Thursday, March 30, 2006

"Only a small percentage of respondents would borrow a cup of sugar from Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher..."

I don't blame them! I don't want to live on Wisteria Lane, either.

As a real estate team that specializes in the 50+ crowd, we have a keen interest in real estate trends among those looking for low-maintenance living.

A new survey conducted by ERA Real Estate is helpful.

The survey finds, not surprisingly, that "Of those who plan to move, a majority (63 percent) are looking to purchase a single-family home, while 18 percent would purchase a condo or townhouse and only a scant 2 percent would choose an adult community. "

Fortunately in the Spokane Valley, Washington real estate market single-family homes are abundant and still affordable.

Who is the ideal neighbor of the Empty Nester?

"When asked which celebrity would make the best next-door neighbor, the majority chose pro golfer Tiger Woods. Affable talk-show host Regis Philbin was a close second while funny lady Ellen DeGeneres was third. Only a small percentage of respondents would borrow a cup of sugar from Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher, and James Gandolfini of The Sopranos fame ended up dead last. "

So Americans in the prime of their life don't want to live in an adult community or next door to a mobster. No kidding!

Read the article available on RIS Media by clicking HERE.

Friday, March 17, 2006

What is Your Tax Burden?

The average Seattle, Washington family can expect to pay 20.6% of their income to the federal government, according to study published this month by Runzheimer International.

Click here to read the full article or see how your city ranks.

This particular report does not have numbers on the Spokane area, but we may look to the major cities listed as a fair measurement of other areas in each state.

H/T The Real Estate Blog.