We’re breaking records on the U.S. housing market! Evidently, during the month of August, national home sales reached their highest levels in more than six years, according to a recent report from the Commerce Department. This is incredible! That means that sales activity has returned to the levels it was pre-bubble burst. And this spells […]
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Report: Big Homes Are a Hot Trend on the National Real Estate Market
Big homes are a big deal on the national housing market, according to a recent article in USA Today. Evidently, a growing number of home buyers are looking for larger homes to accommodate their every need and desire. In fact, of the 569,000 homes built last year in the US, about 33 percent (or 188,000 […]
US Home Sales Outperform Real Estate Experts’ Previous Predictions
It’s always a good sign on the national housing market when sales activity is better than even the experts predicted! And that’s exactly what happened recently when the latest market activity report was released by the National Association of Realtors in July. Evidently, contracts to purchase previously-owned properties increased more than expected during the month […]
The 31st Annual Parade of Homes!
Report: Bigger is Better for National Home Buyers
The sluggish housing market over the last several years did not have an impact on Americans’ desire for bigger and fancier homes, according to a recent report from USA Today. Evidently, demand continues to grow for these large estates, especially as the housing market across the nation improves. This is a fascinating trend on the […]
Home Improvements That Pay Off When Selling Your Home
Not all home remodeling projects are created equal – especially when you’re trying to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes time to sell your property. So before you spend thousands of dollars on that home remodeling project you’ve been dreaming about, make sure that you’re armed with the facts first. Today, […]
Report: US Home Sales Increased Sharply in May
It’s certainly a headline we like to see around here: “US Home Purchase Contracts Have Seen a Significant Increase.” And in fact, that’s exactly what The Associated Press recently reported. This is great news, especially given that – so far this year – the pace of buying is slower than in 2013. A lot of this […]
Italian Wine Dinner at Bella Donna Is Back
Hello to all Fearrington Village Residents! In the spirit of celebrating how great it is to be a resident here, I wanted to let you all know that the time has come again for some great wine-tasting. I hope you’re as excited as I am! Vino’s Wine Shop in neighboring Pittsboro has continued to excel in […]
Celebrate Independence Day 2014 the Fearrington Village Way
US Home Sales See Second Consecutive Month of Increases in May
One month of positive real estate sales is encouraging, but sometimes it can be a fluke. That’s why we’re always so thrilled when positive numbers one month carry over into the next month. And that’s just what we saw with the recent release of May sales numbers. According to a recent USA Today article, existing […]