DOES YOUR HOME NEED ORGANIZING? YOU'RE IN LUCK!IT'S ORGANIZE YOUR HOME DAY TODAY, JANUARY 14TH! "Keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.... Dinah Craik BY THE WAY... IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME... ORGANIZING YOUR HOME IS STEP #1 IN GETTING IT READY TO SELL... Did you know that most of us don't use 80% of what we "save" in our homes? Organizing an entire home clearly is not something that you can begin and finish in just one day, but getting a head-start on a day dedicated to this task can help you start and keep up the motivation to continue until you've reached your goal. January 14th, which is Organize Your Home Day, is a great day to start organizing. "There is nothing more calming than an organized home"... Unknown "Have ... 01/14/2025

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

... WHEN IT'S FREEZING OUTSIDE, THE SIMPLE RULE TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE IS TO KEEP THEM INSIDE! “I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a child must that we will be kind and take care of their needs.”– James Herriot It's very cold in Charlotte this morning... right now, hovering around the freezing point. I often see dogs and cats in our neighborhoods that live partially outdoors throughout the winter as our winter temperatures are fairly moderate. A good rule of thumb is it it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pet! How cold is too cold? Once the temperature drops below 45 degrees, it's important to start thinking about your pet's comfort and safety. As the cold intensifies, so does the risk to your pet. When temperatures... 01/11/2025

MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE DAY: JANUARY 13THARE YOU DREAMING OF A NEW GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME? "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 2025? Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty can make your dreams come true! I make the dream of homeownership come true every day and 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 courage to pursue them."... Walt Disney WHAT KIND OF HOME ARE YOU... 01/13/2025