December 2023

December 2023

  • Jana Hufham
  • 12/5/23

December 2023

Hi!

We hope this December finds you surrounded by the joy of family, the gift of friends, and the warmth of home! In this month's newsletter, topics include:

  • National Real Estate Forecasts 2024 (and beyond): Reliable sources from different segments of the real estate industry weigh in.
  • Holiday at Home & Around the Globe: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other celebrations around the world, in Georgia, and near Atlanta.
  • Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Menus, recipes, and decor for the holiday you celebrate in your home.
  • Holiday Celebrations: Holiday movies, dining, gift ideas for all, best Chinese restaurants, First Day Hikes 2024, alternative ways to bring in the New Year, and more.

We want to pass along some holiday cheer and wish you and your family a happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, a joyful Kwanzaa, and a Happy New Year! Many thanks for your friendship, support, and kindness this past year.

Jana & Catherine

 
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National Real Estate Forecasts for 2024 and Beyond

Housing Experts, Polls, and Opinions

NORADA Real Estate Investments: 2024 National Housing Market Predictions

"Home prices will slow down but not drop in 2024. But there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the housing market in the United States will likely vary depending on location and other factors."

 

The Mortgage Reports: The Real Estate Forecast for the Next 5 Years

Experts in the real estate and mortgage industries were interviewed for this article on our current market, and their predictions on whether prices will drop, mortgage rates will come down, housing inventory will increase, a potential shift into a buyer's market, and the possibility of a market crash. Great reading!

Keeping Current Matters, a trusted agent resource, combines data from Fannie Mae, MBA, and NAR. Their 2024 predictions average to home sales increasing by 5.2% and prices increasing by 1.5%.

 

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Holidays at Home & Around the Globe

Markets and Celebrations

 

Christmas Markets Around the World

From Germany, to Switzerland, to Singapore, to New York ... you can still make plans! ✈️

 

Georgia Towns That Are Magical at Christmas

OR stick closer to home in over-the-top Southern fashion (snow-not-included).

 

Christmas Tree Farms Near Atlanta

Family-friendly fun!

14 Winter Holidays

Learn about Three Kings Day, Boxing Day, Hannukah, Simbang Gabi, Omisoka, Kwanzaa, and more.

Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Bright

Menus, Recipes, and Decorations

 

Eat

The Food Network: Kwanzaa

Menus, videos, and recipes.

Traditional Hanukkah Appetizers

Includes a link to vegan Hanukkah recipes.

Christmas Dinner That Suits Your Style

Easy holiday menus made for your celebration style from Southern Living.

 

Drink

The Merriest of Mocktails

30 of The Best Holiday Cocktails

The Coziest of Cocoas

Be Merry and Bright

Haute Hanukkah Decorating

DIY Christmas Door Decor

Holiday Table Settings

From HGTV

No Room for a Tree?

6 easy ideas sans evergreen

 

Holiday Celebrations

Movies, Dining, Gifts, and Ringing in the New Year

Holiday Movies

Movies that Celebrate Hanukkah

Best NEW Christmas Movies

 

Holiday Dining

15 Essential Chinese Restaurants

Open Table | Christmas Day Dining

 

Holiday Gifts

The 30 Best Hanukkah Gifts

25 Best Kwanzaa Gifts

Popular Mechanics: Gifts for Men

VogueThe Women In Your Life

Uncommon Goods: Unusual Gifts

First Day Hikes 2024

From Georgia State Parks

Sunrise on The Rock Hike

Atlanta Outdoor Club | Stone Mtn

 

Battery Atlanta's New Years Bash

Early Innings 6pm | Late Innings 9pm

Kids' Early New Year's Eve Bash

at Stone Mountain

 

Alternatives for the New Year

A Burning Ceremony in 4 Easy Steps

Host a Vision Board Party

Write a Letter to Your Future Self

 

Walter Reeves | The Georgia Gardener | December Calendar

Protect your bulbs, prune evergreen shrubbery, plant woody vines, and spread fireplace ashes over your lawn.

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