HALLOWEEN IN THE 'BURBS!

Happy Halloween weekend! While the market is anything but spooky this week, there are plenty of real estate happenings to help get you in the Halloween spirit…

• The majority of Americans WOULD live in a haunted house -- would you? 
• Do you know what IS scary? The continued spikes in rent driving countless towards home ownership. 
• The post-Halloween period is also the beginning of the pre-holiday rush, when plenty of sellers are eager to close the deal…

Looking to hit the ‘burbs this weekend for some trick-or-treating or other ghoulishly fun activities? Here’s what’s happening!

• The Chicago suburbs are the place to be! Check out these events or peruse area trick-or-treat hours. 
• Here’s a comprehensive run down of the best Halloween hotspots for kids (think MAJOR candy potential!), in San Francisco and in the suburbs
• Heading out of NYC? There’s loads going on including the Maplewood Parade in NJ, Croton-on-Hudson’s Great Jack o'Lantern Blaze and a Long Island Halloween Parade not to be missed!

Have a spooktacular weekend!

THIS WEEKEND IN THE 'BURBS: AUGUST 28-30, 2015

It’s the weekend! As we count down to Labor Day and the official start of fall there’s tons going on in the real estate market from coast to coast:

• Many experts say we’re on the brink of a 10-year housing surge—and that could be great for all homeowners and newcomers to the market
• And this boom couldn’t come at a better time as rental apartments continue to get pricier…and smaller
• Helping this growth along is the consistently-low mortgage rates, still hovering below 4%

Safety is often a huge concern for families heading to the ‘burbs. So what’s the best bet for your brood? Check out these roundups of the safest spots outside of city limits:

• No matter where you’re looking in the NYC ‘burbs you’ll readily find super safe towns. Topping these lists is Chatham Township in NJ, Weston in CT and Briarcliff Manor in Westchester plus dozens of other spots.
• Leaving San Francisco? San Mateo, Sausalito and Novato top this local lis
• Naperville isn’t just the safest Chicago suburb—this notable town was named the safest spot in the country

Happy Friday!