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Every year on February 16th, and this year on Sunday February 16, 2025, we celebrate unofficial Happy National No One Eats Alone Day.National No One Eats Alone Day was started in 2012 by a handful of schools in California. Now, more than 2,000 schools in all 50 states participate in National No O...

On February 13, 2025, The Realtor.com reported that nationwide median weekly housing trends for the week ending February 8, 2025.Total available listings jumped 27.5% for the week ending February 8, 2025, from the same period of time in February of 2024.Time on the market increased 4 days for the...

On February 11, 2025, Margaret Heidenry published a very good interesting report on Realtor.com about home seller find a buyer, still need a real estate agent for guidance.1. Selling agent commissions explained, if you find the buyer yourself,2. Verbal offers in real estate,3. The terms of the sa...

Every year on February 14th, and this year on Wednesday February 14, 2025, we celebrate Valentine's Day to show our unconditional love, give and exchange flowers, candy, chocolate, jewelry, and many other beautiful gifts to loved ones, on Valentine's Day.We still need to celebrate Valentine’s Day...

On February 3, 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau reported nationwide construction spending higher 6.5% to $2,154.4 billion in 2024 from $2,023.7 billion in 2023.Nationwide private construction up 5.6% to $1,661.7 billion in 2024 from $1,573.0 billion in 2023.Residential construction increased 5.9% to ...

On February 11, 2025, Julie Taylor published a very good interesting report on Realtor.com about what is due diligence fee when buying a house.1. What is a due diligence fee or due diligence money?2. What is the difference between due diligence and earnest money?3. Main Differences,4. How much du...

On February 6, 2025, National Association of Realtor (NAR) reported on nationwide existing home sales values gained in 4.8% to a median single family home price $410,100 at the end of 4th quarter of 2024, from 3rd quarter of 2024, and higher 3.2% from the end of 4th quarter of 2023.The most expen...

On January 30, 2025, Realtor.com reported the active listing inventory of homes in the Midwest higher 16.8% in January of 2025 from January 2024; while new listed homes gained 10.7% in January of 2025 from January of 2024. The median list price of a home down 0.7% in January of 2025 from January ...

Every year on February 10th, and this year on Monday February 10, 2025, we celebrate unofficial Happy National Home Warranty Day.Homes are filled with appliances, technology, and other components after curtain time can wear out, and can break down. Each repair expenses can adds up.A home warranty...

On January 16, 2025, Jeanne Sager published a very good interesting report on Realtor.com about best home staging ideas for winter.1. Don't skimp on curb appeal,2. Turn up the heat,3. Fire up the fireplace,4. Add seasonal scents,5. Pump up the holiday decor,Perhaps there might be other detailed i...