Happy Columbus Day (AKA Discoverers' Day)!These days it might seem somewhat less than politically correct to talk about Columbus Day with many now referring to this day as Discoverers' Day. Whatever you choose to call it, Columbus Day is not just about discovering America. Columbus Day is about celebrating the energy in man to always look for something new.As an unknown author said:“Every one of us has in him a continent of undiscovered character. Blessed is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul."             What a great way to describe the underlying meaning of this day. Whatever you prefer to call it, Happy Columbus or Happy Discoverers' Day to all my clients, friends, and colleagues! Enjoy your voyage of discovery today and every day! "Life is either a daring adventure or nothin... 10/14/2024

 SPOOKED ABOUT BUYING A HOME THIS YEAR?IT'S MUCH LESS SCARY THAN YOU THINK! Whatever the real estate market conditions, many buyers worry about four things when buying a home. These include fear of loss in property value; fear about home maintenance costs; fear about being unable to afford the mortgage payments; fear about purchasing the wrong home. The infographic below address all of these fears and provides suggestions on how to over come them. So, if you're thinking about buying a Greater Charlotte home, no reason to be spooked!     STILL FEELING SPOOKED ABOUT BUYING A HOME?No reason to be spooked about buying a home if you know what's happening in the housing market right now, what you need to know before you buy, and what you need to expect when buying a home. My Fall 2024 Home Bu... 10/12/2024

CONCERT FOR CAROLINACHARLOTTE HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF CONCERT: OCTOBER 26-2024 Some of North Carolina's biggest music stars are joining forces for a benefit concert in Charlotte to support North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene with all proceeds benefiting western North Carolina communities. Eric Church, Luke Combs, Billy Strings, and James Taylor will headline a special "Concert for Carolina" on Saturday, October 26t, at Bank of America Stadium, located at 800 S Mint Street in Charlotte. Additional performers include Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman.  The concert is presented by Explore Asheville, with all proceeds going toward Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina. ESPN's Marty Smith and Barstool Sports' Caleb Pressley will co-host th... 10/10/2024

 G'MAR CHATIMAH TOVAH"Yom Kippur is God's way of allowing us to 'recalculate' the course of our lives."... Shimon Apisdorf  "God has given us the choice between life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life!"... Rabbi Debra Orenstein Tonight, sundown marks the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish year. I'm sending warmest wishes to my Jewish friends, clients, and colleagues on this most solemn of days of the Jewish calendar, marking the end of the 10 high holy days, which began with Rosh Hashanah on October 2nd. I wish you and those you hold dear many blessings, mercy and inner peace on Yom Kippur and in the coming year. May the Lord always lead you on the path of righteousness and divinity. May you be sealed in the Book of Life... 10/11/2024