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

Celebrating The Dream That Still Inspires On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day "I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream." In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us follow his example and strive to keep his dream alive—a dream of equality, justice, and harmony among all people. By doing right by our neighbors and fostering a spirit of cooperation and understanding, we take meaningful steps toward the beloved community he envisioned. Dr. King's inspirational and enduring legacy of unity and peace reminds us that his dream is not just an aspiration but a call to action. Let us never forget that by working together, each of us can help make his dream a reality and truly make a difference. "The time is always r... 01/20/2025

Somerset Neighborhood In Waxhaw, NCReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight  In 2024, Somerset home sales remained strong and steady. Average and median home sale prices rose by 15% and 17%, respectively, compared with the previous year. The price per square foot decreased by 3% to $243. The number of homes sold dropped significantly, down 20% to just 12 homes.   The list-to-sale price ratio fell 3% year-over-year to 101.2%, with Quarter 1 of 2024 being the only quarter where this ratio exceeded 100%. This shift provided Somerset homebuyers with more opportunities to negotiate on price throughout the year. Days on market decreased by 16% to an average of 21 days. It’s worth noting that one outlier sale in Quarter 1-2024 heavily influenced this metric.   The Somerset months s... 01/19/2025

Quellin Neighborhood In Waxhaw, NCReal Estate Report For 2024 + Neighborhood Spotlight Quellin home sales remained steady year-over-year, with 11 properties sold in both 2023 and 2024. The average sale price rose by 6%, while the median sale price increased by 13% compared with the previous year. However, the average price per square foot dropped by 4% to $188. The average days on market increased to 31 days, compared with just 5 days the prior year. While this was a significant increase year-over-year, 31 days on market is still a quick sale. Meanwhile, the list-to-sale price ratio dipped slightly by 1%, landing just below 100% at 99.5%. The months supply of inventory held steady at 0.73 months, reflecting a continued home seller's market with less than one month of available inventory... 01/18/2025