Another chart showing that Americans are light on savings, and retirement is coming. Then consider the graph below - doesn't there have to be more boomer liquidations on the horizon? https://twitter.com/belk_jacob/status/1225472678972116992
Are you thinking of making one last move? My best advice? Do it while you still can! It is physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing to sell your long-time home - especially sorting through all your stuff/junk and throwing out the family heirlooms once your kids...
The number of people moving is half of what it used to be. The gap between who’s left California by major van lines, and who’s arrived, is now at its widest in 13 years. Every January three major van lines put out data on their state-to-state moving business. Such...
The SP:LP ratio has been very consistent for those selling a home under $2,000,000 - you can expect to get pretty close to your asking price. Above $2,000,000 is a different story. Mortgage rates had averaged 3.99% in 2017. You can see how the lower-end buyers became...
Would more people leave California if they just knew where to go? Here are my favorite links to get your research started: Best Places to Retire – 2020: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire Best Places to Live 2020:...
The severe shortage of homes for sale is upending the sales calendar for the whole housing market. Spring has historically been the busiest buying season, but as competition for homes heats up across the country, January is the new April. Spring starts now. The...
More publicity on those moving out of California. It makes sense, if you don't mind leaving (hat tip W.C.):
The new paint on your front door looks spectacular, and it got you in the mood. What else can you do to improve your curb appeal? Great tips here: https://theclose.com/curb-appeal-ideas/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/a-facelift-for-your-house#.mq5vOQjbnL
Now that the holidays are passing by, more people will be thinking of sprucing up their home to sell. Painting your front door is a good place to start! Here's a link to selecting the right color choice:...
Last December, I had guessed NSDCC sales would drop by 20% this year, but that was back when mortgage rates were touching 5%. With rates back in the 3s for most of 2019, our sales exceeded my expectations - here are the NSDCC detached-home listings and sales for the...
