For Week Ending January 2, 2016 Optimism is in the air as we turn to face a new calendar year. As far as residential real estate goes, there is plenty to feel positive about. Buying and selling activity continued through … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 26, 2015 As another year winds down, we’ll be looking toward 2016 with increased interest in changes in trend lines. But as we’ve seen over the last several months, and now beginning to become multiple years, … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 19, 2015 A week after the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates to .25 percent to .5 percent, the average on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped .01 percent from the previous week to 3.96 percent, proving … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 12, 2015 This year, it is projected that 46.1 percent of holiday shopping will be done online, up from 44.4 percent last year. As American consumers continue to change the way they buy things, we’re already … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 5, 2015 Low unemployment and cheap fuel are conspiring to help people spend money this holiday season, but not necessarily more than last year at this time. Early analysis of year-end shopping habits indicates a fairly … Continue reading →