Pending home sales increased in November, rebounding from the prior month’s decline, in accordance with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The West region reported the largest growth in November, while the other three major U.S. regions saw only marginal variances in month-over-month contract activity. Pending Home Sales Up 1.2% in November Pending home … » Learn More about Pending Home Sales Up
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December 2019 RE/MAX Housing Report
The December 2019 housing report uses the numbers for November 2019. While December 2019 home sales increased by a whopping 13.5%, the median sales price also skyrocketed 11.1% from December 2018 to be $266,000.00. Having 54 days as average time on market, which is only down 1 day from December 2018. The total number of … » Learn More about December 2019 RE/MAX Housing Report
Rates on Mortgages Ease – 30-Year at 3.72%
U.S. long-term rates on mortgages declined slightly this week, remaining close to the historically low levels where they have hovered over the past 60 days. Rates on Mortgages Ease – 30-Year at 3.72% Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage eased to 3.72% from 3.74% last … » Learn More about Rates on Mortgages Ease – 30-Year at 3.72%
2020 Don’t Abbreviate
Security officials are warning consumers not to ever abbreviate 2020 in official documents. They say the shorter “20” will make it easier for scammers to commit forgery. They say the abbreviation allows scammers to change out the numbers on paperwork. For example, in the event you write a date like “1/3/20,” scammers could switch it … » Learn More about 2020 Don’t Abbreviate
Boomers Age -Plenty of Homes Coming
Builders have struggled to conquer land scarcity and rising labor costs and materials. However a flood of homes will come on the market during the next 20 years as baby boomers age – enough to affect local economies in traditional retirement areas. The boomer generation, once 76 million strong in the U.S., dwarfed the 55 … » Learn More about Boomers Age -Plenty of Homes Coming
Committing to Goals
Good morning, and what a fantastic day it is already! Where do you see your life in 5 years? 10 years? Where do you see your business in 5-10 years? Have you taken the time to create long term goals with action steps? We have found that many people are hesitant to commit to long … » Learn More about Committing to Goals
November 2019 Housing Report
The November 2019 housing report uses the numbers for October 2019. While November 2019 home sales decreased slightly, down 1%, the median sales price surged 7.9% from November 2018 to be $257,000.00. Having 49 days as average time on market, which is actually down 2 days from November 2018. The total number of homes for … » Learn More about November 2019 Housing Report
A Little Holiday Magic
The holidays seem to be a natural time for some holiday magic as well as to help others and pay it forward, but what happens when you help others and pay it forward as part of your daily routine. Michael Steger, a psychologist at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, has always been amazed by … » Learn More about A Little Holiday Magic
Successful People
Many successful stories begin with great failure followed by incredible persistence and winning against all odds. There are so many great success stories, but one of our favorite is the story of Helen Keller and her persistent teacher Anne Sullivan. Helen wasn’t born deaf and blind but came down with a mysterious illness when she … » Learn More about Successful People
6 Ways to Give Back to Your Community
Searching for ways to give back to your community this holiday season? Here’s a few ideas. 6 Ways to Give Back to Your Community 1. Go for wags and wiggles Local animal shelters always could use an extra hand, whether it’s for walking dogs, socializing cats or even the critical daily chores necessary … » Learn More about 6 Ways to Give Back to Your Community