Ida Kelly Receives C.O. Nelson Award

On Friday, March 3rd GAAR held its Annual Awards Gala which recognizes excellence in the industry over the past year. Ida was honored to receive the C.O. Nelson Award. The award recognizes longevity and lifetime contributions to our industry and organization. Last year’s recipient, Kurstin Johnson with Vista Encantada Realtors, offered a beautiful tribute to Ida in her video presentation. …

Federal Reserve Raises Rates

After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates. What does that mean for you? Here’s a great overview from Spencer Lewallen and Pinnacle Capital Mortgage: First, let’s give a little background on the Fed: . The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) controls rates on overnight loans from bank to bank or from the Fed to member banks. …