Snapshot of the New Retiree
Though out our lifetime, 65 has been the magic age at which an American worker is supposed to leave the workplace behind. Retirement as we know it is a recent concept. It emerged in the booming post-WWII economy with the introduction of pension pans that, for most Americans, added to the meager income provided by Social Security. Now pensions and defined benefit plans have gone the way of VHS, and many investment vehicles meant to take their place dropped precipitously in value with the financial... Read more »
Topeka Market Report Through February 2012
As of March 1, there were 1014 active listings in our market area and 216 sales pending. 274 properties have been sold and closed in 2012, of which 68 were foreclosures and 1 was a short sales. The current absorption rate is 3.5 months, with an average days on the market of 95. 814 residential listings have been input in 2012. *Market Area includes Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties Read more »
Worth Remembering – Each Day is a Gift
I have a lot of trouble remembering this sometimes. Do you? I know several people who were very painfully reminded of this, just this week. I am going to put it on my recurring daily calendar until I can automatically think of it first thing every morning. It’s very simple….. “Each day is a gift and that is why it is called “The Present.” May each of us live life to the fullest every day.” Read more »
Your Home – March 2012
Your Home – March 2012 – Basic & easy home improvements, gadget recycling and how to involved your kids in moving or renovating. Read more »
Topeka Market Report through January 2012
As of February 1, there were 1050 active listings in our market area and 235 sales pending. 138 properties have been sold and closed in 2012, of which 40 were foreclosures and 1 was a short sales. The current absorption rate is 5.0 months, with an average days on the market of 81. 410 residential listings have been input in 2012. *Market Area includes Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties Read more »
