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Who else enjoys Learning new and interesting historical facts and trivia? Here are six surprising stories that happened in history on July 17.          180 – Twelve Christian inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for their faith and refusal to renounce Jesus Christ. This is reporte... 07/17/2019

SOLD in the Stratford Hills Subdivision in Bonaire GA 31005SOLD in Bonaire GAMy buyers, Kelvin and Danielle, reached out when they were ready to start looking for a home. They found the one in the Stratford Hills Subdivision Bonaire GA 31005 and have officially SOLD! Congrats, Minor Family!As alw... 07/17/2019

 I'll be honest when I first saw Jeff Dowler, CRS  July contest What a Difference a Decade Makes – The July Challenge for You! the first feeling I had was sadness, which is so unlike me when it comes to participating in contests. That's how I knew how big the past 10 years have been for me. I gav... 07/17/2019

Hi Everyone!  I had a good day and hope you did also.  I finally unraveled aperplexing issue that just would not be solved previously.  Amazingly, it wassolved today when everything just fell in place.  Nice when those thingshappen, right?!?  Maybe I should go out and buy a lottery ticket...     ... 07/17/2019

We have now surpassed the longest economic expansion in U.S. history (since 1854!) this month and it’s officially, breaking the record of 120 months of economic growth from March 1991 to March 2001, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.Starting in June of 2009, our record-setting... 07/17/2019

 This was a very special day for my entire family. Great Grandson #3 was born last night at 10:56pm. His name is Aiden Matthew, and he weighed in at 7lbs 5 oz. and is 19.5” long.  His older brother, Caleb, was 3 last month, and according to mom and dad, the family is complete!! Aiden is a Blessin... 07/17/2019

A Pleasant Visit to the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad July 2019  We were out driving by a house in Cardiff that I hope to list soon, this past Sunday, and decided to take a walk at the Batiquitos Lagoon in South Carlsbad. We used to walk there regularly when we lived in nearby La Costa but since ... 07/17/2019

Haven Estates Groveport Market Update July 2019 Active Listings: Total Listings: 1 | Average List Price: $185,000 | Average SQFT: 1,932 | Average Price Per SQFT: $185 | Average Taxes: $3,008 | Average DOM: 94 In-Contract Listings: Total Listings: | Average List Price: $ | Average SQFT: | Average... 07/17/2019

For the second straight month, new home construction declined in the US due in part to builders unable to find inexpensive lots to build on, a lack of skilled workers and higher prices. The Commerce Department reports that housing starts fell 1% in June from May to an annual rate of 1.253 million... 07/17/2019

Mortgage backed securities (MBS) closed up 16 basis points today at 102.25 having closed 225 points above support offered by the 200 day moving average. The conforming rate is at 3.875% today. My jumbo pricing is now sizzling! The 30 year jumbo for $1 million was at 4.00%. Whether in New England,... 07/17/2019

“The Power of Print” will never die.  Just as there’s a special quality in holding a book, flipping its pages and reading it as opposed to a kindle, holding that newspaper in your hand and flipping the pages is a good feeling. I have both, and I prefer a hard cover book, maybe because I’m “old sc... 07/17/2019

Many ask what it means when the Columbia real estate scene emphasizes an atmosphere of high interest rates. According to the investors and experts company known as Dependable Homebuyers, this means that the time is right for both sellers and certain types of investors to come together. The idea b... 07/17/2019

Closing CostsClosing Costs are the various fees you have to pay when you close the deal in a real estate transaction. It is essential to consider these charges when budgeting a home purchase or sale. Although typically shouldered by the buyer, these charges are open to negotiation. You'll want to... 07/17/2019

Are you moving to Daingerfield, TX? Great! The first step is to make sure you get the spelling correct. It's Dainger; not Danger. You don't want to look (or spell) like a tourist for too long. :-)  Daingerfield is in Morris County, between Mt Pleasant and Avinger, TX. By the most recent data of 2... 07/17/2019

 Oceania  Sunny Isles Beach Market Update July 17, 2019 via Valeria Mola SIB Realty. Oceania complex has 5 buildings - three on the ocean side and two on West of Collins. All of them have beach access and club house on the beach, restaurant and SPA.  Oceanfront condos Oceania  Sunny Isles Beach O... 07/17/2019

 How are those prices doing?Remember that every subdivision and town is responding differently if and 'when' a home in the area goes on the market. What about you? Thinking that now is the time to move? Prices increased slightly overall. Find out exactly where your home stands by calling me for a... 07/17/2019

When you take the time to write a blog post, a web page, a prospecting letter, or even an email, you want someone to read it. Correct?In that case, there’s something you must do.I’m not talking about creating a catchy headline or title, addressing people by the correct name, spelling correctly, o... 07/17/2019

The current atmosphere with regards to interest rates is fascinating indeed. With a little research into Ocean City real estate, one will find that the market is highly beneficial at this time to cash real estate investors. This has created a situation in which not only can certain types of real ... 07/17/2019

A Mid-Year 2019 Home Purchase is 5%+ More Affordable than Last Year in Vancouver WA! As we move into the second half of 2019, it is important to report that at least Two Changes have taken place that affect the Affordability* of a home purchase in Vancouver and Clark County Washington. The perha... 07/17/2019

An atmosphere of higher interest rates can be significantly beneficial to real estate investors. This is certainly something that can appeal to Fort Myers real estate investors, interested in making strong cash offers for a wide array of homes. Homeowners tasked with the prospect of trying to sel... 07/17/2019