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REALTORS® Reported Stronger Housing Demand Amid Tight Supply in 2016.

REALTORS® reported stronger homebuying demand in 2016 compared to 2015, according to the December 2016 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey Report, a monthly survey of REALTORS® about their sales activity and local market conditions.[1] For the year 2016, the REALTORS® Buyer Traffic Index registered at 63 (60 in 2015), indicating that more respondents viewed buyer traffic conditions as “strong” rather than “weak.”[2] Homebuying demand is likely being bolstered by sustained job and income growth, with approximately six million net jobs gained since the recession that ended in 2009.REALTORS® reported stronger homebuying demand in 2016 compared to 2015, according to the December 2016 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey Reporta monthly survey of REALTORS® about their sales activity and local market conditions.[1] For the year 2016, the REALTORS® Buyer Traffic Index registered at 63 (60 in 2015), indicating that more respondents viewed buyer traffic conditions as “strong” rather than “weak.”[2] Homebuying demand is likely being bolstered by sustained job and income growth, with approximately six million net jobs gained since the recession that ended in 2009.

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Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Auto Auction Comes to Scottsdale

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will help raise funds for charities supporting U.S. veterans, children and medical research during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, to be held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. Among the most anticipated vehicles crossing the block for charity is Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003), with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting Janie’s Fund.

“To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise in excess of $91 million for charity,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “But almost as important as the funds we help raise is the awareness we bring to the organizations that are bringing so much good to our communities. Giving these amazing charities a chance to tell their story on live, international TV inspires all of us. We’re grateful to be a part of such a powerful movement for good, and look forward to the goodwill that will come from the sale of our charity vehicles in Scottsdale.”

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