National Housing Survey: What America Thinks
by The KCM Crew on May 23, 2011 · 1 comment
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inShareShare427inShareEach quarter, Fannie Mae releases their National Housing Survey. They survey the American public on a multitude of questions concerning today’s housing market. We like to pull out some of the findings we deem most interesting each time it is released. Here they are for the most recent report:
The Most Important Reasons to Buy a Home
When we talk about homeownership today, it seems that the financial aspects always jump to the front of the discussion. However, the study shows that the four major reasons a person buys a home have nothing to do with money. The top four reasons, in order, are:
It means having a good place to raise children and provide them with a good education
You have a physical structure where you and your family feel safe
It allows you to have more space for your family
It gives you control of what you do with your living space (renovations and updates)
The Home as an Investment
Though most people purchase a home for non-financial reasons, everyone realizes their is a money component to homeownership. Here is what they said on this issue:
66% of the general population (and 71% of homeowners) believe that homeownership is a ‘safe’ investment. This is the first time since the studies inception in 2003 that this number increased.
57% believe that homeownership has more potential as an investment than any other traditional asset class.
67% think that now is a good time to buy a home
Rent vs. Buy
We are always interested in the difference people see in renting vs. owning.
65% of renters have aspirations to someday own their own home
74% of renters think that owning is superior to renting (up 6% since the last survey)
96% of homeowners see homeownership as a positive experience (3% see it as a negative experience) while 82% of renters see renting as a positive experience (16% see it as a negative experience)
92% of homeowners live in a single family residence while 48% of renters live in a multi-unit building
Bottom Line
Our belief in the value of homeownership grows each time this survey is released.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Menomonee Falls Memorial Day Parade
Village News
Posted on: May 4, 2011
Memorial Day Parade Route/Closures
Residents and visitors to Menomonee Falls:
On Monday May 30th, 2011 between the hours of 9:45 am and 12:00 pm, STH 74/Main St between Pilgrim Rd. and STH 175/Appleton Ave. will be closed to all vehicular traffic to allow for the safe passage of Memorial Day Parade participants. In addition, no motor vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit residences along the parade path during this same time period.
The parade route begins on Main St. at Harrison Ave. and travels west on Main St. to Grand Ave. It then continues north on Grand Ave. where it terminates at the bridge over the Menomonee River just east of Woodlawn Dr. If you live on the parade route and anticipate a need to access your vehicle during this timeframe we suggest you park it on a nearby side-street prior to 9:00 a.m.
Your cooperation with these guidelines is greatly appreciated and will help ensure the safety of all parade attendees and participants. Enjoy the parade and have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Sergeant Matthew Lewek
Police Department Event Coordinator
Posted on: May 4, 2011
Memorial Day Parade Route/Closures
Residents and visitors to Menomonee Falls:
On Monday May 30th, 2011 between the hours of 9:45 am and 12:00 pm, STH 74/Main St between Pilgrim Rd. and STH 175/Appleton Ave. will be closed to all vehicular traffic to allow for the safe passage of Memorial Day Parade participants. In addition, no motor vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit residences along the parade path during this same time period.
The parade route begins on Main St. at Harrison Ave. and travels west on Main St. to Grand Ave. It then continues north on Grand Ave. where it terminates at the bridge over the Menomonee River just east of Woodlawn Dr. If you live on the parade route and anticipate a need to access your vehicle during this timeframe we suggest you park it on a nearby side-street prior to 9:00 a.m.
Your cooperation with these guidelines is greatly appreciated and will help ensure the safety of all parade attendees and participants. Enjoy the parade and have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Sergeant Matthew Lewek
Police Department Event Coordinator
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wauwatosa Framers Market Update!
Notice About 2011 Tosa Farmers Market Hours
Submitted By Tosa Farmers Market
Posted: March 22, 2011
The Tosa Farmers Market is pleased to announce our newly extended hours for the 2011 Season! We will be open every Saturday from May 21 through October 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by the market each week this season for fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious local food, live entertainment, educational workshops, and much more. Spread the word!
PLEASE NOTE that the timing of the 2011 Tosa Farmers Market, as printed in the 2011 Farm Fresh Atlas of Southeastern Wisconsin, is in error. The time reported in the atlas is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., which is incorrect. Again, the correct hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday.
For more information about the Tosa Farmers Market, visit us online at http://www.tosafarmersmarket.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
See you at the market!
Submitted By Tosa Farmers Market
Posted: March 22, 2011
The Tosa Farmers Market is pleased to announce our newly extended hours for the 2011 Season! We will be open every Saturday from May 21 through October 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by the market each week this season for fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious local food, live entertainment, educational workshops, and much more. Spread the word!
PLEASE NOTE that the timing of the 2011 Tosa Farmers Market, as printed in the 2011 Farm Fresh Atlas of Southeastern Wisconsin, is in error. The time reported in the atlas is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., which is incorrect. Again, the correct hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday.
For more information about the Tosa Farmers Market, visit us online at http://www.tosafarmersmarket.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
See you at the market!
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