October Newsletter

“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne Read on for homeowner seasonal tips you should consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!

Real Estate in the News

Will The Housing Market Cool Off This Fall? Today’s hot housing market is one of the peculiar outcrops of the pandemic. Housing supply was already low before Covid-19, but it was further hampered as lockdowns took place and people began looking for new homes, driven by a host of reasons—from the desire to leave populated cities, to better home offices or just fear of missing out. The Federal Reserve’s steps last year to keep the financial markets liquid and to ensure mortgage rates stayed low have continued. But the low mortgage rates pale in comparison to soaring housing prices in the past year. Read more on Forbes

Local Events

Drive-Thru Pumpkin Party October 23rd | 3:30-5:30PM

Calling all families! Join the fun at the drive-thru fall festival at Murdy Park. Pick up a pumpkin from their pumpkin patch, a decorating kit, candy, and more! Don't forget to decorate your car for a chance to win a fun family prize! Click here for more info.

Family Fun Halloween Festival October 17th | 11AM-6:00PM Long Beach are you ready for some Halloween fun!! Come out and enjoy some fun and shop small from your local community. Local artisans, f ace painting, henna art, tarot reading, and Halloween activities. Click here for more info.

Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

U.S. Housing Market Dynamics Are Slowing and Shifting to Buyers’ Advantage

The U.S. housing market showed signs of normalizing in August, with more homes coming on the market and price growth slowing, according to a report Thursday from realtor.com. New listings ticked up 4.3% year over year in August, although inventory was down 25.8% compared to the same time in 2020, the data showed. That’s an improvement compared to July, when inventory was down 33.5% annually. Read more on Mansion Global

Prep Your Home for the Season

As the season begins to change, it's time to prep your home for falling leaves, cooler weather, and, eventually, winter storms. Tackling a few fall home maintenance tasks now can help ward off issues later in the season, so you can enjoy everything you love about autumn worry-free. Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

How To Host the Perfect Harvest Party

Celebrate the fall and harvest season with a Mexican-inspired feast featuring fresh-from-the-garden ingredients and delicious recipes crafted by Comida head chef Sandra Banchs and owner Rayme Rossello. Courtesy of 5280

The Best Places to Travel in October

As much as we love beach lounging in summer and exploring snowy wonderlands in winter, there's something extra special about traveling during the fall. Aside from fewer tourists and lower prices, October brings harvest festivals, Halloween parties, and the best foliage of the year. Courtesy of Condé Nast Traveler

Davis Brode Realtor® | DRE# 01784627 M: 714.642.5099 davis.brode@compass.com

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