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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY TO ALL DOGS & THEIR PARENTS FROM CHARLOTTE'S PET FRIENDLY REALTOR® HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MAN'S BEST FRIEND? "A dog will teach you unconditional love."  Robert Wagner   August 26th is National Dog Day! Are you a dog parent to one or more dogs? If you are... it's your day to go out and celebrate with your dog(s) and to show them your appreciation for their unconditional love and loyalty. It's a wonderful day to do something really special with your dog(s).  It's also a great day to do something meaningful for dogs, in general, if you're not a dog parent, but a lover of dogs. NATIONAL DOG DAY DEALS “Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” W.R. Purche National Dog Day was founded by author and animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige, in 200...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
Charlotte, NC is a thriving city with diverse neighborhoods, but few are as appealing as South Park. Known for its luxury, excellent amenities, and strategic location, South Park is a prime area for real estate investment. Whether you are looking to buy a home or invest in property, Nancy Braun and our team at Showcase Realty can assist you in navigating this challenging market.The Appeal of South ParkSouth Park is an upscale neighborhood that combines convenience, luxury, and a strong community feel. Here's what makes South Park stand out:Prime LocationSouth Park's central location provides easy access to Charlotte's Uptown business district, making it ideal for professionals. The area is well-connected by major highways, ensuring seamless commutes to other parts of the city. This conn...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Happy 118th Birthday to Coldwell Banker!Celebrating 118 Years Of Guiding Home Buyers And Sellers Home! 118 years old and still looking good! Coldwell Banker is the oldest national real estate brand and franchise in the USA with a rich history. It remains one of the most recognizable brands in real estate to this day. For well over a century, the Coldwell Banker® brand has been guiding people to the homes of their dreams while reaching new heights of service and success. As we celebrate 118 years of excellence in real estate, we reflect on the incredible journey that began in 1906. From its humble beginnings, Coldwell Banker has grown into a global leader, helping millions of clients find their dream homes and navigate the ever-evolving and increasingly complex real estate market. For m...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Charlotte's 9th Annual Burger Week Continues All Week Until August 25th  "Burgers: the perfect balance of simplicity and satisfaction."-- Wolfgang Puck  The Queen City's popular Charlotte Burger Week is now in its ninth year. What's more quintessentially American in the summer months than a cold Coke or beer, fries, and a great burger? Who doesn't love a good burger?  "A hamburger is perfection wrapped up in a bun." -- Anthony Bourdain Through August 25th, you can try all sorts of unique, specialty burgers (which will be available for just this week) for $7 each at 25 restaurants in the Greater Charlotte area. (Price does not include sides, drinks, or gratuities; eat-in only).  Get your Charlotte Burger Week "Passport" here. "A burger is a work of art that satisfies both hunger and soul...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME IN CHARLOTTE: DRIVE SAFELY  Schools Are Back In Session In Charlotte, North Carolina On Monday, August 26-2024 Drive Safely In School Zones. Don't Speed In School Zones BIG Insurance Penalties In North Carolina For Ignoring School Zone Traffic Laws Schools in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area are back in session on Monday, August 26th for the 2024/2025 school year. Keeping  children safe is a good reason, on its own, to drive safely and responsibly. But were you aware of the huge penalties in Charlotte and North Carolina if you don't obey traffic laws in schools zones, such as driving over the speed limit or passing a stopped school bus? Speeding in a school zone is punished more harshly than speeding in non-school zones. North Carolina law gives municipalities the...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 TACOS 'N TAPS FESTIVAL 2024 IN CHARLOTTE'S BALLANTYNE BOWL Tacos 'N Taps Festival 2024 in Ballantyne promises a day of indulgence and enjoyment, whether you're a taco aficionado, a beer or tequila lover, or just someone looking for a good time. So grab a taco, raise your beer, and celebrate the simple joy of good food and great company on Saturday, August 24th! "Never underestimate how much assistance, how much satisfaction, how much comfort, how much soul and transcendence there might be in a well-made taco and a cold bottle of bear."  ... Tom Robbins Charlotte's Tacos 'N Taps ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of Charlotte’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, great dancing music and mariachi bands from Charlotte area bands, plus dueling margarita bars, hot peppe...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Top Ranked High Schools In Greater Charlotte 2024The 2024 list of the top ranked high schools in Greater Charlotte as ranked by niche.com includes public high schools, charter high schools, magnet high schools. Search for Greater Charlotte region homes by high school at www.GreatHomesInCharlotte.com. Top Schools Determine Home Values   Excellent schools are a significant determinant of home values in the Greater Charlotte area and demand for homes in certain neighborhoods. As in prior years, Charlotte/Mecklenburg, Union County, and York County had the lion's share of top rated high schools in the Greater Charlotte area. View the videos below for the rankings by type of school (traditional, charter, magnet) and for each school's grades.     TOP 10 RANKED "TRADITIONAL" PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Nina Hollander, Charlotte's Pet-Friendly Realtor® Reminds All Dog  Parents That August 10th Is National Spoil Your Dog Day! “If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” – Roger A. Caras  National Spoil Your Dog Day is all about pampering our dogs and making them feel extra special. It's believed that the origins of this day go back to the early 2000's and it's a great day to spoil our dogs with extra cuddles, treats, toys, pampering.  “Everything I know I learned from dogs.” – Nora Roberts “A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won’t be too bad.”– Robert Wagner  13 WAYS TO SPOIL YOUR DOG ON NATIONAL SPOIL YOUR DOG DAY:Why not make your dog's day as ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 AUGUST 2024 IS CLEAR THE SHELTERS™ MONTH IN CHARLOTTE (AND SEPTEMBER, TOO) Clear The Shelters™ Month is observing its 10th anniversary in 2024 and in honor of this milestone, the Clear The Shelters™ Month fund raising and adoption initiative has been extended through September 30th. You can help to clear Charlotte's pet shelters and save a life this month and, for that matter, any month.   August 2024 is Clear The Shelters™ Month sponsored by NBC Universal Local, in cities around the country. Clear the Shelters™ is a nationwide pet adoption initiative whose purpose is to find fur-ever homes for homeless pets. Since 2015, the Clear The Shelters™ adoption campaigns have helped more than 1 million pets find new loving homes. Animal shelters typically become overcrowded in the summer month...
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By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
Home value determination takes into account various factors. To find a home’s value, appraisers analyze the property’s location, recent sales around it, and its unique selling points. Exploring these details helps buyers and sellers understand how the real estate market works in South Park.  Learn more about how we determine home values in this article! What Factors Influence Home Values in South Park Charlotte NC? 1. Location Houses near parks, reputable schools, healthcare facilities, retail centers, and entertainment spots come with a higher price tag. These conveniences contribute to the appeal and desirability of the neighborhood, making such properties more valuable investments.  Houses near major job centers, corporate offices, hospitals, and business districts hold premium value...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Nina Hollander, Charlotte's Pet-Friendly Realtor® Wishes All Cat Lovers & Parents A Happy & Paw-some International Cat Day! “Time spent with a cat is never wasted.”...Colette International Cat Day.... if you're a cat lover (like me), it's a great day to celebrate "all things feline!" The day is also known as World Cat Day. International Cat Day was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.  The theme for International Cat Day 2024 is "celebrating cats and feline' lucky to have cats in our lives to bring more joy to our lives. "How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.”...Robert S Heilein Cats are one of humanity's oldest and most beloved pets and today are thought to be the most popular pet on the planet. As Terry Pratchett said, "in ancie...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
IT'S NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY!PICKLEBALL IN CHARLOTTE IS HOT, HOT, HOT!EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAYING PICKLEBALL IN GREATER CHARLOTTE  Pickleball in Charlotte is hot! These days it feels as if it's National Pickleball Day every day in Charlotte! People are obsessed with joining in with the pickleball craze!  But while it seems that this interest in pickleball sprang up overnight, in fact, pickleball has been around since 1965. It was invented 59 years ago as a children's backyard game on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. In 2022, pickleball was named the official state sport of Washington. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States for a third year in a row and some five million people are now playing pickleball. Naples, Florida is often considered the #...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
READY TO CHECK OFF A NEW HOME ON YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST? READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL IN GREATER CHARLOTTE? READY TO SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER & HELLO NEW SCHOOL YEAR? "I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings."... Jenny Han   Ready for back to school in the Greater Charlotte area? Ready to say hello to a new school year? This week begins back to school time in the Greater Charlotte area. Schools are back in session starting this week and over the next couple of weeks. Counties in the Greater Charlotte area each have their own approved academic year calendars. And in some counties there are individual school districts for specific towns, as well.  CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHOOL CALENDAR...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
AUGUST IS HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTHHAS HAPPINESS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE ALREADY THIS MONTH? "If you want to be happy, be."Leo Tolstoy Happiness Happens Month is dedicated to celebrating whatever makes you happy! Happiness Happens Month encourages people to take stock of their lives and try to do and think about things that make them happy and share their happiness with others. "Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life." — Marcus Aurelius Have you ever thought about what makes you happy? Or whether you're a happy person in general? If you haven't, here's a 7-Days Happiness Challenge. What's most noteworthy, I think, is that some of the simplest things in life can lead to being happy and letting happiness happen!  "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their min...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
TOP 4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU CHOOSE YOUR MORTGAGE Ready to buy a home but are feeling overwhelmed by financing options? Here are the top 4 things to consider when choosing a mortgage: 📈 Credit Score: This three-digit number can significantly impact your interest rate and the types of loans you qualify for.  📊 Income & Expenses: Lenders want to ensure your income will comfortably cover your mortgage payments and other debt obligations.💰 Down Payment: The amount you put down will affect your loan options, monthly payments, and need for mortgage insurance.  📆 Lifestyle & Risk Tolerance: Your term length and interest rate type (fixed or variable) should align with your financial goals and comfort level. For more on choosing the right mortgage for your specific situation, check out my...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
  TAX FREE SHOPPING WEEKEND IN CHARLOTTE AREA: AUGUST 2-4A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING If you live in the Charlotte metro area, you can take advantage of South Carolina's sales tax free shopping weekend starting Friday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 4th, to get a head start on your back-to-school shopping.  North Carolina eliminated its sales tax holiday shopping weekend in 2013, so if you want to shop for back-to-school items tax-free, you'll need to head across the state border to York or Lancaster Counties in South Carolina. However, the trip may just be worth it to save 6% on state sales tax and any other local taxes when you buy school supplies and clothing for the coming school year. South Carolina has been offering a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend for back to ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 NATIONAL MUTT DAY: JULY 31HAPPY NATIONAL MUTT DAY TO ALL THE PAW-SOME MUTS & THEIR PARENTS! "A mutt is couture -- it's the only one like it in the world, made just for you."Isaac Mizrahi Today is the 19th anniversary of National Mutt Day in Charlotte (and everywhere else for that matter). Also known as Mixed Breed Dog Day,  National Mutt Day was created in 2005 by animal welfare advocate, Colleen Paige, to raise awareness of the plight of mixed breed dogs in shelters all over the country and to educate the public about the millions of mixed breed dogs desperately awaiting their "fur-ever" homes. “A mutt is the best kind of dog you can get. They’re the product of the best of all worlds.” Unknown National Mutt Day, is the perfect day to visit your local shelter and adopt a mixed breed do...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Legacy Letter to New Real Estate AgentsI have had letters to each of my children and their children running through my head since Carol Williams shared her beautiful idea for this challenge last month. As there are ‘raw emotions’ with each of the above, sharing publicly would not be the right thing to do. So, I chose to go a different route this week for the challenge. Being a cheerleader for new agents has always been a passion of mine. If you’re putting forth the effort, I’ll do anything in the world to help you be successful in this business…AND I’ll be your biggest cheerleader! Here is my letter to our future real estate stars: To Our Future Real Estate Stars,Welcome to the incredible journey of becoming a real estate agent. This profession offers limitless opportunities and immens...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
National Lipstick Day: July 29thTime To Get Your Lipstick On! "Lipstick can't solve all problems, but it's a pretty good start."... Makeup.com Like many women, I'm always in the hunt for the "perfect" lipstick. Actually, I have found a number of perfect lipsticks over the years, but sadly most have been discontinued. The Gee Collings quote "lips without lipstick are like cake without frosting" perfectly summarizes my personal philosophy about lipstick. SO MANY DECISIONS TO MAKE HUNTER FOR THAT PERFECT LIPSTICK!Finding the perfect lipstick can be quite the arduous quest, filled with trial and error and moments of frustration. One needs to think about skin tone, formula (creme, liquid, satin, moisturizing), finish (glossy, matte, frosted, metallic, tint), longevity and wear, availability ...
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By Mike Carpino, Broker/Owner-Lake Norman Waterfront Specialist
(Lake And Town Realty)
Charlotte, North Carolina, and its picturesque neighbor Lake Norman are quickly becoming hotspots for professionals and businesses alike. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a budding entrepreneur, or someone seeking a career shift, this dynamic duo offers a compelling mix of job opportunities, business-friendly environments, and an unmatched quality of life.A Thriving Economic LandscapeCharlotte stands as a testament to growth and opportunity. Known as the second-largest banking center in the United States, after New York City, it's home to major financial institutions, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo's East Coast operations. However, finance isn't the only game in town. The Queen City boasts a diverse economic base with burgeoning sectors in technology, healthcare, and ener...
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