Monthly Archives: September 2016

Blue and Red States are Divided on More Than Just Politics

Posted on September 28, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

DSNews.com, September 28th, 2016 DS News recently sat down with Jeremy Sicklick, CEO and Co-Founder of HouseCanary, to discuss HouseCanary’s info-graphic which depicts the comparison of red states versus blue states in housing market indicators such as home values and … Continue reading →

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Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since Recession

Posted on September 28, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Americans expect job conditions to improve September 27, 2016, Kelsey Ramírez, HousingWire.com Consumer confidence hit its highest level in nine years, right about when the last recession began, according to the Consumer Confidence Survey conducted by The Conference Board by Nielsen, a provider of information … Continue reading →

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US Housing Market Moving Further into “Buy Territory”

Posted on September 28, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

KCM Crew, September 27th, 2016 According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain … Continue reading →

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To Raise, or not to Raise Interest Rates, That is the Question

Posted on September 27, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Plus the implications for housing September 20, 2016, Ted Jones,. HousingWire.com This wordplay on the famous line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet is appropriate as the Federal Reserve contemplates whether or not it will resume raising the Federal Funds Rate Target. The Fed … Continue reading →

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Candidate Remain Silent on Housing Policy

Posted on September 27, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

DSNew.com, September 27th, 2016 Not unlike the primary debates for the 2016 presidential nominations, Monday night’s first presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, and Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, covered topics hotly debated this election season, but left … Continue reading →

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Design Debate: Is It OK to Hang the TV Over the Fireplace?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Design Debate: Is It OK to Hang the TV Over the Fireplace? http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73630550 via @Houzz#TV/Fireplace http://www.houzz.acom, September 27th, 2016

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4 Reasons to Buy this Fall

Posted on September 26, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

KCM Crew, September 26th, 2016 It’s that time of year; the seasons are changing and with them come thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence about whether or … Continue reading →

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Is Home Price Appreciation Slowing?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

DSNews.com, September 26th, 2016 New single-family home sales took a notable upturn in July, with the month becoming the best month for new sales since 2007, according to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. New single-family home sales took a … Continue reading →

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Toys from the ’80s and ’90s that are Worth Thousands Now

Posted on September 26, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Toys From the ‘80s and ‘90s That Are Worth Thousands Now https://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2016/09/23/Toys-80s-and-90s-Are-Worth-Thousands-Now#Toys http://www.thefiscaltimes.com, September 23rd, 2016

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Cough Up $90 Million for this Brookline Estate

Posted on September 25, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Cough Up $90 Million for This Brookline Estate http://po.st/DUYQri via @bostonmagazine#BrooklineEstate #HomeforSale bostonmagazine, September 25th, 2016

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