Hi George, Here's this week's roundup of news and resources.     Quick takeaways: Keep up with the latest changes in mortgage interest rates. Find out why sellers decided to leave the market last month. Learn some useful Instagram skills that make posting easier. Discover which Midwest states are enjoying the hottest sales. Review the Census Bureau's 2024 costs for homeowners. Read on for our coverage.     Mortgage Rates Drop to a Three-Year Low   Mortgage rates dropped sharply earlier this week, with the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropping to 6.13%. This is the lowest since late 2022. "The overall set-up is reminiscent of September 2024 when rates were doing the same thing for the same reasons ahead of Fed meeting with a virtual 100% chance of a rate cut," said Matthew Graham, chief operating officer of Mortgage News Daily. Earlier in September, rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped from 6.5% to 6.35% on Sept. 11 from the previous we...

 

Click here for the entire free to read Los Angeles Article. For People under the age of 35, Wellness is IN, Wasted Booze and Alcohol lifestyles are OUT.  Select Article Quotes I thought were interesting... " In 2025, wellness is in. Wasted is out. Especially with the under-35 crowd." " There’s a convergence of factors that led to L.A.’s drying out. A recent Gallup poll showed a dramatic drop in the number of people ages 21 to 35 who say they drink even moderately." "Then there’s the legalization of the decidedly less-caloric cannabis, which has led to the term now known nationally as “California sober” "

OWANA GVM in person meeting notes September 2025 (Old West Austin Neighborhood Association) September 9th, 2025 pm Matthews Elementary. In-person reporting notes take by me, George Vance McGee Broker Associate Austin Silent Market 512.657.9281 georgevance@gmail.com call me directly with your real estate wants, questions, and needs. I'll work. Buy, Sell, Lease, CMA's for todays' Value, etc. First impressions, the Meeting room was spaced out, pretty full. I'd estimate about 30-35 people were in the room for attendance.  Mr. Steve Amos email = histeve@gmail.com is still currently the OWANA President. He spoke and lead the meeting. 1st item discussed and this was the major subject of the  meeting for 45 minutes: SAFETY.  Police need evidence for claims. Ring Footage. Habitual problem person and neighborhood petty criminal is Mr. Nate Washburn, stealing bikes, etc.  Police need insight from the community.  OWANA member says, "we are not against homeless people, we ar...

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