According to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation, 200.4 million people did some shopping from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. That’s nearly 4 million more than last year and 18 million more than expected. Most of the increase was among online shoppers, who totaled 134.2 million. But Small Business Saturday drew a majority of retail activity ($59M) to brick-and-mortar stores. Get more numbers from the NRF report.
Every family has their own holiday traditions — special games, events, and activities you’ve been sharing for so long you forget where (or why) they started. What’s one of yours?
Who’s up for Christmas mimosas, Hanukkah hot toddies, or Kwanzaa croissants? In this family, we do brunch for the holidays. Every Sunday morning is another chance to take a break from the world and get caught up with your loved ones – or whoever you choose to call your family. It’s a great way to close out one year and welcome the next.
Two words: Christmas swim. Yeah, I know, parents, there’s an episode of Bluey about this. But back in the olden days, our family would get together at somebody’s house and jump into a heated pool to work off all the excess energy from unwrapping presents and work up an appetite for a big dinner. And sometimes we wouldn’t heat the pool!
The Festival of Lights takes on a deeper meaning this year. We join our Jewish brothers and sisters in praying for peace and offer this look from USA Today at Hanukkah celebrations around the world.
This week, we took an excursion down to Palm Springs to connect with Compass colleagues. A popular vacation and retirement destination in the Coachella Valley of Southern California, this desert oasis has a high concentration of Mid-Century Modern homes as well as luxurious estates.
The real estate market in Palm Springs has experienced steady growth thanks to a unique combination of warm weather, natural beauty, and artistic character. Robust tourism and vacation industries make the city a desirable investment opportunity for savvy buyers looking to generate additional income.
With a range of options to suit your preference and budget, Palm Springs could be the place for you. Contact us to learn more about what we discovered on our trip!
Did you know about 150 million holiday light sets are sold in the United States every year? It’s enough to light up 80 million homes and account for 6% of electricity usage nationwide. Learn more fun facts here.
