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International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
Market Challenge: Mortgage rates exceed 7%, impacting home affordability and influencing buyer-seller dynamics.National Trend: Despite slower growth, the median sale price in Late-Fall 2023 was $408,732.
Industrial areas excluded: – Tax breaks no longer apply to affordable housing built on industrial land. "Missing middle" addressed: – Changes aim to ensure affordability for middle-income households too rich for traditional programs.
The trend of falling mortgage rates has ended temporarily, with rates increasing recently due to rising consumer prices. This may slow down the spring homebuying season, as mortgage applications are down in more than half of all states compared to last year. Buyers may have options like negotiating lower rates with motivated sellers or utilizing…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.
