: Celebrating Southern StyleHappy New Year, 2026A Charlotte foodie’s take on time-honored Southern traditionsLast evening—after an incredibly full Christmas week of hosting, nonstop cooking and a firm vow that I was done grocery shopping (my refrigerators were both already packed to capacity)—I found myself back in the car, headed to the store. I had tried everything to avoid the New Year’s crowds but, there was simply no skipping this trip. In our house, New Year’s Day traditions are sacred. Every single item must be on the table. And yes, I mean every single one!This year brought a familiar challenge: the elusive ham hock. Believe it or not, ham hock is the star of our New Year’s Day meal. Just a bite will do but, it’s non-negotiable. I checked 3 grocery stores...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
New York City has a ball... well, technically two balls this year. However...North Carolina has its own unique and delightful traditions for the New Year.  We have… pickles, pigs, blueberries, apples, bears, fleas, gold nuggets, and an acorn the size of a small car.If you’re looking for proof that the Tar Heel State takes both tradition and creativity seriously, look no further than how its towns rang in the New Year. Forget the standard countdown — here, the celebrations are as local, lovable, and downright quirky as the communities themselves. Here's how North Carolina towns ushered in 2026 🥂. 🌳 Raleigh — The Acorn Drop From its earliest days, Raleigh earned the nickname “City of Oaks” for its high density of oak trees. The “City of Oaks” stayed on brand by dropping a giant illuminate...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 HAPPY NEW YEAR! WELCOME 2026!  “What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven't even happened yet."... Anne Frank Wishing all my friends, clients, and business colleagues a brand new year filled with great happiness, success, and health. It’s always wonderful to look forward to the joys a new year can bring. I'm looking forward to a stellar 2026 and hope that you are, too! New Year Quotes To Inspire In 2026 "Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself."... Unknown "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."... Edith Lovejoy Pierce "I like the dreams of the future better than the history...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Ringing In 202650+ Fun Facts About How Americans Will Be Greeting The New Year How much do you know about how Americans will be celebrating New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this year? For example, did you know:24% of Americans will celebrate New Year's Eve at home, while 55% will usher in the new year with friends and family.35% of Americans have no plans at all to celebrate on New Year's Eve (that's up from 34% last year).12% of Americans fall asleep before the clock strikes midnight.69% of Americans say New Year's Eve is their favorite holiday (up from 67% last year).The three top cities this year to celebrate New Year's Eve are (1) Orlando, (2) Las Vegas, and (3) New York.360+ million glasses of champagne and sparkling wine will be consumed on New Year's Eve. That's 30% of all drin...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Wrapping Up 2025... Thank You To My Clients, Colleagues, Friends 2025 is drawing to a close, but before I jump into the new year with both feet, I want to take a moment to say thank you to my clients, colleagues, and friends for helping me wrap up a great year in 2025. With the imminent arrival of 2026, I'm looking back with much gratitude for your unwavering support, business, and referrals. Whether it was just cheering me on, trusting me with your real estate needs and questions, or simply being a part of my daily journey, your encouragement has meant the world to me. I'm grateful beyond words for your support and for the opportunity to serve you. Your encouragement and trust were the foundation of this past year’s successes.  2025 has been full of growth, challenges, moments of celeb...
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