NATIONAL CHECK THE CHIP DAY: AUGUST 15It's National Check the Chip Day today! If you've got a cat or dog at home who's been micro-chipped, today is the day to make sure the chip works. If your pets are not micro-chipped today is the day to seriously consider getting them chipped. Micro-chipping greatly helps in reuniting missing pets with their owners. Did you know that every two seconds a family pet is lost, with only one in ten ever being found?  80 million US households have a pet. One in three pets are lost in their lifetime. Almost 10 MILLION dogs and cats are lost or stolen each year. That's 14% of dogs and 15% of cats.  Cat owners were less likely to find their cat. Just 74% of lost cats are recovered, while 93% of lost dogs are recovered.  Did you know: Dogs are 2.5 times more l... 08/15/2022

 WHAT HAPPY HOME SELLERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NINA HOLLANDER'S SERVICE:"I realized how much you always have my back." Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Charlotte, North Carolina is pleased to share this 5-Star Review from a very special client who in the past 20 years has become like a third daughter in her life. The recent sale of her home was the sixth transaction in 20 years (and that's not including sales for immediate family members over the years, as well). There really is nothing better than a note from a client telling you how happy they are with your services, that they appreciate your hard work on their behalf, and that they appreciate your advice and enjoyed working with you.  "Thank you so much for the past 20 or so years of support. I've known you for close to half ... 08/16/2022

Latest news on the Greater Charlotte Region's real estate market in July 2022...What you need to know... What it means for you...  July 2022 home sales were down year-over-year for a seventh consecutive month. Pending sales were also down year-over-year for a seventh consecutive month.  Higher home prices coupled with higher interest rates have impacted affordability and cooled buyer demand. Home buyers are frustrated by higher rates, rising home prices, and economic uncertainty. As a result home sales and mortgage applications have fallen since last year at the same time. As pending sales are a good indicator or future sales and buyer demand, we can expect lower closed sales in the months to come. MEDIAN HOME SALE PRICES REACH NEW HIGHS IN JULY 2022Despite, lower closed and pending sal... 08/17/2022

 Charlotte Region Farmers Markets: Still Time To Enjoy Fresh This Summer... And Beyond! The Greater Charlotte region has a wide variety of  Farmers Markets where you can find all sorts of fresh produce, fresh vegetables, fresh meat and poultry, bakery items, health and beauty items, and more. At last count, there were at least 30 active farmers markets open during the summer months and year-round. Check out six long-standing and popular Farmers Markets in the Greater Charlotte area: CHARLOTTE REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET:  Location: 1801 Yorkmont Road | Charlotte, NC 28266 Phone: 704-357-1269 Hours of Operation: Tuesdays through Saturdays: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (October through April). May through September, the market is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 8:00 am-6:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm-6:00 pm... 08/14/2022