As increasing demand from first-time home buyers and investors has stimulated existing home sales,  the U.S. economy has experienced a boost of its own. Fueled by renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending, our national economy is once again growing. However this expansion has less attractive...Read More »

Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. For the fourth consecutive month, the Fed Funds Rate vote was nearly unanimous. Just one FOMC member dissented in the 9-1 vote. The Fed Funds Rate has been near...Read More »

The Federal Open Market Committee meets today, its second of 8 scheduled meetings this year. As a home buyer or would-be refinancing household , get ready for changing mortgage rates. The Federal Open Market Committee is the 12-person sub-committee within the Federal Reserve that votes on the nation's...Read More »

What a Great Place to Live. While much of the nation is dealing with some of the difficulties of winter weather, we are doing our best to handle the recent rainfall.  Oh, how we've stepped up and dealt with it! Watching the weather channel and our local news stations report on the trials and tribulations...Read More »

Real Living Lifestyles is proud to announce their Top Producers for 2011. The top 20 Teams and Individuals were recognized for Highest Gross Commission (GCI), and the Top 10 Teams and Individuals for Highest Transactions Closed (UNITS). Production for the local awards was analyzed from January 1, 2011...Read More »

Hundreds of real estate agents and other industry notables attended Real Living Lifestyles Symposium & Party “NEW YEAR, NEW YOU” held on Tuesday January 31st at the Del Mar Hilton. Leslie Appleton Young, CAR Chief Economist, a well-known and respected speaker, delivered a comprehensive update...Read More »