Merry Christmas to all!
The 6 weeks of celebrating hits it’s second high note of the season today, with Christmas, and it’s assorted origins, taking center stage. We started with Thanksgiving ~ the original American holiday ~ and conclude with New Year’s Eve in 6 days. If you are reading this, it is likely that you were born in [...]
A Note About Mom
Betsy Harfst had a birthday today… She is 83. Sadly, her memory only made it to about 75. Betsy is my dear mother. She has Alzheimer’s, and while she remains pleasant to those around her, her memory is an empty box. She actually said that to me today – her memories of childhood, of her [...]
Loan Rate Limbo – How Low Can Mortgage Rates Go?
One of the benefits of a weak economy is lowered interest rates on long term mortgages… We recently helped a buyer close on a home here in Mesa, and the FIXED RATE LOAN was priced at 3.99%. Yes – a 30 year, fixed rate loan, was written at 3.99% !!! Not a hybrid, buy-down, or [...]
Apple is worth as much as all euro zone banks | Reuters
Apple is worth as much as all euro zone banks | Reuters.
Buying is cheaper than renting in most U.S. cities | LinkedIn
Buying is cheaper than renting in most U.S. cities | LinkedIn.
Realtor Dot Com for the iPad
Recently released, the new Realtor.com app for the iPad seems like a sure hit! It is elegant, yet simple. Designed for Realtors, it answers the question buyers often ask – “how much is THAT one?” when out seeing homes… It is updated every 15 minutes, although I wonder about the latency between a listing being [...]
Top 10 Ways You Know The Market Has Changed
Top 10 Ways You Know The Market Has Changed 10. No lines in front of builder sales trailers. 9. Listing agents call for feedback after you show their listing. 8. Escrow officers answer your phone calls – even at the end of the month. 7. Open house signs clog every corner on weekends. 6. [...]
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