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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
National Girlfriends Day: Cheers To The Women Who Know Too MuchLet's be honest...Your best girlfriends know things about you that should probably never appear in writing. Because Girlfriends Know: Your coffee order. Your ex's name (and why he's still an idiot). Which restaurant you'll always suggest. How long you'll actually stay mad. The real story behind "I'm fine."  Because Girlfriends Will: Tell you when you have lipstick on your teeth. Convince you that buying those shoes was or handbag absolutely the right decision. Talk you out of texting someone... or hand you the phone anyway. Laugh at you, with you, and occasionally because of you. Celebrate your successes as if they were their own. And somehow, after all these years, they still answer your calls. National Girlfriends Day isn'...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
🐾 Happy National Mutt Day To All The Paw‑some Mutts & Their Humans! 🐾 From Charlotte's Pet Friendly Realtor®🐾 "A mutt is couture-it's the only one like it in the world, made especially for you."Isaac Mizrahi Today, July 31st, marks the 21st anniversary of National Mutt Day—celebrated here in Charlotte and across the country! Also known as Mixed Breed Dog Day, it was founded in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige to shine a light on the millions of mixed breed dogs waiting in shelters for their “fur‑ever” homes and to promote the joy and value of adopting them. “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 excuse to visit your local shelter and meet some of these incredible dogs. 🐶+🐶=💯 All ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Charlotte Ranks Among America's Best Cities for Recent College Graduates If you've been hearing that many young professionals are choosing to start their careers in Charlotte, a new national ranking confirms the Queen City's growing appeal. And for anyone who knows Charlotte, the ranking comes as no surprise. According to a June report from CoworkingCafe, Charlotte ranks Number 11 among the nation's best large cities for recent college graduates. The study evaluated more than 300 cities across the country, measuring employment opportunities, financial factors, and lifestyle amenities to identify the best places for graduates to launch their careers.  Why Charlotte Continues To Attract Young ProfessionalsCharlotte has become one of the country's most dynamic cities, offering recent gradu...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
It's National Cheesecake Day! (Although If You Ask Me Cheesecake Deserves More Than Just One Day)Let's face it... if there were a dessert hall of fame, cheesecake would have its own wing. As someone once said, "cheesecake is the answer, no matter what the question is." Creamy. Rich. Decadent. Sweet. Tangy. Baked. No-bake. Plain. Loaded with toppings. There really isn't a wrong way to enjoy cheesecake—and that's exactly why it deserves its own holiday. Every year on July 30, cheesecake lovers have the perfect excuse to skip the guilt and go straight to dessert. (As if we really needed an excuse!) 47 Creative Cheesecake Recipes For Every Occasion Are you a cheesecake purist who believes nothing beats a thick slice of classic New York-style cheesecake? Or do you head straight for the toppi...
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By Brett Furniss, Charlotte Property Manager
(BDF Realty, Inc.)
“If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.”(John Paul Getty) “I love payin’ rent when the rent is due…”(from “Dear Mama” by 2Pac)  I remember years ago when I was coming out of college and my first job was in New York City (NYC).  A friend of mine had an extra bedroom in the Lower East Side of Manhattan that I was able to rent.  I was about to become a “real” New Yorker and ride the subway into work every day.  It was an exciting time! But, truthfully, it was also a scary time.  I grew up in NJ watching television shows (NYPD Blue and Law & Order) and the news channels depicting rough city life.  I rarely went into NYC as a youth and wasn’t really comfortable with life out of the suburbs.  When I did go into NYC, there we...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Selling Your Charlotte Home This Summer? There's Still Time!If you've been thinking about selling your home but feel like you've already missed the summer market, think again. While spring often gets most of the attention, late summer continues to be an active time for many buyers throughout the Greater Charlotte area.In fact, many motivated buyers are still searching right now. Some want to move before the holidays. Others are relocating for work, taking advantage of changing mortgage rates, or simply waiting for the right home to become available. The opportunity hasn't disappeared—it's simply shifted. Home Buyers Are Still LookingCharlotte continues to attract new residents from across the country and local buyers are still entering the market every day. Many have already sold their ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Why International Red Shoe Day Deserves A Spot On Your Calendar 👠👠👠 Every year on July 25, people around the world celebrate International Red Shoe Day—a cheerful reminder to add a little more color, compassion, and kindness to everyday life. While a pair of bright red shoes might seem like a simple fashion statement, the day also shines a spotlight on people living with invisible illnesses—medical conditions that often go unnoticed by others despite the significant challenges they create. International Red Shoe Day 👠👠👠 encourages greater understanding of illnesses such as Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other conditions that may not be obvious to those around us. The simple act of wearing red shoes...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 NINA HOLLANDER A TOP 100 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY SALES ASSOCIATE IN THE CAROLINAS  I'm honored to be ranked #28 in Coldwell Banker Realty's Top 100 sales associates out of 1,450+ agents in North and South Carolina for gross commissions generated in June 2026.  My thanks to all my loyal clients who've continued to support my business year in and year out since 1999 with their business and referrals.   "You don't earn loyalty in a day. You earn loyalty day-by-day." ... Jeffrey Gitomer It can't be said often enough: I'm beyond grateful to have the most loyal and supportive clients any Realtor® would be fortunate to have! Where would we Realtors® be without our loyal clients who support our business with their referrals and repeat business? So thank you, all! "You can't buy clients. You ear...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
5 Real Estate Red Cards To Avoid Before You Buy A Home In Charlotte (Or Anywhere Else) The FIFA World Cup may be over, but millions of Americans now know exactly what a red card means.One serious foul... and you're out.It got me thinking...Did you know there are real estate red cards, too? While real estate red cards won't get you ejected from a stadium, they can cost you thousands of dollars, delay your move, or even cause a sale to fall apart. Here are five some of the biggest real estate fouls home buyers should avoid.    🟥Red Card #1: Opening a New Credit Card While Under ContractNow is not the time to finance new furniture, open a department store card for a discount, or apply for another credit card.Your lender will often verify your credit again before closing. A new account can ...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Mid-Year Thoughts About the 2026 Real Estate MarketHome Prices Could Pick UpMany buyers are hoping home prices will fall, but that's not what most economists expect.While real estate is always local and some markets are experiencing modest price adjustments, most national forecasts continue to project home price appreciation through the remainder of 2026. Current forecasts call for average price growth of approximately 2.3% this year.Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) data already shows home prices are up about 1.7% year-over-year, meaning price appreciation would simply need to strengthen modestly during the second half of the year to meet those projections.The Charlotte Region's year-to-date increase in home prices also stands at 1.7% year-over-year at an average price of $513,437....
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Queen's Feast: Charlotte 2026 Summer Restaurant Week July 24-August 2 Queen's Feast, as Charlotte's much loved Restaurant Week is known, returns for its 18th year on Friday, July 24th and runs through Sunday, August 2nd.  Charlotteans are looking forward to the Queen City's much-loved, bi-annual Restaurant Week.   This July 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 Summer 2026 Queen's Feast is "Get Fancy, Have Fun, Just Feast." Great advice! Sometimes the best memories begin around a beautifully set table. So, get fancy, have fun, and enjoy everythin...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Mint Hill's New Ezell Park Is Worth The VisitIf you've been looking for a new place to enjoy the outdoors in the Charlotte metro  area, Mint Hill now has another reason to visit.Ezell Park, Mecklenburg County's newest public park, officially opened in June 2026, transforming a former family farm into a beautiful 91-acre community destination that blends recreation, nature, and local history. Located at the corner of Matthews-Mint Hill Road and Mintwood Drive, the park was thoughtfully designed to preserve the property's rural heritage while providing amenities that residents of all ages can enjoy.  From Family Farm To Community ParkThe land that is now Ezell Park has an interesting history.Mecklenburg County purchased the property in 2001 as development continued to expand across easter...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Need To Find A New Home 🏡 In Greater Charlotte Before School 🏫 Starts? ⏳ Beat The School Bell! Find Your Greater Charlotte Home 🏡 Before the 2026/2027 School Year Begins! 🏫Can you believe it? It feels like the 2025/2026 school year just wrapped up and summer has only just begun — yet the 2026/2027 school year is already right around the corner!If you’re planning to move in time for the new school year, now is the time to start. In the Greater Charlotte area, school start dates are just weeks away so you really don't want to miss the bus🚌! Mecklenburg County Schools  begin their fall term on August 25th. Union County Schools begin their fall term on August 24th. Gaston County Schools start even earlier, with the first day of classes on August 12th. For students attending the Gaston Early...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Greater Charlotte Single Family Luxury Homes Market Report: June 2026Charlotte Luxury Housing Market: What the Numbers Mean   Charlotte's luxury housing market continued to show remarkable stability in June 2026. Home prices remained largely unchanged from one year ago.  June saw a modest appreciation in average sale price and price per square foot. Meantime, the slight dip in the median sale price reflects the mix of homes that sold rather than a significant shift in overall values.  Homes are taking somewhat longer to sell than they were a year ago, but well-priced luxury properties are still moving quickly, with a median time on market of just seven days. At the same time, market activity remained healthy. Closed sales increased at a double-digit pace year-over-year. Pending sales al...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
SOLD & CLOSED IN CHARLOTTE'S REGENCY AT PALISADES!12014 Cove CourtSome homes generate immediate interest because they offer exactly what today's buyers have been searching for. That was certainly the case with 12014 Cove Court in Charlotte's Regency at Palisades, one of the Charlotte area's premier active adult communities. After going under contract in less than one week, this beautifully maintained home has now officially sold and closed. Listed by Nina Hollander, Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, the 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offered a combination of features that continues to resonate with today's buyers: convenient one-story living, generous entertaining spaces, covered outdoor living, abundant storage, low-maintenance ownership, and the outstanding lifestyle available in this...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Empty the Shelters Summer 2026 Comes To CharlotteAdopt. Don't Shop.Every pet deserves a safe home, a loving family, and a second chance. If you've been thinking about adding a dog or cat to your family, this is one of the best times of the year to adopt. “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”– Mahatma Gandhi The quarterly BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters  adoption event returns this summer, helping participating shelters reduce overcrowding while making pet adoption more affordable. Adoption fees are reduced, and participating pets are typically spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, giving them a healthy start in their new homes. Did you know that Empty the Shelters is the nation's largest funded adoption event? Since its lau...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Tiny Kitten Paws Leave the Biggest Paw Prints on Our Hearts🐈🐾🐈‍⬛💕 National Kitten Day on July 10 is a wonderful reminder that even the tiniest paws can leave the biggest footprints on our hearts. Whether they're chasing a toy across the floor, curling up for an afternoon nap, or greeting you at the door with an enthusiastic purr, kittens have a special way of filling a house with laughter, love, and life. It's also the perfect time to consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue, where countless kittens are waiting for a safe, loving home. After all, a house becomes even more of a home when it's shared with a furry friend. 🐾🐱 “Kittens are angels with whiskers.”Alexis Flora Hope National Kitten Day was founded in 2012 by pet and family lifestyle expert and animal advocate, Colleen Pa...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Your Home Purchase Has A Bigger Impact Than Your Think!Every Home Purchase Helps Your Community Prosper Most people think of buying a home as a personal milestone.It's the place where birthdays will be celebrated, holidays will be shared, gardens will be planted, and memories will be made. It's an investment in your family's future.But here's something many buyers never stop to consider.The day you buy a home, you become an investor in your local community, too.Not because of your mortgage payment.Because of everything that happens before, during, and after you move in. One Decision. Hundreds Of Local Connections.Imagine dropping a pebble into a quiet pond.The first splash is your home purchase.Then the ripples begin.A local lender helps finance your purchase. An inspector evaluates the...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Blakeney 2026 Sounds of Summer Concert Series🎶🎤🎸🥁🎷 In Charlotte's Blakeney Town Center...... Just Extended Into July & August! The always popular, live Blakeney Sounds of Summer Concert Series has been extended into July and August after a successful run in June. Concerts are every other Saturday evening from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm and FREE. The July and August concerts are sponsored by Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza and Craft Bar.  Just bring your blankets and lawn chairs! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome. Location: The Blakeney Plaza at Ardrey Kell and Rea Roads in Charlotte's Ballantyne/Blakeney area. The July & August line-up is as follows: 🎵 July 11 – Nathan C. Davis Trio🎵July 25 – Fred Heintz Du🎵August 8 – Nate Dowdy Trio🎵August 22 – Ben Mignogna Duo There’s something special abo...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Chocolate Is Happiness You Can Eat! Why Not Unwrap Some Happiness Today On World Chocolate Day?  "Everywhere in the world there are tensions – economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate." Alain Ducasse  July 7th, is World Chocolate Day! It's one of my personal favorite days of the year! Now, I believe that  EVERY SINGLE DAY of the year should be Chocolate Day, if not a full national holiday! After all, isn't chocolate one of the primary food groups? And if it isn't, it sure should be! "To eat chocolate is to nurture one’s own soul, taking a moment of peace from a chaotic world and filling your heart with joy through its smooth texture and rich flavor.​"Chocolate Cherry Kisses 🍫 “Every year on July 7th, chocolate lovers around the globe unite to celebrate World Chocolate Day —...
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