Archive for May 2020
As Americans Begin Returning To Work
We are all in this together! #TogetherApart Some Highlights Taking a moment to reflect upon what we’ve heard from historical leaders can teach us a lot about getting through the many challenges we face today. We’re all eager for the day when every American can safely return to work. That day is coming. Timing is…
Read MorePinellas ‘Beach Capacity Dashboard’
Here’s how to check how crowded Pinellas County beaches are before you leave the house Attention Pinellas County beachgoers! Beginning Friday 5/8, it will be easier to know just how full local beaches, parking lots, and bridges are in realtime. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced a new tool, called the Beach Capacity Dashboard, which allows…
Read MoreUnemployment: Hope on the Horizon
Tomorrow, the unemployment rate for April 2020 will be released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It will hit a peak this country has never seen before, with data representing real families and lives affected by this economic slowdown. The numbers will alarm us. There will be headlines and doomsday scenarios in the media.…
Read MoreWhy Home Equity Is a Bright Spark in the Housing Market
Given how we have seen more unemployment claims than ever before over the past several weeks, fear is spreading widely. Some good news, however, shows that more than 4 million initial unemployment filers have likely already found a new job, especially as industries such as health care, food and grocery stores, retail, delivery, and more…
Read MoreConfused About the Economic Recovery? Here’s Why.
As we continue to work through the health crisis that plagues this country, more and more conversations are turning to economic recovery. While we look for signs that we’ve reached a plateau in cases of COVID-19, the concern and fear of what will happen as businesses open up again is on all of our minds.…
Read MoreHomeownership Rate: Highest Point in 8 Years
For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down and spending time…
Read MoreTest-Drive a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place!
Some Highlights Staying at home doesn’t mean your search for a new place needs to come to a standstill. Check out these tips on how to explore other neighborhoods virtually in the homebuying process. You may find a spot that better suits your needs without ever leaving your living room! Let’s connect today so…
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