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Source: Statista According to the Statista Consumer Insights, U.S. Millennials stand out as the "buy now, pay later" generation, with 56 percent of those born between 1980 and 1994 saying they used online schemes that allow for the interest-free payment of goods and services in several installments. As seen in data by the Statista Brand Profiler, Paypal was the most used "buy now, pay later" service among the generation, followed by Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm. In comparison, just 36 percent of Gen X (born between 1965 and 1979) and 49 percent of Gen Z (born after 1995) said they used such services. Participation was lowest among Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) at just 26 percent. While certain payment plans with standard timelines are usually free of interest when using BNPL, postponing ... 03/28/2023

AI (Artificial Intelligence), ChatGPT, and Google's new AI chatbot, called Bard, are hot topics today but what are they? How do they work? What is the difference? In the following brief video from the Wall Street Journal, we get some answers. To read, listen and see more information posts about ChatGPT see these posts:Real Estate Podcast: 10 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Sell More Homes Real Estate Podcast: How To Use ChatGPT As The Foundation For Your Content ChatGPT Sprints to One Million Users Real Estate Podcast: Combining ChatGPT & SEO for Real Estate Marketing Domination Real Estate Podcast: 10 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Sell More Homes 03/28/2023

Delafield WI Homes for Sale | Market Report for February 2023 Be a part of the delightful community of Delafield WI!Delafield is a city in Waukesha County, along the Bark River, and is a suburb of Milwaukee. The city has a total area of 11.06 square miles, of which, 9.41 square miles is land and 1.65 square miles is water.Delafield is conveniently located just 30 minutes west of Milwaukee and offers a great location for those who need to commute to the metropolitan area. This picturesque community is nestled in the hills of the Kettle Moraine and adjacent to the shores of Lake Nagawicka.The beautiful city of Delafield has an interesting beginning.The city was established in 1837 and used to be the hometown of Cushing brothers, who participated and served the Union during the American Ci... 03/28/2023

Board and batten walls have swiftly emerged as a popular design trend, taking the interior design world by storm.With their timeless charm and undeniable versatility, they breathe life into any space, transforming ordinary rooms into inviting havens.The alluring combination of wide boards and narrow battens creates an eye-catching, three-dimensional effect, adding depth and character to your walls.As more and more homeowners and designers discover the appeal of board and batten walls, this classic design element is enjoying a well-deserved resurgence, adding a contemporary and modern twist to various traditional styles and reshaping modern interior design.There are many board and batten wall ideas, and their versatility is endless.Many homeowners are incorporating these walls into their... 03/28/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision If you're thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren't seeing home prices fall dramatically. As the year goes on, however, some markets may go up in value while others may lose value. Thats why its helpful to keep the long-term view in mind. Experts project a return to a steadier rate of price appreciation in the years that follow. Home Price Appreciation in the Years Ahead Over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing mar... 03/28/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Click on the link below to hear more. Also, do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube page to see my other videos on similar topics. I am a loan officer who lends in 45 states and I handle the loan from start-to-finish. My cell phone is 1-216-780-1103 and I can be reached at anytime for questions, Pre-Approvals or anything else needed. 03/28/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women? The rise in women pursuing homeownership hasn’t just made an impact on the housing market. It’s also been an asset for those buyers and their households. That’s because homeownership has many benefits, both financial and personal. On the financial side, housing proves to be the key to building wealth for single women. Ksenia Potapov, Economist at First America... 03/28/2023

CHARLOTTE REGION FEBRUARY 2023 REAL ESTATE REPORTWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU... February 2023 home sales were down year-over-year for a 14th consecutive month. Pending sales were also down year-over-year for a 14th consecutive month. Sales are happening, but not at the volume we experienced in 2021 and the first half of 2022. Higher home prices coupled with increasing interest rates have impacted affordability and continue to cool buyer demand.  Sales are still occurring... just not at the pace of the last couple of years. Furthermore, the fact that we also see fewer new listings coming on the market indicates Charlotte region will continue to experience inventory challenges, which impact home price appreciation. Home buyers are frustrated by higher rates, rising home ... 03/28/2023

March 28th - National Something On A Stick Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 03/28/2023

North Park Weekly Market Update March 20th - 26th, 2023 La Hacienda NEWLY LISTED Wilson Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 857 sq. ft. | $550,000 03/28/2023

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households.Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women?The rise in women pursuing homeownership hasn’t just made an impact on the housing market. It’s also been an asset for those buyers and their households. That’s because homeownership has many benefits, both financial and personal.On the financial side, housing proves to be the key to building wealth for single women. Ksenia Potapov, Economist at First American, says:“For single women, housing has always made up a large share of total assets. Over the last 30 years, the average single w... 03/28/2023

Recently, our local MLS - REColorado has been alerting us to a new site that will be out soon.   It will be a national MLS site, with interested buyers and sellers coming to us directly, and without a fee.   Here is what they are saying - We’re excited to announce the impending arrival of Nestfully, a real estate search site that connects your listings to interested home shoppers across the country while connecting YOU to qualified leads! You’ll want to let everyone know about this public site because it was built to work for you. Nestfully amplifies your marketing efforts by getting more eyes on your listings and driving flocks of leads from across the country directly to your inbox. Powered by REcolorado data. Driven by you. What makes Nestfully different from other home search sites?... 03/28/2023

On March 21, 2023, National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that on median home value price was $363,000 in February of 2023 down 0.2% from the price of $363,700 in February of 2022.Single family home sales were at annual rate of 4.14 million units in February of 2023 jumped 15.3% from the annual rate of 3.59 million home sales in January of 2023, but dropped 21.4% from home sales in February  of 2022. The median single family home price was $367.500 in February of 2023, decreased 0.7% from February of 2022.Condominium and co-op sales to an annual rate of 440,000 units in February of 2023 higher from 410,000 from January of 2023, but fell 32.3% from February of 2022. Median existing condo price was $321,000 in February of 202... 03/28/2023

Click on the link below to hear more. Also, do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube page to see my other videos on similar topics. I am a loan officer who lends in 45 states and I handle the loan from start-to-finish. My cell phone is 1-216-780-1103 and I can be reached at anytime for questions, Pre-Approvals or anything else needed. 03/28/2023

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound DecisionIf you're thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment.This year, we aren't seeing home prices fall dramatically. As the year goes on, however, some markets may go up in value while others may lose value. Thats why its helpful to keep the long-term view in mind. Experts project a return to a steadier rate of price appreciation in the years that follow.Home Price Appreciation in the Years AheadOver 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts were polled by Pulsenomics in their latest quarterly Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES). The report indicates what ... 03/28/2023

From her go-to roasted potatoes, to the most-perfect chocolate cake, to her better-than-fast-food chicken sandwiches, these are our favorite Ina recipes of all time! YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email      Bill    at     billAZElite@cox.net Read other YVP Blogs hereFor more information, Call or Text: 602-999-0952eMail: golfarizona@cox.netBill Salvatore / Arizona Elite PropertiesYour Valley Property TeamResidential Sales, Marketing, and Property ManagementSelling Arizona for more than 20 yearsFounder: AZVHV Arizona Veterans Helping VeteransRecipient: East Valley Tribune’s: Best Gilbert, Arizona Realtor Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties, Veterans Agent, Ch... 03/28/2023

Spring is a time of refocusing, gaining refreshed mindsets, and appreciating the little things, which prove to be some of the biggest things. One of my clients moved about 45 minutes away and love the home we closed on last October. This hallmark worthy photo she sent to me of their precious fur baby reveling in the blue bonnets, is enjoying one of life’s greatest joys....spring. 03/28/2023

Tuesdays Treasures…New Residents You snooze, you lose…at least that’s what I told our former tenants, Mr. & Mrs. Bluebird. The bluebirds have been our residents for several years but decided to move next door, even though they still dine at Casa Streib.  We were excited when  Carolina Chickadees decided to build their home in our bird box.  Ever the tinkerer, Larry put a small hole in the top of the box and inserted the camera he uses when working on the cars.                                                                                       I’m still learning about the Carolina Chickadee but they’re so much fun to see and hear. We did notice that Mama moves the eggs around a lot! We hope to get photos when they hatch and again when they fledge!!! 03/28/2023

Before I write about American Legion Post 347, the largest post in the world I want those not familiar with the area to understand the geography of Lady Lake.  Lady Lake founded as a railroad town in 1887 and is where The Villages began in the 1980’s as Orange Blossom Gardens a small mobile home park.  Today a section of The Villages is located in Lady Lake and the 32159 zip code can be either Lady Lake or The Villages, it all has to do with the postal service as part of Sumter County uses the Lady Lake post office.  If you see a Lady Lake address it might be in The Villages with all the same amenities, not sure just ask me!Located less than a mile from The Villages in Lady Lake is American Legion Post 347 the largest post in the world with over 7,000 members.  I could fill a page of th... 03/28/2023

Panorama City Weekly Market Update March 20th - 26th, 2023 Plummer Gardens RECENTLY SOLD Plummer Street | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1245 sq. ft. | $515,000 03/28/2023