Amanda Wilson

Enjoy your Weekend--Sell, Sell, Sell!

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (September 7 in 2009).The holiday originated in Canada out of labor disputes ("Nine-Hour Movement") first in Hamilton, then in Toronto, Canada in the 1870s, which resulted in a Trade Union Act which legalized and protected union activity in 1872 in Canada. The parades held in support of the Nine-Hour Movement and the printers' strike led to an annual celebration in Canada. In 1882, American labor leader Peter J. McGuire witnessed one of these labor festivals in Toronto. Inspired from Canadian events in Toronto, he returned the USA, to New York and organized the first American "labor day" on September 5 of the same year.

The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City.^[1] In the aftermath of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the US military and US Marshals during the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with Labor as a top political priority. Fearing further conflict, legislation making Labor Day a national holiday was rushed through Congress unanimously and signed into law a mere six days after the end of the strike.^[2] Cleveland was also concerned that aligning a US labor holiday with existing international May Day celebrations would stir up negative emotions linked to the Haymarket Affair.^[3] All 50 U.S. states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

Amanda Wilson, Fort Lauderdale Realtor

EWM Realtors, Inc.

www.AmandaSellsFL.com

"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls."

I predict that "pent-up Housing Demand' that I've been reading about for the last 2 years will finally arrive at some point....That's my prediction!

In the Septmber REALTOR Magazine for September--"Buyer Hesitati8no Begins to Dissolve" (See Full Article Below):

After four years of declines, home sales on a national basis finally appear to be turning around. Closed sales, which have risen three straight months, and pending contracts, up for five straight months, are at levels above normal spring and summer increases.

First-time buyers in particular have stepped up to take advantage of deeply discounted prices, low mortgage rates, and the buyer tax credit. In a few markets, the rebound has been quite heated, with sales doubling from year-ago levels. In some cases there's even multiple bidding-though mostly over foreclosed and other distressed properties. Nonetheless, it's clear that buyers are returning.

What's more, home prices and mortgage payments in relation to income are comfortably below historical levels, at least in many markets. That suggests home prices have overcorrected downward.

Some markets, as a result, could experience a snap back in home prices, with price gains in the high single digits or low double digits, compared with historical average annual price appreciation of 4 percent. Houston, Denver, and San Diego are among the markets on track to have better-than-average price gains in the next two years.

Still, the housing market is far from being out of the doldrums.

The economic rebound will be one of the most tepid we've ever seen. Consumers are being extra cautious, saving more to pump up their depleted retirement accounts. The unemployment rate in 2010 is expected to be at around 10 percent. The federal budget deficit will force up mortgage rates next year, though not alarmingly.

But because consumers' view of home values is fundamentally changing, the momentum of rising home sales will likely continue in 2010. Buyers are no longer hesitant about home purchases on the fear of further price declines. And that sets the stage for a steady release of pent-up housing demand.

Amanda Wilson, EWM, Inc., Realtors--Fort Lauderale Realtor---www.AmandaSellsFL.com

The REALTOR Magazine for September contains a short, but informative article about the Twitter technology--Check out www.twitip.com).

1. STAY ACTVE ON TWITTER

2. BE SEARCHABLE

3. SAY SOMETHING WORTHWHILE

4. SHRINK THE LINK

5. INTERACT

6. TRY TWEETDECK

7. SHARE THE NEWS!

You can read the entire article at http://www.realtor.org/rmotechnology/Articles/2009/0909_socialnetworking_virtualrealities.

Amanda Wilson, Fort Lauderdale Realtor--www.AmandaSellsFL.com

About Wilton Manors

The City of Wilton Manors is approximately two square miles in area and is located in Broward County, Florida, just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Wilton Manors is often referred to as the "Island City" because its boundaries primarily follow the North and South Forks of the Middle River. Ideally located within minutes of the beach and downtown Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors is quickly becoming the "place to be" in South Florida. Wilton Manors is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 12,879

The City is nearly 100% built-out and embraces the vision of a "sustainable urban village." As part of its growth management strategy and in anticipation of redevelopment, Wilton Manors completed a major rewrite of its Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR's). The ULDR's include regulations that promote New Urbanism and Smart Growth principles. The area adjacent to Wilton Drive, the City's signature thoroughfare, is home to the Arts and Entertainment District. Within the District, mixed-use development provides for a pedestrian-oriented environment where residents and visitors can shop, dine, and experience the best of what Wilton Manors has to offer.

The City has acquired a great deal of park and open space, much of which is located on Florida's Middle River. The riverfront parks provide a host of leisure and recreational opportunities including a canoe trail, mangrove preserve, and two naturewalks. In addition, two new community centers have been constructed at the City's Island City Park Preserve and Hagen Park. The Hagen Park Community Center features accommodations for hosting small cultural and performing art events. Serving to enhance Wilton Manors' exceptional quality of life, the Wilton Manors Public Library has recently undergone a major expansion providing for a larger collection and extensive electronic resources.

Diversity is the strength of Wilton Manors. Children from many different ethnic backgrounds attend Wilton Manors Elementary School; the City's Police Department employs African-American, Haitian, and Hispanic officers; and the City Commission includes openly gay elected officials.

Wilton Manors is ideally located, poised for redevelopment, and encourages diversity. It's a great place to be and a great place to live!

There is currently many real estate bargains in Wilton Manors and this is one of the best places in South Florida to invest rght now!

For more information go to: http://www.wiltonmanors.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={F922DA12-E4C6-432A-A73B-D0C78779368D}

AMANA WLSON, WILTON MANORS REALTOR, EWM REALTORS--954.790.0377

www.AmandaSellsFL.com

HERE'S THE LATEST GOOD POSITIVE NEWS REGARDING REAL ESTATE SALES:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/08/21/real_estate/home_sales_rise_in_July/index.htm?postversion=2009082110

While prices may still be declining in some areas, sales are up in most regions! This is great news for everyone...In South Florida our inventory has declined! In Broward County, Single Family Homes--our highest inventory period was June 2008 (14,462 available homes). In July, 2009, our inventory has been reduced by 42% (8,357 available homes)!

Our Median Home Prices for Single Family Homes peaked in January 2006 at $386,000; in July, 2009, the median home price in Broward County if $207,000. Currently, we have a 8 month supply of homes in our current inventory. Good News!

AMANDA WILSON, FORT LAUDERDALE REALTOR

EWM REAL ESTATE

DIRECT: 954.790.0377