A quick look at the numbers I write this latest post as yet another rain storm passes through our quiet little slice of paradise here in Valmonte and another big one is on it's way.  It's been nice to have all the water, but I have to say, I'm spoiled by our typical 279 days of sunshine each year.  As for the real estate market, continuing with the theme we saw in January, the welcome sight of new homes...

Along with plenty of rain, there has been a flood of new Valmonte homes for sale to start 2017.  After reaching new price records in 2016, 2017 may be the year that sellers sitting on the fence decide it's time to make their move.  If the first 2 weeks of 2017 is any indicator, this could be a record year in terms of the number of homes sold.  Here's a run through what's currently on the market, and a...