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Kim’s Corner
Friday, Saturday & Sunday All of August
Every economic downturn in history has slowed down the demand of buyers in the U.S. to move, but this downturn has been different -- it has driven new buyer demand. Across the country, and for many different reasons, people are moving. Why?
TEACHERS OF THE YEAR DURING THE TIME OF A PANDEMIC
Just look at the trends across the market: • • • • • • •
Mortgage rates reached an all-time low in July: 2.98%. Mortgage applications are up significantly: +33% in the first week of July vs. a year ago. National home sale activity rebounded: Existing-home sales in June rebounded 20.7% month over month, highest monthly increase ever recorded. New single-family home sales soared to highest rate in 13 years: rose 13.8% year over year. Home prices are at all-time highs: Median existing-home prices grew 2.8% to hit an all-time high. Homebuilder sentiment is at 72: The last time we had a yearly average as high as 72 was in 1999. And of course, after many months of social distancing, people have never been so intimately aware of the inadequacies of their home, leading more people to want to move.
Del Mar Fairground's Fair Food Fix All Through August Come down to Del Mar Fairground for yummy fair goodness! With this exclusive drive-thru experience happening all through August, you can still indulge in all of the treats you've been waiting for. Free admission! Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 8pm Sunday: 12pm - 6pm Visit sdffair.com for more information.
Sunday, August 23rd 13th Annual Virtual Bike the Bay! An activity fun for all ages and skill levels, San Diego's annual Bike the Bay is happening this month – virtual style! Join in on the fun and cruise around your own neighborhood with friends and family. Learn more about this year's event and how you can participate at Bikethebay.net
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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
19 Designer Tips for Lightening Up a Dark Room Brightening up a dark space is a common challenge when designing a room. While a major renovation can certainly assist, knocking down walls or adding windows are thankfully not the only options. There are foolproof tricks that the pros use to add light in dark spaces. From painting the ceiling to layering in SDUSD Teacher Of The Year accessories, Elle Decor rounded up their favorite tips to help you let the light in.
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