Happy Valentine's Day!
We hope you are enjoying a much milder winter than this time last year! We also hope you were able to enjoy some downtime with friends and family during the holidays. Although they can be hectic, it is nice to be able to see and talk to people close to us and catch up on each other's lives.
If you are a regular reader, you will remember that Brigid & I along with our girls usually go to Tampa, FL between Christmas & New Year's to see her parents who live down there. It is a nice respite from the cold winters up here (especially last year!), but the 16.5-hour drive is just grueling. It was nice to have them come to us, for a change and not have to travel so far. We were able to see most of our families and spend some quality time with them all.
On a sad note, Brigid's uncle passed away suddenly on December 26th. We just saw him the day before and he was acting just fine. He is the youngest of 7 kids on her dad's side and was only 57. He didn't drink or smoke and appeared to be in great health and was fit. He died of a massive heart attack the very next day. Needless to say, Brigid's family was devastated and everyone met in Chicago for the funeral. He leaves behind a wife and daughter. The take-away? Please get health check-ups, especially blood work and heart scans. It is simple, easy, and inexpensive, and MAY just save your life or that of someone you love. We guys are notorious for not seeing the doctor. This isn't an ego thing. It is a living thing, guys! Do yourselves and your family a favor and get checked out.
Here are some numbers from MIBOR for December. Overall, very good:
*New Listings +13.1%
*Pending Sales +16.6%
*Closed Sales +13.0%
*Median Sales Price +0.1% to $135,000
*Average Sales Price -0.6% to $175,522
*Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale +1.2% to 92.4%
*Total Active Listings Available at Month End -3.1%
*Months Supply of Inventory -0.7% to 4.5 months
Thank you for making last year one of our best ever! This year is off to an amazing start, but we need your help. Who do you know who is looking to buy, sell, or build a home this year? Please give us their name and contact info and we will follow up and consult with them about their options while keeping you in the loop. Thank you for your continued trust and confidence!
Next month, we will tell you all about Jack & Mary Anne's amazing trip for which they leave on Sunday. Exciting!!!!
Click here to read our Valentine's edition of our Steve & Jack's Home News. We guarantee you there is some interesting info you have never seen before. Check it out!
Click here to access our exclusive coupons and discounts.
Click here to download our powerful new mobile app to get information on any home anywhere!
We hope you are enjoying a much milder winter than this time last year! We also hope you were able to enjoy some downtime with friends and family during the holidays. Although they can be hectic, it is nice to be able to see and talk to people close to us and catch up on each other's lives.
If you are a regular reader, you will remember that Brigid & I along with our girls usually go to Tampa, FL between Christmas & New Year's to see her parents who live down there. It is a nice respite from the cold winters up here (especially last year!), but the 16.5-hour drive is just grueling. It was nice to have them come to us, for a change and not have to travel so far. We were able to see most of our families and spend some quality time with them all.
On a sad note, Brigid's uncle passed away suddenly on December 26th. We just saw him the day before and he was acting just fine. He is the youngest of 7 kids on her dad's side and was only 57. He didn't drink or smoke and appeared to be in great health and was fit. He died of a massive heart attack the very next day. Needless to say, Brigid's family was devastated and everyone met in Chicago for the funeral. He leaves behind a wife and daughter. The take-away? Please get health check-ups, especially blood work and heart scans. It is simple, easy, and inexpensive, and MAY just save your life or that of someone you love. We guys are notorious for not seeing the doctor. This isn't an ego thing. It is a living thing, guys! Do yourselves and your family a favor and get checked out.
Here are some numbers from MIBOR for December. Overall, very good:
*New Listings +13.1%
*Pending Sales +16.6%
*Closed Sales +13.0%
*Median Sales Price +0.1% to $135,000
*Average Sales Price -0.6% to $175,522
*Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale +1.2% to 92.4%
*Total Active Listings Available at Month End -3.1%
*Months Supply of Inventory -0.7% to 4.5 months
Thank you for making last year one of our best ever! This year is off to an amazing start, but we need your help. Who do you know who is looking to buy, sell, or build a home this year? Please give us their name and contact info and we will follow up and consult with them about their options while keeping you in the loop. Thank you for your continued trust and confidence!
Next month, we will tell you all about Jack & Mary Anne's amazing trip for which they leave on Sunday. Exciting!!!!
Click here to read our Valentine's edition of our Steve & Jack's Home News. We guarantee you there is some interesting info you have never seen before. Check it out!
Click here to access our exclusive coupons and discounts.
Click here to download our powerful new mobile app to get information on any home anywhere!
Your Personal Real Estate Consultants...for Life!
Steve & Jack Rupp
