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Every year on September 12th, and this year on Saturday September 12, 2026, we celebrate and enjoy Happy National Chocolate Milkshake Day.There is no record indicating origin of the Happy National Chocolate Milkshake Day started. In the 1920s & 1930s, milkshakes became a popular drink at malt sho...

On September 2, 2026, Realtor.com reported that Realtor.com reported the active listing inventory of homes in the Midwest rose 10.5% in August of 2026 from August of 2025. There were 84,944 new listing in  August of 2026 in the Midwest down 0.5% from August of 2025. The median list price of a hom...

Every year on September 11, and this year on Friday September 11, 2026, we honor the Patriot Day since September 11, 2001 the memory of the approximately 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and remember the first responders who risked their own lives to s...

On September 8, 2026, Allaire Conte published very good helpful interesting report on Realtor.com about how to tell if it is a buyer market and what to do about it.1. What does a buyer’s market mean?2. Indicators of a buyer’s market,    a. High inventory,    b. Slower sales    c. Price drop   Con...

On September 2, 2026, Realtor.com reported that in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California median list price was $1,050,000 in August of 2026 decreased 4.5% from August of 2025.Houses stayed 53 days in the market in August of 2026 unchanged 0 day from 53 days from August of 2025 in Los Angeles...

On September 3, 2026, Realtor.com reported that nationwide median weekly housing trends for the week ending August 29, 2026.Total available listings gained 4.7% for the week ending  August 29, 2026, from the same period of time in August of 2025.Time on the market increased 1 day for the week end...

Every year, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September, and this year on Monday September 7, 2026, we celebrate Labor Day. Many of us will travel, visit friends and relatives, celebrate and enjoy Labor Day Weekend with family and friends.New York was the first state to introduce legi...

Every year on September 6th, this year on Sunday September 6, 2026 we celebrate Happy National Read a Book Day.There is no record indicating origin of the Happy National  Day started. However, reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress. Books are educational tool, consume...

Every year on 1st Saturday of September and this year on Saturday September 5th, 2026 we celebrate Happy National Play Outside Day.There is no record indicating origin of the Happy National Play Outside Day started. It is an opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air th...

On September 2, 2026, Realtor.com reported that nationwide median list price of a home was $425,500 in August of 2026, declined 1.0% from July of 2026, and lower 1.3% from August of 2025.There were 1,140,000 listed inventory of homes in August of 2026, up 1.2% from July of 2026, and higher 3.6% f...