unemployment

Thanksgiving – What Does It Mean To You?

November 23, 2009

Thanks & Giving if I think about the two words that make up my favorite holiday it makes me stop and take inventory. In today’s economy we know many people are out of work.  I am sure you know someone just like I do, both personally and in my business.  People are struggling to pay [...]

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Apartment Vacancy Rate Hits 22-Year High

July 22, 2009

I reposted this article because I think it is informative about the current rental situation. The good news is that Santa Cruz is somewhat shielded from the huge drops and extended vacancies. Santa Cruz is more of a single family and small complex community. However, I have seen rents dropping and applicants are really shopping [...]

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It’s the Economy Stupid!

July 6, 2009

Everyone asks me about the rental market and then sales. I don’t do sales but what I can tell you is how the economy is affecting both rentals and sales. This summer I am busy but it is taking longer to rent some properties than normal. Rental prices are dropping and prospective tenants are being [...]

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