If you’re walking into 2026 knowing something in your life needs to shift even if you can’t name it yet... let’s talk about that. Because that feeling you’re carrying? It’s real. And it’s usually the first sign that the life around you doesn’t fit who you’re becoming anymore. People like to pretend starting over is some cute, exciting moment. It’s not. It’s raw, it’s uncomfortable, and it’s the quiet kind of brave. The kind that doesn’t get applause because nobody sees the battle you fought to get here. That moment when you realize your home, your routine, your environment, your lifestyle… all of it feels a little off. A little outdated. A little too tied to an old version of you. And that’s okay. Outgrowing a chapter doesn’t mean you messed up. It means you’re evolving. Here’s what most people don’t say out loud but absolutely feel: Your home, the place you wake up in every day, carries the weight of your story. And when your story changes, that space can start to feel tight, heavy, o...
There’s something special about Charlotte in December. Maybe it’s the lights wrapped around every tree in Uptown or the way South End turns into a holiday postcard with people walking around holding peppermint mochas. Maybe it’s the neighborhoods that go all out like they’re trying to win a Christmas movie set contest. Either way, the city feels softer, warmer… and honestly more magical. And every December without fail someone tells me, “Evie, nobody buys or sells a house during the holidays.” And every December without fail I prove them wrong. Because the truth is this: Christmas might actually be one of the most underrated and strategic times to make a move in Charlotte. While everyone else is distracted with shopping lists, family events, kids performances and cookie swaps... the people who are in the market have a huge advantage. It’s like stepping onto a stage where half the cast decided to take the night off. There’s less competition, less chaos, and ...