David Bruce

Archive for April, 2011

April 25th, 2011

Housing Starts, Permits Rise in all 4 Regions Nationally!

Positive news in real estate for new home starts from YAHOO Real Estate! We are seeing a similar rise in the Richmond area.  Local builders are reporting more starts and an increase in activity in Central Virginia. 

Housing Starts rose in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 549,000 from 512,000 in February, an increase of 7.2%. Also, the February numbers were revised sharply higher from 479,000, so it is possible to see the increase as 70,000, or 14.6%. Relative to a year ago they are down 13.4%. Quite frankly, a year ago was also a pretty lousy time for homebuilders, so the fall is off a pretty easy comp. Read the rest of this entry »

April 4th, 2011

Kerry Kreis Joins Skye Bruce Properties!

Skye Bruce Properties is pleased to announce the addition of REALTOR® Kerry Kreis to our firm. He has earned a GRI designation as a Graduate of REALTOR® Institute, attended the University of Utah and holds a BA in Business Management from University of Phoenix. Originally from Indiana, Kerry has called the Richmond area home for more than 12 years.

Previously affiliated with Keller Williams, he is making the transition to take advantage of Skye Bruce Properties’ unique market position as both a full service real estate firm and a real estate media company. “Skye Bruce Properties is providing me incredible business, marketing and support services which will enable me to raise the level of service to my clients and help me accelerate the growth of my business,” said Kreis.

“With Kerry’s unique and valuable business, customer service and real estate skill set, we are excited he has chosen to move his business to Skye Bruce Properties,” commented Skye Bruce, Principal Broker.

Skye Bruce Properties is growing!  Learn more at SkyeBruceProperties.com and on our Agent Studios FACEBOOK page!