U.S. Home Sales Hit Strongest Pace Since Previous Peak

From the Pacific Union blog:
America's housing market had its best year for sales in more than a decade in 2017, despite the tightest supply conditions on record.  According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, there were 5.51 million existing single-family home, townhouse, condominium and co-op sales in 2017, an annual gain of 1.1 percent.  That's the highest level of activity since 2006, when there were 6.48 million U.S. home sales.  http://bit.ly/2DO7Ci1

Today’s Smart Home Gets Smarter (and Weirder) at Annual CES Show

From the Pacific Union blog:
There was a smart refrigerator and a television that rolls up like a yoga mat.  There was a $20,000 mattress with a mind of its own and wallpaper empedded with LED panels.  There was a hands-free suitcase that follows you through thr airport, a talking toilet and enough robots to organize themselves into an invading army (yikes!).  In other words, it was another typical Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! Welcome to the complete techno life!  For help with making your new home or your former home tech savy and all your real estate needs, call FRITZ.

What to Do When an Earthquake Strikes? Drop, Cover, and Hold On

From the Pacific Union blog:
What should you do during those scary moments when a big earthquake strikes?  And what should you do when it's over?  Here is some smart advise from the Earthquake Country Alliance----
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Real Estate Roundup: Peace of Mind Is the Biggest Benefit of Smart-Home Technologies

From the Pacific Union blog:
Smart Home Gifts Help Americans Tune into the Latest Technologies!
Homeowners frequently adopt smart-home devices after receiving them as gifts and an overwhelming majority say that it enhances their sense of well-being.  Contact FRITZ for more on all your real estate needs.

Pacific Union Wishes You a Happy New Year 2018

All of your friends at Pacific Union would like to wish you a very happy New Year!  Whether you welcomed in 2018 with a night on the town or simply spent a relaxing evening at home, we hope that the coming year brings you nothing but the best.  And if you have a New Year's resolution, we wish you much success in achieving your goal.  Best, FRITZ.