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Donna DeLauro Senior Real Estate Specialist RE/MAX Real Estate Center Founder of Mature Matters
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s we come to an end of 2021, we can look and even candles. back on this year as being an unusual one, My son gave me a Cricut machine last Christmas, and to say the least. A year of transition, perhaps it is awesome. I make things for the house and family we trying to recover from 2020, a year that all can enjoy. changed our way of life in many ways. TVs are more affordable than ever and the lucky Some folks have returned to a sense of normality. recipient of that will think of you while watching their Kids going back to school, many workers have gone favorite show, or big game. back to their place of employment, some finding If you are shopping for someone who was working from home to be the optimal choice, fortunate enough to have purchased a new places of worship back open for service, stores Donna DeLauro home this year, maybe a gift card to a local reopening for indoor shopping, entertainment and hardware store and wrap it in something that the Senior Real Estate Specialist functions once again available to enjoy. new homeowner will remember you, like a candy RE/MAX Real Estate Center For many folks, spending more time at home has dish or coffee mug. Founder of Mature Matters become a new normal. Most importantly we are together again for the As we enter the Christmas Season, we find ourselves once again most part, and that will make this Holiday even more special. enjoying being in the company of friends and relatives for the As we close the year, I thought I’d include some year-end home Holidays. sale statistics. Focusing on our single-family home sales in MLS which Some are comfortable returning to the stores to find that perfect gift are up from 2020: for our loved ones. • 2020-year end there were 11602 single family homes sold. However, it’s sometimes a challenge to find the right gift for that • 2021 Single family home sales as of 1st week in December are at special someone on your list. 10536, with 1711 in pending waiting to close for approximate total Maybe this year we think of something for the home to be enjoyed for sales in 2021 at 12247. years to come. Something that person will use while being home and • The median single family sale price in 2021 is $385000, up 14.9% think of you with a smile. from 2020 Something that will be enjoyed by that one person, or maybe • There are just 898 Single family homes currently for sale or something everyone can enjoy while being home together. coming soon in R.I. which is low compared to the number of After a long day at work or school, what will they come home to buyers looking to purchase. and really appreciate having? For the kiddos, maybe an outdoor gift they’ll enjoy. Sports It has been a very busy year in Real Estate for Realtors, sellers, equipment and toys like basketball hoop, bike, roller blades, and buyers. swing set; or games to bring the family together inside. I anticipate the same for 2022 if interest rates remain low and Pajamas are always welcome, especially super comfy ones affordable. they will want to put on as soon Hopefully folks who have put as they get home! A warm soft off their decision to transition blanket you can personalize with their to upsize, downsize, or relocate will favorite color or design. Maybe an art kit consider making their move in 2022, to for the creative one. Package the gift with increase opportunities for buyers and items included to make something…a level out the playing field. sewing kit with material, buttons, In any case I hope you enjoy the zippers, thread and accessories. Holidays and have a safe, successful, Adults may also love to receive a and healthy 2022! gift to be enjoyed in the home. Maybe a kitchen item for the chef in the Donna DeLauro house. Something they may not buy ReMax Real Estate Center for themselves but can use to create a Dedicated to providing quality service my great meal or dessert. Maybe include a clients deserve recipe and ingredients. I love putting Also proud founder of Mature Matters — gifts together so the person receiving Senior Real Estate Specialists it doesn’t have to buy something else 401-486-6044 in order to use it. donnadelauro@hotmail.com Perhaps a cake or cupcake pan www.donnadelaurorealestate.com including the cake mix frosting sprinkles
