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| ISLAND HAPPENINGS |
Autism Speaks
The mission of the Nantucket Autism Resource Center is to provide current information and comprehensive resources for SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND families, professionals and the community for the purpose of educating and increasing awareness of Autism. There is a short fund-raising walk leaving from Jetties Beach at 8:30 am on August 22nd, please help to support this great cause.
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August 22nd Walk in Brant Point |
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| REAL ESTATE BUZZ |
Signs of the Bottom
Although each real estate market is unique, especially Nantucket’s, the Standard and Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index is a good gauge of where the general real estate market stands and is headed. 15 out of 20 cities in the Standard and Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index reported increased or stable prices causing the index to rise 0.5% as a whole, which is the first increase in 34 months. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales and new home sales increased for three consecutive months. Housing starts increased 3.6% in June, which is probably another sign of the market stabilizing. |
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| RENTAL BUZZ |
Does Your Rental Property Need Some De-Cluttering?
Professional organizer Ashley Upton Mendes assists with all areas of residential organizing, including kitchens and bedrooms, cupboards and closets, home offices, and more. Whether you need to downsize your possessions or simply create new organizing systems, she'll help transform your space and create a new environment. If you’re ready to take the leap to de-clutter, and to learn new organizing techniques, call 508-221-7624 or email ashley@islandlifeorganizer.com. |
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| NOTES FROM PEPPER THE ELDER |
It's not if, but when. And I'm not talking about the Cubs winning the World Series.
No. I'm talking about something almost as important. Inflation. It has to happen. There is simply too much money being printed. But wait. Historically what is the best hedge against inflation? That's right. Real estate. And to a certain extent, stocks. The problem with stocks is that they can be, and are, manipulated. A good piece of real estate is tangible and is not subject to the legerdemains of Company officers. Dirt. That's what its all about, and it doesn't come with annual reports. |
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