February 25, 2022

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Here is what else you'll find in this month's Two Cents Monthly...

• A Day in the Life of Real Estate
• Mortgage Corner
• Do You Wordle?
• Wordle Better!
• Open House Trivia (Guess the listing price)
• Save Directions in Google Maps
• Smart Home
• What to Watch on Streaming in March
  
• Easy Dinner Options
  

Reply back and let me know which article caught YOUR eye, and let's talk about saving you money on your mortgage...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGE CORNER

With record low inventory of homes for sale, it may seem like there are just no homes out there to buy... but that's not the case.

Despite low inventory, there were more homes sold in 2021 than any year since 2006!

There were a record-low 860,000 previously owned homes on the market last month, down 16.5% from a year ago. At January's sales pace, it would take an all-time low 1.6 months to exhaust the current inventory, down from 1.9 months a year ago. That's a lot lower than the six-to-seven month supply that has long been viewed as a healthy balance between supply and demand.

However, it is important to realize that homes ARE coming on the market all the time, it is just that they are selling fast!

If you have been looking to buy a new home, don't give up. Your dream home could be right around the corner!

I'm available anytime if you want to talk about your situation and what I can do to help you.

Call, text, email... just reach out anytime it is convenient for you, and let's discuss how I can help.

Contact me today if you want to talk more about getting prequalified for a new home purchase, or if you'd like me to run some numbers for you to see if refinancing makes sense. or if email is easier.

DO YOU WORDLE?

What is Wordle, and Why is Everyone Playing It?

Have you noticed the trend of people posting grid-like emoji on Twitter with the hashtag #wordle? It’s the latest time-waster to have gone viral. Here’s what it’s all about and how you can play, too.

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NOW WORDLE BETTER!

What's the Best 'Wordle' Starting Word?

Despite its simple premise, this six-guesses-or-you're-out game has taken the world by storm. In this article, you'll learn the best starting words for the game.

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OPEN HOUSE TRIVIA

Can You Guess the Listing Price?

Welcome to Open House, the only newsletter section that wants you to keep an open mind. We’ll give you two listings and you have to guess which one is costlier to buy.

The first is a 1938 art deco public school in Norcross, Minnesota, a rural town roughly 24 miles from the easternmost border of where South Dakota and North Dakota meet. The 3,800 square-foot building needs a full restoration, but it has water, electricity, and the promise of walking into an empty room with just one child’s spooky desk in the middle of the floor.

The second listing is a fully updated mobile home (it seems pretty stuck in place though) in Palm Springs, California. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 500 square feet of living space, and newly added drywall. It also comes with access to a shared pool and tennis courts.

Which home costs more: Ms. Frizzle’s nightmare school or the desert queen getaway?

Scroll lower in the newsletter to find out.

DIRECTIONS TO SAVE YOUR DIRECTIONS

How to Save a Route on Google Maps

By saving a route on Google Maps, you can quickly get directions to your specified destination. You can save routes on your iPhone, iPad, and Android phones, and we’ll show you how.

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SMART HOME

The Easiest ‘Smart Home’ Upgrades You Can Install Yourself

Adding "smart" technology to your home is probably not as complicated or expensive as you think.

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OPEN HOUSE TRIVIA ANSWER

Did you guess correctly?

Reply back and let me know!

WHAT TO WATCH

Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Streaming Services in March 2022

March is upon us, and that means some big changes are coming to all of your favorite streaming services. The likes of Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+, and Peacock all have a ton of new movies and TV shows set to hit their streaming lineups over the next few weeks.

• Netflix
• Disney+
• Hulu
• Amazon Prime Video
• HBO Max
• Paramount+
• Peacock

YUMMY RECIPES

March's insanely easy weeknight dinners

Check out these five easy-to-make, insanely delicious dinners for September, so you can put that takeout habit on hold.

Good Eats»