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Existing-Home Sales Reach Highest Pace Since February ’07
Existing-home sales increased in August, reaching their highest level in 6 1/2 years. What's more, the median price shows nine consecutive months of double-digit year-over-year increases, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Total existing-home sales,...
Pre-Approvals vs. Pre-Qualifications in the Home Buying Process
One of the first things a savvy home shopper does PRIOR to starting a serious home search is to explore mortgage options. An experienced realtor will encourage buyers speak with a lender and get "pre-approved." This benefits all parties involved by ensuring that...
Healthy Habits at Work
Habits matter most We are obsessed with creating tools that improve daily health habits for the masses – 60% of employees, on average. We’re greedy that way. We want everyone - the young, the old, the women, the men, the couch potatoes and triathletes. In order for us...
Preparing Children for an International Move
Moving from A to B is a big happening. Even if that move takes place in the same city. Only a few kilometers can make a huge difference. I know! As a child, we’ve moved a lot. And from one side of town to the other, it still meant I would hardly see my friends again....
It’s a Dog! How to Plan a Puppy Shower
So you’ve decided to welcome a dog into your life. This is a big deal. This new little (or not so little; or not so new) bundle of fur will be your family. Most of us spend more time with our dogs than pretty much anyone else and they occupy a place in our hearts that...
Common Dog Issues- Natural Remedies
It is no fun when your dog is not feeling well. However there are many natural remedies to make him feel better fast. Here are some common ailments and a few tips for treating them the natural way: Fleas – Fleas are the bane of any dog owner’s existence, but there are...
7 Big relocation mistakes
Last fall I took my kids to Hermosa Beach. It was a big moment for me because the whole time I was playing professional volleyball, in my 20s, I dreamed I would have a family and live in Hermosa. It's a great beach town with top-notch volleyball. There's proximity to...
Investor/All-Cash Purchases May Harm Housing Recovery
Across the country, investors are taking advantage of the nation's foreclosure crisis to purchase homes at bargain prices, often beating out potential homeowners who remain sidelined. According to the Center for American Progress (CAP), in July, cash-on-hand investors...
BREAKING BAD HABITS
Self-defeating habits can sabotage both your business and personal life. If you’re ready to free yourself from those pesky habits that are holding you back, there’s no better time to escape than right now. If someone were to ask you about your habits, you’d likely...
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2014 Conforming Loan Limits : Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Set Loan Size Limits For Every U.S. County For the ninth consecutive year, 2014 conforming loan limits remain at their prior-year levels, a move which helps U.S. homeowners and buyers get access to inexpensive,...
Jobless claims improve, drop below 300k 12/04/14 08:38 AM By Steve Benen There was a surprising bump last week in initial unemployment claims, interrupting an otherwise encouraging trend, but as expected, the new data from the Labor Department points in the right...
How to Sell Your Home During the Winter By Teresa Mears December 2, 2014 3:03 PM When we say 'tis the season, we're usually not referring to the season to sell your home. That's because in regions with seasons, the best time to sell a home is typically the spring and...
JLL’s acquisition of Cresa Portland
JLL's acquisition of Cresa Portland brings Cresa into a global commercial real estate firm whose American chair is none other than former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. Years of crossing paths, working the same deals and, most importantly, competing...