Monday, November 8, 2010

Charleston SC Voted Most Attractive People by Travel & Leisure Magazine

Most Attractive People (According to Travel & Leisure Magazine)
No. 1 Charleston
This South Carolina city bumped off perennial winner Miami this year; have the good-looking people really migrated north? Charlestonians also score high for friendliness, rank second for their classic sense of style, and even make the top 10 for intelligence. To see if it’s all true, just stroll the streets of this quaint city, which also ranks No. 1 for its noteworthy neighborhoods

Monday, November 1, 2010

Unsold New Homes Fall to Lowest Level since 1968

The housing sector data released during the week was generally better than expected. September Existing Home Sales rose 10% from August. Inventories of unsold existing homes fell 2% to a 10.7-month supply. First-time buyers purchased 32% of homes. Distressed homes accounted for 35% of sales. September New Home Sales rose 7% from August. The inventory of unsold new homes fell to the lowest level since 1968.