It's about as COLD as I can remember around here for January and February but despite the frigid surroundings, the real estate market is off to a HOT start in 2026. In the middle of snowstorms and subfreezing temperatures, listings and sales have … [Read more...]
WE ARE THE LUCKY ONES
I am so thankful to have been around the real estate business for over 50 years and been able to enjoy the success and satisfaction that comes with providing homes to our clients and customers! We are the Lucky Ones to be in a business that is so … [Read more...]
PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
I know there is still a quarter left in 2025 and that's plenty of time to get more business pending and closed for 2025. But the fourth quarter is also a good time to start your planning for 2026. Setting Goals is critical for making a good plan for … [Read more...]
TIMES ARE A CHANGING!
By the time this comes out the real estate industry will be working under new guidelines agreed to in the NAR (and REIN) Lawsuit settlements. No more mention of selling agent offers of commission in the MLS and NAR mandated buyer broker agreements … [Read more...]
LOOKING FOR BIG THINGS IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2023!
President Biden just signed the debt ceiling bill! Let the games begin. Hopefully, this will encourage the FED to ease interest rates and the stock market to climb. That is no reason for this country to go into a recession. We have high employment … [Read more...]
GDP Forecast
With the exception of the strong housing market recovery, the broad U.S. economy continues to underperform. This week data on the GDP growth of 1.8 percent in the first quarter was uninspiring. The long-term historical average GDP … [Read more...]