Posts with tag 'For Buyers'

Economic Activity Picks Up

Overview

The data released over the past week revealed an unprecedented decline in economic activity resulting from the pandemic, but also indicated that recovery has already begun. Mortgage markets have been relatively quiet, and rates again ended the week with little change.

Following growth of 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, gross domestic product (GDP), the broadest measure of economic activity, fell 5.0% in Q1 2020, which was the weakest reading since 2008. As bad as that was, however, it does not even come close to the expected decline for the second quarter....

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Keeping Yourself and Your Devices Safe

From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

Coronavirus – Hygiene and Action Reminder

1. Wash your hands before and after using your own or any community computer.
2. Regularly sanitize your own phones and computers, especially if used by multiple people.
3. Once a week (or once a day), turn your computer off and using an alcohol swab (preferred) or Lysol wipe, thoroughly wipe down your keyboard and mouse, and really any common surface that's touched.  M...

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These common items in your home need to be cleaned regularly. Now, more than ever, it's important to clean and sanitize these easy-to-forget items.

By Lindsay Listanski, Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

Did you know there are 10 MILLION bacteria per square inch of a kitchen sponge? (dailymail.co.uk) What about the fact that your pillow is as germy as a TOILET SEAT! (

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Like all industries, the real estate world is in unchartered territory when it comes to navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Flexibility and adaptation are key. As Idaho begins to reopen, what might we expect in the housing market?

Two significant indicators of real estate market activity – numbers of new listings and pending sales – show clear increases since May 1^st, when "Idaho Rebounds" began.

According to data provided by the Intermountain MLS, 125 new listings were placed on the market on May 1^st – the highest number in any one day since March 20^th, before the "Stay in Place" order was issued in Idaho.  Additionally, the number of accepted sale contracts jumped to 79 on May 4^th, which was the highest number of new pending sales since March 9^th.

These trends cou...

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