2023 was a roller coaster of a year for residential real estate.To give some context, let’s look at 2008, the height of what is now known as The Great Recession. In 2008, home prices dropped by a negative 12.7%. In stark contrast home prices increased an average of 13% in 2023.
The problem is that new home building has dropped and we are down across the country by about 5 MM homes. This was starting to become a problem even before the Covid pandemic but the supply chain problems and diffic...
We’re All Business
You made it happen! Because of you, our trusted friends and clients, EXIT Realty Paramount has been named a Top 10 participant for Traverse City Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! For all of who attended the recent Small Business Showcase at the Hagerty Center: thank you for coming out to show your support!
We are privileged to share the spotlight with nine other praise-worthy local businesses: Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons, C...Earth Day Made Easy
Spring has arrived, and with it, the melting snow is giving way to a greener world. The brighter days have brought with them thoughts of how we can make the world around as healthy and beautiful as possible. Given the fast-paced nature of so many of our lives, however, we wanted to provide you with a few simple suggestions to make the planet look its best.
Embrace “e” options:
Send e-invitations for your summer party, pay your bills online, and reduce paper junk mail...
Reading Road Trip
Dr. Seuss once famously said, ““The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” In celebration of his March 2nd birthday, as well as National Reading month, we thought we would take you on a journey through our list of ideas to encourage your family to read more.
First, as adults, it’s important that you understand the benefits, not only to your children, but to you, as well. Studies have proven that reading can...Cold-weather Crackdown
While slow to arrive, Winter has made its presence felt the past few days with daily school closings and Facebook memes indicating that “Michigan is closed until further notice.” With the onset of bone-chilling cold, we thought we might take this month’s newsletter to suggest some ways to combat “Old Man Winter.”
Home There are a few areas of your home (beyond the usually suggested topics of heat tape, gutters, and furnace filters) that you may have overlooked when prep...New Year. New Ideas.
With the dawn of the New Year comes the ideal opportunity to incorporate growth and change into your life. In last month’s newsletter, we discussed how to plan for a great 2019. This month, we would like to take a few moments and talk about the process of implementation—once you’ve decided to step out and pursue your goals, there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re effective:
Accommodate
Give yourself freedom to make mistakes, take time, and learn as yo...Enjoy the View: Looking Toward the Year Ahead
Another year is rapidly approaching its end, which provides an opportunity with the dawn of the new year to plan for a fresh start and decide where you hope to be by this time next year. We thought we’d take the opportunity in this month’s newsletter to share a plan to help you...plan. J
Strategize
First, take some time to look over the past year and assess your activities. Continue what worked; cut what didn’t (or re-work it to bring effec...- 1
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