After seeing this year’s Toys for Tots drive email, they sat down as a family to come up with ways they could contribute. Adalya, Ardis’ 12-year old daughter, volunteered to take up the project. Her initiative blew everyone away.

As we ring in the new year, prospective buyers and sellers looking to take the next step will naturally wonder what January holds for the housing market. Understanding where the market is headed for the new year requires both knowledge of key trends during 2020 and foresight on possible economic developments in other sectors as we head into 2021.

Everything becomes slower during the holiday season. It’s a time marked by nights spent watching holiday movies, early sunsets, and time off work. Usually, the housing market follows suit in slowing down, but this year it is disrupting the trend with record-high demand and reduced inventory. Our current market is hotter than the spring markets from 2014-2019, which is a huge indicator that we’re in for a fast-paced market extending into the new year.

The coronavirus has hit hard throughout many communities. This means toy donations we typically receive directly from companies are limited, while the number of families in need is rising. Join our mission to bring disadvantaged kids a little bit of joy during this difficult time.