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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Mecklenburg County Recycling Centers Overrun With Non-Recyclable Items! Recycle It Right In Charlotte/Mecklenburg! Save Tay Payer Dollars! Did you know that it's costing Mecklenburg County more than $1.8 million annually to clean up non-recyclables? An awful lot of man hours are spent sorting out the unrecyclables from the recyclables. And it's the tax payers who are footing this bill. That's all of us who live in Charlotte, Pineville, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Cornelius, Huntersville in Mecklenburg County. Let's all get behind recycling right and save our tax payer dollars for really important things! Need a refresher on what should and shouldn't be placed in recycling bins at your home? See below:    To recycle items that don't go into the recycling bins, click here for informat...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Recycle It Right In CharlotteNew Ban On Plastic Bags For Yard Waste In Charlotte Announced As an update to my post earlier this week about the Do's and Don't's of Recycling in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, comes a new directive from the City of Charlotte Waste Services Department. Effective July 5th, 2021, Charlotte City is mandating the use of compostable paper bags or reusable personal containers no larger than 32-gallons for yard waste collection. (Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, small limbs and brush.) The use of plastic bags, including compostable plastic bags, after July 5th will incur a minimum $150 fine for the household after a first warning. You can purchase paper yard bags and reusable personal containers no larger than 32-gallons at hardware and home improvement store...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 What People Are Saying About Nina Hollander's Service: "We truly could not have done it without you... grateful for your calm voice of experience and wisdom..." Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Charlotte, North Carolina is pleased to share this 5-Star Review from a special client who had previously sold two home with me. After recently marrying, he and his bride wanted to build a new home of their own in the Charlotte area.  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, Nina, for all your hard work and dedication to helping us with our new home purchase. We truly could not...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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SORRY, TOO LATE in Dilworth's Latta Pavilion - 1320 Fillmore AVE Rare Dilworth condo with a true townhome feel is UNDER CONTRACT! Updated and beautifully maintained two story has been sold to one lucky buyer, anticipating living the coveted Dilworth lifestyle! The main level living space is street level with the bedrooms and laundry upstairs. This unit offers TWO main level entrances - directly from Fillmore Ave - which is great for your fur babies or from the gated entrance from the private parking garage. Open & bright with large windows that let the sunshine into this pristine condo in the heart of Dilworth. 1320 Fillmore is one of the most coveted condo addresses in the city & this well appointed condo offers access from the gated, secured parking deck or from Fillmore Ave.   Yes, t...
By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
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Many first-time buyers never consider buying a short sale home. It’s a shame too, considering that new homeowners can save a lot of money this way. For a first-time buyer in Charlotte, NC, a short sale is a great way to stay within their home buying budget. Short sales are becoming more popular. They are a favorable alternative for homeowners who can no longer afford to pay their mortgage. This gives buyers, especially first-time buyers, the chance to get a great deal on a house. However, while a short sale can be great for a first-time homeowner., there are more steps involved than buying a typical home for sale. Your offer not only has to be accepted by the seller, but by their mortgage lender as well. The short sale process is admittedly a bit confusing at first. It can be a difficul...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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Latest news on the Matthews (28105 zip code) real estate market in March and what it means for you...   Matthews housing market continues to see extremely low inventory with the months supply of inventory razor-thin at 0.5 months (down 72.2% year-over-year from 1.8 months year-over-year). Inventory of homes was down 69.1% year-over-year. New home listings decreased 25.9% year-over-year. Matthews homes sold in under three weeks, on average. Average sale prices of homes increased 18.4% year-over-year to $387,863. Median home sale prices increased 11.8% to $312,000 year-over-year. On a month-over-month basis, the average sale price of a home sold in Matthews increased by $20,000. The median sale price increased almost $30,000.  Price per square foot increased 10.8% year-over-year to $164/s...
By The Vining Group at eXp Realty, Relationships First. Real Estate Second.
(The Vining Group)
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Luxurious Lake Wylie living in Charlotte, NC.  7050 Buckland resides on six wooded acres with wide, breath taking open water views. Private, gated entrance, the winding drive leads to a private beach, entertaining pavilion, boat house, pier, dock and sprawling waterfront home. Beautifully appointed additions and renovations including a state-of-the art gourmet kitchen w/Thermador appliances, wine captain, 48” gas range w/ double oven, electric convection wall oven and side-by-side 36” refrigerator.  Interior also includes addition of basement bar, owners suite morning kitchen and walk-in closets.  Bedroom on main level can easily be converted into an owners suite/wing.  Outdoor living features include several spectacular new decks and patios for all your entertaining needs.  A SwimEx he...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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Where To Find Mural Artwork In Charlotte When people think of the Queen City, they don't normally think in terms of a rich legacy of mural artwork. In fact mural artwork is on the rise and Charlotte offers more than 70 murals to enjoy throughout the metro area. Here's a list of five of the best known Charlotte neighborhoods for mural artwork, but keep in mind that murals are tucked into other neighborhoods all over the Queen City... in Plaza Midwood, Tuckaseegee, Eastway, Sugar Creek Greenway, Midtown. South End Neighborhood: features numerous murals throughout the neighborhood. In fact, public art is considered one of the signature features of the Southend neighborhood, which bills itself as "the only neighborhood that doubles as a canvas." Street murals are a big part of the South End...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Latest news on the Ballantyne real estate market and what it means for you...  Ballantyne remained a seller's market in March 2021 due to the continued lack of inventory, which dropped over 66% year-over-year. Months supply of inventory was down (-64.3%) compared with March 2020 to 0.5 months of housing supply. The drop in housing inventory year-over-year resulted in considerably lower days on market, a decrease in closed sales, and much higher home prices. Average Ballantyne home sale prices increased 14.5% to $472,328 in March 2021 compared with the same month one year ago.  Median home sale prices increased 14.9% to $415,123 in March 2021. Home sellers received a median 101.2% of list price in final sale price (up 2.4% year-over-year).  Ballantyne homes continue to sell quickly with...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Do you live in one of Charlotte/Mecklenburg's hot neighborhoods?  If you're wondering how home sales have been faring in Charlotte and throughout Mecklenburg County subdivisions in April 2021, here's a list of 250 Charlotte/Meckelnburg neighborhoods where at least one home sold each month in the past 12 months. The report includes neighborhoods in Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville. Charlotte/Mecklenburg ended March 2021 with less than a 1 month supply of inventory of homes at 0.6 months (down 66.7% year-over-year).  New listings dropped 5.1% year-over-year.  The extreme lack of inventory, which was down 66.7%, pushed median home prices up 16.2% to $335,750. Average home prices were up 23.7% to $436,536 for the month ended March 2021 compar...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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Speechless Sundays - Sunset #13We were so looking forward to rain for the garden yesterday but, a day of rain meant we were not in for a sunset last night. Who knew that we would be witness to a wonderfully striking sky? Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you all have a fantastic week ahead! © Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com | Speechless Sundays - Sunset #13
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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Don't Be Fooled - Check the Data and Remember the Numbers Don't Lie Note that I did not call anyone a ‘fool!’ This post is a follow-up to one that I recently wrote about Bubble vs. Supply & Demand. Speaking with agents here in Charlotte area, as well as across the nation, I am surprised that there are still agents who follow the news without doing their own research.  Many are convinced that we are in a bubble - you know, like the one that burst in a big way back in 2008. While I was looking for some supportive documentation on this topic, I found that KCM (Keeping Current Matters) had also addressed this topic (from a totally different [national] point of view). They provided the following photo.   Don’t be blinded by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers these days, a...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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Market Report APR 2021 - How's the Housing Market in Providence Springs?    Providence Springs, being a community of only 128 homes, typically does not have a large selection of homes on the market - low turnover year-after-year.  Some years, there are more relocation sellers than others and we are seeing a bit of a slow down in the relocation business this year. The economy continues at a steady pace, as our Providence Springs market improvements continue to demonstrate.  If you're a buyer, interested in a fabulous, neighborly community on the NORTH side of Highway 51 in a great school zone, visit www.ProvidenceSpringsInfo.com for more information on this popular Charlotte luxury community.  We know that you won't be disappointed!Here are the market stats for Providence Springs: Averag...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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Steele Creek (Charlotte) Market Report APR 2021How is the real estate market in Steele Creek? It's still hot as we find ourselves solidly in the spring housing market in Steele Creek.  A strong sellers' market continues with an ununbelievable 0.5 month supply of homes. Inventory remains painfully low and sellers are still commanding a strong sales price. Year-over-year, sales prices in Steele Creek neighborhoods have risen, on an average, 10.1%. Here's the market snapshot for Steele Creek (Current data - past 30 days): How's the housing market in Steel Creek (Charlotte)? Here is the Steele Creek Market Report for APR 2021. For more hyperlocal (your specific neighborhood), let's talk! Call or text (704) 491-3310 today.    BUYERSVisit www.iCharlotteHomes.com for more information and to se...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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The Housing Bubble Discussion Again?  🏘  I can’t tell you how often I am asked when I ‘think this bubble is going to burst.’ The ‘mockingbird media’ tends to believe that we are in the midst of a major bubble and that we are soon to be in a world of hurt! This is not about a ‘bubble,’ this is about simple economics, supply & demand. When asked if today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, said “this is not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.” Today’s housing market is healthy and rising prices are driven by real buyer demand.  We currently have a record-low number of homes available to buyers. It is impossible to go from a ½ month supply (which we currently have here in the Charlotte Metro) to a 6-mont...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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Charlotte Metro Housing Market At-a-Glance, April 24, 2021  It’s been a wild 12 months in the housing market - oh, what a ride! Sales are up, prices are as well, and days on market are pushing downward. Here are some highlights from last month’s national housing report. • Overall number of transactions (in 53 US metro areas) is up 15% from last year • Median sales price from those same areas has risen to $303,000 • Average days on market is down to 38 (that’s a 16 day decrease from this time last year)   Now, let’s compare those national numbers to our Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).  The Charlotte MSA’s Closed transactions were up 6.7% year-over-year. Charlotte MSA’s median sales price is $286,990 up 10.4% YoY.  Finally, the average DOM (Days-on-the-market) in the Charlo...
By Nancy Braun, Professional Service, Personally Delivered
(Showcase Realty LLC)
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Selling your home can be a daunting task, especially in an area with a lot of listings. It can feel even more challenging when you lack experience in home sales. But it does not have to be very stressful when you have a good marketing strategy. I know many home sellers who have closed a deal in just a few days. You too can learn strategies to sell your home within a month or sooner. Below are 8 tips on how to sell your home in Southpark Charlotte, NC. 8 tips to help you sell your home in Southpark Charlotte, NC Every home seller will face different challenges when selling their properties. These eight  tips will help you overcome these challenges to close a home sale:  Choose the correct pricing Make your home look great Allow flexible visiting hours Restrict pets from the house List yo...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Raintree Neighborhood in South CharlotteReal Estate Report & Community Spotlight Quarter 1 - 2021 Raintree neighborhood in south Charlotte with over 1,700 homes is a perfect example of how critically low listing inventory is throughout the Greater Charlotte area. Just 11 single family homes sold in Quarter 1, 2021 and just 10 homes were listed for sale. This lack of inventory drove home sale prices up by 11.47% and reduced days on market to just 10 days from 14 days one year ago. Townhomes and condos in Raintree were also in short supply in Quarter 1, 2021. The neighborhood saw just 10 closed sales and six new listings in the first quarter. Average days on market dropped almost 93% from 28 days one year ago to just two days in 2021. Median days on market also dropped significantly year...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Free Shredding & Recycling Event In Ballantyne On Earth Day: April 22 What a great way to help observe Earth Day in Charlotte's Ballantyne area... by taking advantage of FREE, secure shredding and recycling on April 22, from 7:00 AM till 1:00 PM, offered by Northwood Office in the Ballantyne Corporate Park.  What You Can Shred And/Or Recycle: ⇒ FREE document shredding provided by ShredIt. Documents you can bring to shred.⇒ Recycle used electronics of all conditions with Goodwill. ⇒Donate new or used children's books to Promising Pages.⇒Dispose of unused medicine or medical supplies with the Sheriff's department via Operation Medicine Drop.  Location: Brixham Green Three Building Parking Lot        13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place | Charlotte, NC 28277                  This information ...
By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The right Charlotte REALTOR!
(www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310)
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Discover the Cherry Community in Historic CharlotteHistoric Charlotte Neighborhood, CherryIdeally situated smack dab in the center of Uptown, Midtown, Eastover and Myers Park in Charlotte’s historic district, Cherry is currently one of the most coveted addresses in the city. The Cherry area is on the move, as major developmental and revitalization changes continue.  Cherry’s primo location is highly sought-after and is one that is certainly a community to ‘watch’ in the next year. Wonderful, top-ranked school assignments, proximity to everything Charlotte and the look-feel of a beautiful neighborhood has Cherry in the tops of minds for many home buyers in the Charlotte area.   SCHOOLSHere are the current school assignments, effective April, 2021. Beyond this date, please confirm school ...
By Carolina Buyers Agent, We Specialize in Buyer Representation Only!
(Carolina Buyers Agent)
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Spring Thaw for Charlotte Real Estate?There’s still a lot that’s uncertain these days, but there are a few things we know for sure. for themselves.And that’s not all. Many of the restrictions from COVID are easing up, releasing pent-updemand, as well as keeping buyer’s agents busy as they scout the landscape for homes in a challenging market. In addition to the colorful blossoms and an energized sense of renewal that springtime brings, optimistic economic forecasts and low mortgage rates are fueling demand.But there’s a snake (maybe more!) lurking among the greenery and high hopes. First, let’s look at the latest monthly indicators for the greater Charlotte region. Low inventory continues to frustrate home buyers. As of March 31, the number of homes for sale dropped by 70.2%, a decrease...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Southampton Neighborhood in Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report & Neighborhood Spotlight Quarter 1 - 2021 Southampton in Ballantyne saw just one home sell at a sale price of $388,00 during the first quarter of 2021, one less than the number of sales in the first quarter of 2020. This home sold in 14 days at 97.2% of list price. New listings stood at one in the first quarter 2021, compared with five for the same quarter one year ago. At quarter-end, one Southampton home was under contract and no homes were listed for sale. This speaks to just how extremely limited inventory is in Southampton, which is a community with some 400 homes.       Detailed report on Southampton neighborhood home sales.  To track sales in Southampton "real time," click here for our Neighborhood Analyze...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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  Ardrey Crest Neighborhood in Charlotte's Ballantyne Real Estate Report & Community Spotlight:Quarter 1 - 2020 Two homes sold in Ardrey Crest during the 1st Quarter 2021 compared with four homes that sold in the same quarter of 2020. New listings were down in the first quarter 2021 -- just three compared with five one year ago. Both average and median sale prices were up compared with one year ago. The average sale price was $440,200 and the list to sell ratio was 94.7%. At the end of the 1st Quarter 2021, no homes were listed for sale in Ardrey Crest. One home was in contract as of the end of the first quarter.  Inventory in Ardrey Crest remains tight and this lack of inventory is clearly driving both listing and sale prices up.    Detailed report for Ardrey Crest neighborhood home sa...
By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Realtor
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
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 Ardrey Neighborhood In Charlotte's Ballantyne AreaReal Estate Report & Neighborhood Spotlight: Quarter 1 - 2021 Six homes sold in Ardrey in the 1st Quarter 2021. Average sale price in the first quarter was $599,167 (about $20,000 higher than in the previous quarter). The median sale price for the quarter was $585,000 ($30,000 higher than in the previous quarter).  At the end of the first quarter in 2021, no homes were listed for sale and no homes were under contract. Average days on market for Ardrey homes sold in the first quarter were 3, as were the median days on market. Ardrey homes sold almost as quickly as they came on the market. Ardrey home sellers received 101.7% of list price as a final sale price, so virtually no room for buyers to negotiate on price.    To track sales in Ar...

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