The Consumer Confidence Index just had its biggest rise since November of 2005. This is significant. I think we all knew that in time, we would pull out our wallets again and face our fears. Our economy is fueled by the buying power and overall consumption of our own. Therefore as our confidence increases so will… [Continue Reading]
A City Sample of Seven and Change
April 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You want to know what $700,000 and change will get you in the city? I thought I would pull a sample for all of those who may be as curious as I was. My sampling is within the price range of $725,000 to $825,000. These are only 2 bedroom units and they range geographically from Belltown… [Continue Reading]
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April 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The next few weeks are very important for housing. As we saw last Month the February housing numbers showed improvement. Existing home sales, Pending sales and New construction starts make up the lion share of “important” housing data. Most experts will predict improvement again. This improvement is critical for the health of the housing industry…. [Continue Reading]
What is your Perception
April 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Consumer confidence is an indicator responsible for the overwhelming majority of our economies success or weakness. For a lot of Americans, your confidence and the way you perceive the success of our economy depends on how we grew up and who we spend our time with. Our family, friends, co-workers, colleagues and closest contacts can influence our perception of reality. I was at Porcello… [Continue Reading]
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April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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