There is Still Time to Donate!

No minimum donation is required and any amount helps towards the end goal. Sierra Nevada Properties has donated $2,500 towards Libby Booth Elementary’s Wellness Center in coordination with Communities In Schools and is asking local businesses and individuals to support this one-of-a-kind cause by matching the $2,500 donation.

How: Donate your $2,500 matching gift (or the amount you like) directly to Communities In Schools benefitting Libby Booth Elementary’s Wellness Center HERE or scan below.

Why: Students of Libby Booth encounter poverty, food insecurity & housing insecurity at a rate higher…

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When house-hunting fever strikes, it can hit hard. You’ll probably download a home search app or two and jump into the car, ready to explore a new neighborhood. Before you do, here are answers to some questions that might pop up along the way.

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What’s the difference between a real estate agent and a Realtor?

All real estate agents are licensed by the state in which they operate. The title “Realtor” is a trademark held by the National Association of Realtors; it refers to agents who are members of a local real estate association that is NAR-affiliated. These agents agree to comply with the association’s ethical standards. Of course, the sales practices of all licensed agents are guided by the laws of their state.

What is the MLS?

A multiple…

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By Brian Cushing of The Cushing Team


Contract signings for existing homes surged in January while the latest appreciation data for December addressed concerns about a housing bubble.


Pending Home Sales rose 8.1% from December to January, which was much stronger than expectations and follows the 1.1% gain in December. Sales were down 24.1% from a year earlier, though this was an improvement from the 33.9% annual decline in December’s report. Pending Home Sales is a critical report for taking the pulse of the housing market. It is considered a forward-looking indicator of home sales because it measures signed contracts on existing homes, which represent around 90% of the market.   What’s the bottom line? While January is not known to be a…

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