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Back in 2007

United effort has results in fixing washed out road

The road washed out in late spring 2007 due to the collapse of an old wooden culvert.

Six years after a section of the Thatsa Forest Service Road (FSR) collapsed and was deactivated, a cooperative effort between Brad Thompson, owner of the Nadina Lake Lodge, Houston Forest Products, Huckleberry Mines Ltd., and Thatsa Timber has seen the road brought back into service.

The section of Thatsa FSR that collapsed was built in 1951 as an access road for Kemano energy project work in Thatsa Reach. Since then, many recreational users, trappers, forestry, and mining workers used the road even after it was no longer needed for industrial operations.

The road provided reduced driving times for some mine workers, and opened up a lot of beautiful back country in the Thatsa Reach area for recreational users. Thatsa FSR also provided secondary and emergency access for Thompson’s Nadina Lake Lodge.

When the road washed out in late spring 2007, due to the collapse of an old wooden culvert, Thompson faced a struggle to determine who was responsible for the road’s maintenance.

Because that section of the road was not licensed to any industrial operator, Thompson took the problem to the Ministry of Forest and Range (now subsumed under the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations MFLNRO).

At the time, ministry representatives told Thompson that they simply didn’t have the money to repair the road to modern standards. Instead, the ministry deactivated the road leaving it impassible by car or truck traffic.

The closure of the road had an impact on Thompson’s business and also meant that the lodge lost an emergency exit.

“Since that time, we were evacuated two times because of forest fires,” Thompson said. “The secondary road would have been the emergency exit, so that prompted us to fight [for the road] as well.”

Getting the road repaired was a drawn out process.

“We were unsuccessful in convincing the ministry that it needed to be fixed,” Thompson recalled.

Recently, Onno VandenHoek, an area supervisor for Houston Forest Products, took the initiative and set repairs in motion.

“I know them [the Thompsons] and I’ve stopped in at the lodge a few times,” VandenHoek said.  “I knew this business with the road was at a stalemate and I just decided to see what we could do.”

VandenHoek has plenty of road-building experience and is familiar with the permitting and paperwork involved in getting road work approved. He obtained the MFLNRO permit, and Thompson obtained the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) permit (a nearby fish stream mean DFO permitting was required).

Houston Forest Products and Huckleberry Mines Ltd. agreed to split the cost of the road repairs.  The road was popular with mine employees who would pop over to the Nadina Lake lodge to wet their fishing lines, VandenHoek explained.

“I talked to the guys at Huckleberry and asked if they wanted to split the bill; they were fine with that.”

Thatsa Timber Ltd. of Burns Lake did the actual roadwork, which took a couple of days. They provided their work at a reduced rate to help out with reopening the section.

“Everybody realized what was going on,” VandenHoek said. “It’s just a good-neighbour deed.”

“It’s now repaired and has been reactivated,” Thompson said. “It is two-wheel drive  accessible. It’s a vast improvement and it’s open to the public. There’s still some work to do to make it really nice, but we’re going to do that this summer ourselves by hand. Now it’s worth doing because the road is drivable.”

Thatsa FSR remains classified as a wilderness road by the MFLNRO. As such, the province’s responsibility for its upkeep is limited.

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General Policies, Rules & Regulations
Barbara & George H.W. Bush Convention Center (BCC)
Policies and guidelines are approved by the VisitMidland Tourism Commission.

Graphic wall, door and window clings are allowed with prior approval by BCC Management. All locations must be approved and plotted on a diagram prior to installation. No clings of any sort are permitted on our carpeted areas. Nothing may be taped, nailed, stapled, tacked or affixed to ceilings, walls, painted surfaces, fire sprinklers or fabric walls/air walls. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform event vendors, exhibitors, speakers and staff of the policy. Check with BCC Management for further information on appropriate displaying methods. Damages resulting from improper use of these materials will be charged directly to the Client.

Air conditioning and/or heating are provided during published event hours. Requests for air conditioning and/or heating during non-event periods will be charged at the prevailing rate.

  • Vendors that provide alcohol service are required to use TABC certified servers at all times.
  • There is no “BYOB” via TABC state regulations.
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at any event honoring a minor.
  • Per TABC regulations, events with alcohol will require at least two (2) security officers.

BCC is ADA compliant. As new standards are introduced, it is our goal to implement those changes or upgrades in a timely manner. In accordance with the ADA, we are responsible for permanent premises access accommodations, such as, but not limited to, wheelchair lifts, elevator standards, door width standards and restroom accessibility. It is the Client’s responsibility to provide non-permanent accessibility requirements, such as, but not limited to, hearing-assisted or visually assisted devices and temporary seating accessibility and/or interpreters.

  • All food and beverage services must be prepared by an approved caterer or BCC staff. See our website for a list of approved caterers.
  • New caterers can be added to BCC’s list by completing required paperwork. Caterer must be on BCC’s list at least 30 days prior to your event.
  • No outside food or drink may be brought into BCC.
  • Only approved caterers will have access to the kitchen. Any Client or group needing kitchen access for an event must complete the required paperwork which includes signed contract, proof of insurance and refundable security deposit
  • Vendors that provide alcohol service are required to use TABC certified servers at all times.

Chocolate fountains cannot be brought into, or operated in BCC except by an approved professional caterer. See BCC Management for approved caterer list.

Exhibit floor crate storage is allowed on the exhibit floors under the following conditions and with Fire Marshal approval:

  • In areas no larger than 10 feet by 50 feet and no higher than eight feet.
  • There must be 10 feet of clear aisle space separating adjacent storage areas.
  • Areas must be within leased space
  • Provide paths of travel to common exits
  • Marked exitways
  • Separated from exhibit space by pipe and drape, or other traditional service contractor supplied materials.
  • Kept neat, clean and orderly throughout the course of your time in the facility
  • Predefined on your floor plans.

BCC provides a loading zone off Main Street between Texas Avenue and Wall Street.

ASCAP, BMI, dramatist fees, copyright license fees, patent fees, or any other fee or royalty attached to copyrighted or proprietary material are the responsibility of the Client. Please ensure that the appropriate reporting and payment of fees cover all presentations associated with an event. MCC is not responsible for any violation for infringement rights of any owner or presented material.

BCC does not allow drones of any kind inside the facility or around the perimeter. For additional information, contact BCC Management.

BCC provides Client and vendors access to electric throughout the facility. Any extension cords and cables must be secured to prevent tripping hazards. Equipment needing excessive power or non-standard/non 110-volt power need prior, written approval by BCC Management. Any electrical modifications needed for a Client must have prior written approval, be contracted by BCC contracted vendors and may incur a charge to the Client.

BCC’s equipment inventory is usually adequate to accommodate several simultaneous events. Current prices can be found in our General Pricing Information booklet. Please let BCC Management know what your needs are as soon as possible. When the inventory is exhausted, it is the responsibility of the Client to make arrangements for additional equipment needs. See BCC Management for approved vendor list.

In an effort to enhance security and maintain high standards of cleanliness, only BCC staff are permitted to provide event cleaning. BCC delivers a “broom clean” floor. Client is expected to deliver it back in the same condition. There will be additional charges for cleaning tape residue on the floor and bulk trash removal at the conclusion of an event. BCC staff provides a midday and overnight refresh for general session areas located in exhibit halls. Any additional cleaning service needs resulting from production or session activities shall be provided by BCC staff and are billable at the prevailing rates.

Meeting rooms designated as “no access” are not cleaned nor are deliveries made until Client is in the room. Meeting rooms designated as “general access” are cleaned on our schedule and deliveries are made per Client requests as arranged through BCC Management.

MCC cleans all common areas (i.e., restrooms, lobbies, pre-function spaces, etc.).

  • Place all trash into lined garbage cans provided by BCC.
  • Clean all decorating debris before and after event.
  • Pick up all trash items from the floor that are too large to vacuum and place into trash cans
  • Contact on-duty BCC staff for cleanup instructions if spillage occurs.
  • Stacking chairs or vacuuming is not required unless there is excessive small trash on floors. See BCC staff if you have any questions.
  • BCC will provide lined garbage cans for all events and carry out bagged trash. Please notify BCC staff if full cans need to be replaced with empty ones.
  • Excessive cleanup, such as breaking down and removing crates, boxes, packing materials, or decorations may result in additional charges.

Please see your Facility Rental Agreement for a list of exclusive services BCC Management can provide.

Any exhibit, tent, or event that uses lasers, open flame, pyrotechnic or anything of a flammable nature requires prior written approval and could be subject to a fire permit. Please see BCC Management to determine requirements.

All real flame candles must be in glass containers and placed on a fireproof vase, such as glass.

Licensed handguns (both concealed carry and open carry) are permitted on premise, as allowed by state law, unless the type of event being held at BCC falls under an exception that would prohibit a person with a license to carry a handgun at the event. Any exceptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis by BCC Management and will be in accordance with state law. Handguns must be carried in a manner that is allowed by state law. Unlicensed handguns are NOT PERMITTED on the premises Police department or Security staff may request proof of handgun license. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.

It is the responsibility of the Client to make arrangements for first aid services for events at BCC. However, should event demographics or numbers demonstrate the need for such coverage, BCC reserves the right to require Client to engage first aid services for an event. You may contact BCC Management for a list of providers.

Use of a fog machine or any item that emits excessive smoke is prohibited without the presence of a Fire Marshall to turn off and monitor the building’s smoke/fire alarm. The Client is responsible for all cost incurred and securing the presence of a Fire Marshall for the event.

Food and beverage product exhibitors who are germane to events and are lawful manufacturers or distributors of food and/ or beverage products may distribute samples. Samples must be distributed from those specific exhibitor booth locations only. Samples may not exceed two ounces by weight of a solid product, and four ounces by volume of a nonalcoholic beverage product. All alcoholic beverage sampling must be serviced by BCC approved alcohol provider. See BCC Management for a list of approved providers. Approval for distribution of samples must be obtained prior to an event. Liability insurance and health permits are also required.

BCC will not accept delivery of show materials or freight. Freight or shipping carriers must deliver freight to the attention of Client, or official service contractor. If your event does not have an official service contractor and your shipment cannot be hand carried to your space, then you must use the loading zone and have appropriate labor hired to accept and deliver to your space regardless of location. Delivery address must reference the name of the event location (i.e. exhibit hall or meeting room), Client name and must not arrive until the first contracted show day. See BCC Managements for more info

All gas cylinders must be securely fastened to a carriage or to a fixed location at all times, and may be subject to Fire Marshal review. Must obtain prior written approval.

The General Pricing Information booklet is provided to assist with the preparation of your event. Pricing and information regarding ancillary services are included. Pricing is subject to change.

With the prior approval from BCC Management, helium balloons may be used for decorative purposes when they are permanently affixed to authorized displays. If helium balloons are released for any reason within the facility, labor costs associated with the removal of the balloons will be charged to Client at the prevailing rate. Helium balloons distributed outside the facility shall not be permitted inside the building. Additionally, helium balloons may not be released into the outside environment from the premises of BCC. Providers must be on approved vendor list which can be obtained from BCC Management.

The in-house sound system is managed exclusively by BCC ’s Audio Visual Specialist. Any use of the house sound system should be arranged through them in conjunction with BCC Management. BCC does not allow outside equipment to be connected to or operated from the house sound system. There are several incentives when utilizing BCC’s staff A/V Specialist. They can arrange for a complete variety of audio visual services, staging, production and sophisticated multi-media services. Please contact BCC Management for more information. There are additional fees for use of facility equipment or audio lines for broadcasts and recording. Please ask BCC’s A/V Specialist for details and appropriate fees.

BCC’s Facility Rental Agreement is the governing document for an event.

The lighting in all meeting rooms and common areas are set by BCC staff. The Client should not adjust any lights unless given prior written approval from BCC Management. Special lighting needs and theatrical lighting design needs to be coordinated with BCC Management in advance of the event. Additions and changes to room lighting on the event day may not be possible; and if possible, additions and changes will result in additional fees to the Client. If an outside lighting firm is to be used at BCC, they require a written approval by BCC Management and the outside provider must sign up with BCC as an approved vendor.

Load/Weight limits on floors are as follows. Please see BCC Management with any questions.

  • Exhibit Floor - 350 pounds per square foot (psf) distributed load.
  • Common Areas/Lobbies - 100 (psf) distributed load
  • Ballroom - 150 (psf) distributed load.
  • Meeting Rooms - 50 (psf) distributed load.

  • Only on a limited and most restricted basis are any on-site parking permits issued for the loading docks or front drive.
  • Any parking permits issued for the dock or front drive are under the condition that the holder of the permit assumes all liability. Please see BCC Management for additional assistance with parking requirements or for special arrangements.
  • Once items have been unloaded into facility, vehicles need to be moved from loading area as soon as possible.

BCC is not responsible for lost items. However, every effort shall be made by our staff to see that property found or turned in is handled in such a way as to provide the best possible opportunity for return of that property to its rightful owner. Please note that unclaimed items may be disposed of at the discretion of BCC Management

Client is responsible for all damage during an event. Client will be responsible for cleaning costs associated with the removal of stains. If carpet/wall coverings cannot be sufficiently cleaned or if the damage is severe (cuts, rips or tears), the Client will be responsible for the replacement cost of the carpet or wall covering.

Exhibitors are responsible for providing or arranging their own signage and carpeting in the booth area. Tabletop displays may be allowed in a carpeted area without additional treatments. However, any carpeted area used for commercial exhibits or substantial displays must have additional protective carpet laid over BCC’s carpet to protect it from inordinate wear and tear or damage. For further clarification, see BCC Management

Maximum occupancies are assigned for each of the meeting spaces by fire code. Please adhere to set limits.

If you have dedicated refresh schedule requirements beyond removal of trash appropriate labor charges will apply in relation to the scope of the work to be done. Additional charges may be assessed for excessive trash. Our staff does not bus tables.

To the extent of our inventory, a one-time set up within each of your leased meeting space is provided. Changes to the onetime set up and additional room sets or changeovers will be charged to Client accordingly. Instructions for room setup are the responsibility of the Client and should be given to BCC Management at least ten days prior to the event.

Water service is provided at the speaker’s location and a reasonable number of places at the head table in the meeting rooms. For additional water service, contact BCC Management.

Except as otherwise stipulated in the applicable Facility Rental Agreement, BCC retains the exclusive right to approve, sell and/or collect a commission from any event-related novelty or merchandise item. Any items to be sold require prior approval.

ADA needs will be accommodated. For safety reasons, motorized carts, including segways, are not allowed in any public areas including the lobby. To reduce the risk of accidents, please exercise due caution when operating motorized carts in approved areas. Hoverboards, skateboards, and bicycles are not permitted.

Pets are not allowed at BCC, however, service animals are welcome. BCC follows ADA guidelines regarding service animals which are defined as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. To avoid confusion we ask that service animals wear identifying harnesses or collars. If the service animal does not have identifying harnesses or collars, staff may request to see the service animal’s license or registration. If the animal is not licensed or registered, staff may inquire to verify that the animal in question is a service animal needed to aid a person with disabilities. The care or supervision of a service animal is solely the responsibility of his or her owner. BCC does not provide care, food, or special locations for service animals.

There are 132 free public parking spaces in the Wall Street Loft parking garage levels 1 and 2. You access this garage from Texas Avenue east of Main Street. There are 200 free public parking spaces in the parking garage beside the DoubleTree Hotel on levels 3, 4 and 5. These two garages (332 parking spaces) are less than half a block from the BCC . There are 110 parking spaces in the Federal Court House parking lot that can be used on the weekends and after 5 pm during the week. This lot is between Texas Avenue and Wall Street off Baird Street. This lot is one block from the BCC. There are approximately 200 street parking spots within 2 blocks of the BCC that can be used on the weekends and after 5 pm on weekdays. Please see parking map at

Passenger drop-off is located on Texas Avenue.

BCC has operable walls in our meeting rooms, ballrooms and exhibit halls. The walls separate leased spaces into a desired configuration. Once the walls are set per Client specifications, a charge will be incurred for any additional wall movement. Please allow sufficient time to meet your needs. Only BCC staff may move walls.

The BCC provides building security for the facility. It is the Client’s responsibility to arrange for event security. The Client will work with the BCC’s Director of Security to ensure event security meets BCC guidelines. Per TABC regulations, events with alcohol will require at least two (2) security officers. Events with large numbers of minors or events deemed to be “high risk” by BCC will also be required to provide event security. The Client will pay the event security officers directly.

BCC has security cameras inside and outside the building. These cameras are part of our security team’s efforts to ensure the safety of our clients and the pubic.

BCC can provide ticketing services for client. See BCC Management for details and pricing.

BCC provides clients with in-house audio, visual and lighting services. BCC has the first right of refusal to be the exclusive provider for all audio, video and lighting. The Client should work with BCC Management in advance to ensure all needed A/V equipment is in place before your event. BCC does not allow outside sound equipment to be connected to the house sound system. If an outside A/V firm is to be used they require prior written approval by BCC Management and the outside provider must sign up with BCC as an approved vendor.

There are no built in/permanent stages at BCC. This design is to allow for flexibility of the space. Client should speak with BCC Management about staging needs prior to your event

BCC provides free WiFi access inside the Center. Vendors have access to a secured and password protected WiFi connection. Hard wired/ethernet access is available upon request. Please contact BCC Management for assistance and special needs.

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Final report: Nissan Micra long-term test

Date: 08 May 2018   |   Author: Sean Keywood

Nissan Micra 0.9IG-T 90 N-Connecta
P11D price: £16,360
As tested: £18,740
Official consumption: 64.2mpg
Our average consumption: 42.1mpg
Mileage: 2,712

Final Report - Going out in style

As long-term cars go, the Micra was a relatively brief visitor to our fleet, as after three months it's already gone. And in many ways that's a shame, because during its time with us, it did much to impress.

When the Micra first arrived, editor Debbie Wood suggested the Energy Orange paint might divide opinion, but, in fact, all of us on the team were in favour. It's the sort of fun colour that works well on a supermini and combined well with the Micra's funky styling. After several generations of Micras that were either deathly dull or overly cutesy to look at, it's a welcome change that the designers tried to be interesting and different, and with plenty of success - it's certainly not a car that carries its predecessors' image concerns. I was less sure about the associated Energy Orange Interior Pack - the orange dash put me rather in mind of an overdone spray tan - but again, it's certainly eye-catching and interesting, which is what this sort of car needs to stand out.

Micra Gb Rear

Among the favourite features to emerge during the Micra's stay with us was the high-quality 360° parking camera - part of the £600 option Vision+ pack - which provides a birds-eye-style view and makes parking a doddle. Other highlights were the soft and comfortable seats, and a relatively spacious interior and boot.

One of the last drives I took in the Micra was a 400-mile round trip from Kent to visit family in Devon. For the most part, it was good, though there was a snag on the approach to my hometown when the sat-nav kept trying to route me off the main road onto country lanes for no apparent reason. Suspecting there wouldn't be traffic as it was late in the evening, I ignored the system and the original route ended up totally clear, meaning a driver who hadn't known the area would have had 20 minutes added to their journey for no reason.

That late sat-nav slip-up was a shame, as overall there was a lot to like about the Micra's infotainment system. The graphics on the 7in touchscreen could have been a bit sharper, but it was easy to use, helped greatly by the presence of a number of physical buttons alongside the screen, controlling major functions. It's refreshing, especially when so many new cars have these hidden away in fiddly touchscreen submenus. On a personal note, I also enjoyed having a CD player - outdated technology, of course, but a way to avoid eating mobile data with streaming services and fiddling with USB sticks, although the included Apple CarPlay functionality also worked without problems.

Micra Gb Interior Angle

However you played your music, in the Micra it came through a Bose speaker system, a £500 option. This includes two speakers mounted in the driver's headrest, but I ended our time with the car still unconvinced by their merits. Press your head back into the headrest and you can hear them working, but sit normally and, though the sound is good, you can't really tell where it's coming from and it's not noticeably worse sitting in the conventional passenger seats.

Overall driving impressions were that the Micra was more geared towards comfort than fun. It's a perfectly engaging, nippy supermini around town and the three-cylinder engine was never found wanting here or, indeed, on motorways, if you were prepared to work the gearbox a bit - the long slogs to events around the country that are common when working for BusinessCar were never cause for concern. But the B-road handling wasn't the sharpest and it felt more at home in these environments cruising along, allowing you to enjoy the comfortable seats and refined ride. The manual gearbox could have been a bit slicker too, sometimes taking a couple of attempts to engage reverse gear.

Micra Gb Front

Our overall fuel economy of 42.1mpg compared with the official combined figure of 64.2mpg was a bit disappointing; however, it's worth noting that this did improve once the bulk of its mileage switched from inner-city work to motorways and dual carriageways.

Overall, we found the Micra a likeable companion that, despite its town car origins, coped admirably well with the arduous commuting demands placed on members of our fleet. It shall be missed.

5th Report - Mixed outlook

It's a sign of the fast rate of progress with all things autonomous in the motor industry that systems such as rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights are now fitted to humble superminis like our Micra without too much fanfare. However, given the notorious changeability of UK weather, there aren't many features that drivers in this country use more. Unfortunately, on a recent drive from Kent to the Midlands, these systems had one or two niggles.

It was the sort of typical British day, where the weather repeatedly varied from torrential downpour to clear skies and everything in between. Unfortunately, the 'in between' seemed to pose a problem for the Micra's wipers, which in light drizzle refused to switch themselves on, even when the screen was covered in raindrops, forcing me to manually trigger a sweep. When the rain got heavier, they fired up without a problem, but this wasn't until the point when, in a car with conventional wipers, I'd have been switching to continuous wiping anyway, surely defeating the point of the automatic system. I have driven the Micra in drizzle previously and it's been absolutely fine, so I don't know why on this particular journey it struggled, but it was irritating nonetheless.

Micra Wiper

The other issue was with the automatic lights. These are normally very good, coming on as soon as twilight hits or when cloud cover dictates they should be necessary. However, on this particular drive, as the sky repeatedly turned from clear and blue to dark and stormy, they failed to respond. When cars are fitted with these systems, you soon get used to them, so on this journey I twice found myself driving along in pouring rain, through spray kicked up by lorries and with light levels close to dusk, before suddenly realising that my headlights weren't on - not an ideal situation.

The truth is, though, that this feels like a harsh update. Because the fact is, on a six-hour motorway round trip on a mostly miserable day, these little niggles were all I could find to complain about. Perhaps, if that is the case with a supermini, it is the truest indication of just how far motoring development has come.

Mileage: 2,094

Our average fuel consumption: 41mpg

4th Report - The view from above

In the 12 years since I passed my test, there can be few elements of driving that have changed as much as reverse parking. Back then, unless in one of a small handful of models, drivers were wholly reliant on using their mirrors and looking over their shoulder. Now, proximity parking sensors and reversing cameras are commonplace, while cars that can park themselves have stepped out of the realm of sci-fi and on to an increasing number of high streets. Somewhere in between, though, is the 360° camera, as fitted to our long-term Micra.

Parking Cam 2

The system, billed here as the 'Intelligent Around View Monitor', uses cameras on each side and end of the car. It creates an image on the dashboard screen with the car in the centre, showing exactly what is going on all around it. This might sound complicated on paper, but in practice it works brilliantly, and the Nissan system - previously seen on bigger cars in the range - is one of the best. It really is as if there's a drone hovering above the vehicle, giving you a perfect view of your manoeuvre, allowing you to line up precisely with white lines in a car park, or with other cars or the kerb when parallel parking. Certainly, gone are the days of opening the driver's door for a sneak peek at how far you are from the line or kerb before some subtle remanoeuvring. You're still told to keep an eye on your mirrors and out of the window, but the system makes parking in even the toughest of spaces a doddle, especially when combined with the parking sensors, and conventional front and rear camera that also come with the Micra.

All these features are part of the Vision+ pack. It's a £600 option, but we think it's well worth having, especially as it also includes a blind-spot monitoring system. This helps reduce stress on busy motorways, particularly since the Micra isn't the best supermini for all-round visibility.

Mileage: 1,780

Our average fuel consumption: 40.8mpg

3rd Report - City life

The new Nissan Micra is a Japanese car, built in France, but engineered in Cranfield in the UK. Driving the Micra around London, what's immediately noticeable is its impressive comfort and handling, probably something to do with it being engineered for the bumpy and uneven road surfaces in this country.

The suspension on the car is fairly stiff, meaning it doesn't bounce around very much and, in the city, it doesn't thump over the potholes, instead gliding over them effortlessly.

Our Micra corners well too, and feels engaging and stable at speed, fooling you into thinking it's a much bigger car than it actually is. It has light steering, which is helpful in the city, while the clutch is also light and the gearstick is easy to manoeuvre.

Rachel Micra 2

The ability to reach an impressive 64.2mpg according to NEDC cycle tests, and emissions of 99g/km of CO2 means our 0.9-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol test car is a suitable contender for motorway slogs. But the engine makes the Micra a city car at heart.

The smaller engine may cost more than the larger 1.0-litre petrol also offered in the range, but this engine happily zips the car along in the city and feels far punchier, making it worth the premium in our eyes. The engine runs smoothly and quietly most of the time, although you can expect to hear a hearty grunt when you rev it.

It does take a while to warm up and feels a tad reluctant to accelerate sometimes, but nonetheless, you know the turbocharger is there, with its subtle surge of torque every so often.

The worst things about the car, though, are the blind spots. These are caused by the right A-pillar, which can restrict your view quite a lot at junctions. The back windscreen also makes reversing a pain but thanks to the £600 Vision+ pack, Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention is added - definitely worth the premium in our books.

Rachel Boagey

Mileage: 1,350

Our average fuel consumption: 38.2mpg

2nd Report - Sitting comfortably

The first time I drove the Micra, I was forced to pull over within a few miles and investigate something moving around in the driver footwell. I feared a loose object was at risk of interfering with the pedals, but the culprit turned out to be the floor mat, which is only fixed in place at the back, and on our car was curling up at the front, where it was being flicked up when the clutch pedal was depressed. It was annoying - and more than a little disconcerting, so near the brake pedal.

An inauspicious start for the Micra then, but fortunately things have since improved greatly. On my regular motorway-heavy commute, I've been particularly impressed by the seats.

Nissan is keen to talk up the optional Bose speakers mounted in the driver's headrest, but more important to me, in this case, is just how comfortable and supportive they are. Combined with a decent ride quality, they make the Micra a surprisingly relaxing way to travel home after a long day at the office. This is also aided by the blind-spot warning system included as an option with the car, which helps reduce stress in heavy traffic.

The 0.9-litre engine's not overwhelmed by motorways either. You do need to hold the lower gears in the five-speed manual gearbox a bit longer to get up to speed, but you get a fun little three-cylinder engine note while doing so. Once you're at a cruising speed, while we might like a sixth gear to save fuel, it isn't noisy.

The only minor quibble I have from a comfort point of view is the lack of a front armrest, which I do miss when stuck in jams. This also means there's no centre storage compartment, although you do get three central cupholders, making the Micra an ideal car of choice for a team coffee run.

Mileage: 1,107

Our average fuel consumption: 38mpg

1st Report - Is orange the new black?

Entering Europe in 1983, the Nissan Micra has been winning over fans for almost 35 years in the UK. During that time, there have been five generations of the supermini, but it's fair to say that none have been quite as significant as this latest version launched last year.

The previous Micra was something of a characterful and niche choice, more akin to the Fiat 500 in terms of its appeal and styling, but now Nissan is taking the supermini mainstream to challenge the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Seat Ibiza.

Micra Side Debbie

Bold styling cues, a significant growth spurt and the latest modern tech were just some of the headline changes introduced in 2017, and early impressions left us very impressed indeed, awarding the new Micra 9/10 when we drove the car for the first time 12 months ago.

Available as a five-door only, it's not just the styling department in which the new Micra really impresses. This fifth-generation model is much larger than its predecessor, especially in the rear, and boot space has grown significantly to 300 litres, easily on a par with the sector's big hitters like the Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta.

Micra Rear Debbie

There's a choice of four trims and our latest long-termer has been spec'd in popular mid-range N-Connecta. There's also a lot of safety kit on board, including lane-departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high beam, all useful features that are rarely seen as part of standard specification in this class. There's plenty of modern technology, including Apple CarPlay, a 7in infotainment system with sat-nav, cruise control and LED daytime running lights.

Also included with our test car is just over £2,300 worth of options that we're looking forward to testing thoroughly over the next three months. For music lovers, there is the Bose Audio Personal Pack for £500 that includes four Bose speakers and two driver headrest speakers. The Vision+ Pack seems very reasonable for £600, incorporating the firm's 360° camera seen elsewhere on the Qashqai and X-Trail, a moving object detection system and blind-spot monitoring.

Micra Interior Debbie

Helping to brighten up the interior is the Energy Orange Interior Pack for £400 that adds a splash of colour to the dash inserts, the transmission tunnel and the seats. The choice of interior colour pack needs to match that of the exterior paintwork, though, which in our case costs an extra £575.

The Energy Orange Metallic paintwork has already divided opinion in my household and I'm sure it'll do the same in the rest of the team. One thing is for sure though, it'll definitely catch people's attention.

You've only got three choices of engine for the Micra: two petrol and one diesel. It's this turbocharged 0.9-litre that is expected to take a large proportion of sales and hits the sweet spot in terms of versatility, price and running costs.

According to NEDC cycle tests, the 0.9-litre petrol achieved 64.2mpg combined during its round of testing and emits 99g/km of CO2, meaning an 18% BIK tax band for the current 2017-18 year. Meanwhile, the 0-62mph sprint is achieved in 12.1 seconds courtesy of the 90hp and 150Nm of torque on offer, which is perhaps not quite as impressive.

The Micra is geared more towards comfort than sporting agility and we're looking forward to finding out how this engine fares across all types of roads in the weeks to come. Although naturally at home in the city, this engine, on paper at least, appears to be the best choice for motorway slogs - a theory we will definitely be putting to the test.

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Equity eyes more forex trading income with online platform

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Equity Group #ticker:EQTY has launched an online foreign exchange (forex) trading platform that gives customers real-time streaming of rates across multiple currency pairs as it aims to double its forex customers.

The platform, dubbed ‘EazzyFX’, eliminates the need for face-to-face or over-the-phone transactions, giving customers access to competitive prices on both emerging market and major traded currencies.

This will cut settlement time for Equity’s forex transactions from about half an hour to under two minutes, according to Group Director of Treasury James Mutuku.

“Forex trading is still viewed as a mystery and a preserve of elitist club.

"The banks dictate what time to open and close but EazzyFx gives customers the control to trade round the clock with real time settlement,” said Mr Mutuku during the launch in Nairobi.

Mr Mutuku said that the bank expects more volumes to come through due to the convenience of the service.

Key clients being targeted are corporate and small and medium-size enterprise customers.

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EazzyFX will be hosted by Thomson Reuters Electronic Trading, which currently has over 100 banks across 56 countries.

Equity will pay them monthly fee for offering automated prices.

Customers will use the platform to request for forex trade amount, place multiple trade orders, access a full trade workflow and lock in the time they want the deal settled.

Equity group CEO James Mwangi said the platform will be for free but the bank will continue charging the normal commissions it has been charging for forex trading done through face-to-face.

“The platform will be transparent on the commission the bank makes when customers buy or sell currency. We are simply responding to the needs of customers,” said Mr Mwangi.

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He said the bank wants to follow on the successes of digital platforms such as Eazzy Cash, Eazzy Pay and Eazzy Loan to migrate most of its forex customers to the EazzyFx platform.

In the third quarter ended September 2018, Equity booked Sh2.37 billion as forex trading income, down from Sh2.56 billion in the previous nine-month period.

For the year ended December 2017, forex income hit Sh4.11 billion, a 24.2 per cent growth from previous year.


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L.A. Angels Pitcher C.J. Wilson Is Also An Incredible Photographer

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When C.J. Wilson isn't playing baseball, he's documenting his travels through photography.

Wilson started taking photos when he was in high school, but he told Business Insider that it really picked up about five years ago. He started taking more photos for himself, so he could remember all of the wonderful places he has seen.

"It's an individual thing. I really just want to take photos, I do it for myself," Wilson told Business Insider. He added that when he decided to start taking more photos he thought to himself, "I'm going to take rad photos and blow them up and put them on my walls."

And that's exactly what he's been doing. The walls of Wilson's home are filled with photos he has taken of the places he's been. Wilson also shares some of his photography on his Tumblr, Rezoom.

We recently spoke with Wilson about his photography, and he gave us the story behind 10 of his most stunning photos.

"The moonrise was actually a trip that I made with a few of my friends, two of them are photographers and we decided to get the sunrise in Mojave, CA and visit some ghost towns. It was actually my first photo-adventure."

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"Giraffes really are the best animals to photograph because they move slowly, smoothly, and are naturally inquisitive of us."

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"The lion was about 30 feet away from me, staring intently at another male lion…as you could imagine this led to a confrontation which was quite spectacular. That was probably the most anxious or nervous moment I've ever had…sitting in a roofless, door-less jeep while two 450lb male lions fight for dominance."

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C.J. sometimes uses his girlfriend model Lisalla Montenegro as a subject for his photos.

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"The Buddha was a terracotta statue from my friend's house in Cape Town. I was drawn to it initially because it's about 3 feet tall but when I got closer to it, the background fell away and it was almost a portrait of a person instead of a statue."

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"The photos of Julio and Bobby are cool because in that moment they appear formidable, heroic, and dramatic..."

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"...I really enjoy giving an air of a comic book hero to my teammates in these photos, I take them during early batting practice."

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"The shot of LA is from my neighborhood in Griffith Park. There always seems to be a bit of blue haze hanging over the city, but the view is really great."

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"The star trails shot is a 5 minute exposure, so obviously I needed a tripod. I'm still working on taking long exposure shots but they are really rewarding when you get it right."

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"I forget if this is a yak, steer, or ox- but either way she’s got blue eyes and she’s from India."

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The Nasdaq slipped lower for a second day, adding to a decline of nearly 2% percent on Friday.

The tech-heavy index fell by as much as 1.9% in early trading before paring losses as the day progressed.

The S&P 500 and Dow also declined, albeit in more muted fashion, as weakness in tech and raw-materials shares was partially offset by gains in telecom and energy companies.

First up, the scoreboard:

  • Dow: 21,235.67, -36.30, (-0.17%)
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  • Nasdaq: 6,175.46, -32.45, (-0.52%)
  • US 10-year yield: 2.213%, +0.014
  • WTI crude oil: $46.08, +0.25, +0.55%

1. The tech stock 'fairy tale' is heading for a bad ending. The two-day skid in the sector has highlighted the fragility of a tech rally driven largely by a handful of high-flying mega-cap stocks that are more heavily owned by managers of large funds than at any other point in the eight-year bull market.

2. There's a new biggest bull on Wall Street. Jonathan Golub of RBC Capital Markets is still constructive on stocks given what he describes as a recent pickup in global activity, stronger EPS, and reasonable valuations.

3. Advisers are telling investors to go scorched earth on the company that makes EpiPen. Mylan shareholders are being advised to vote against almost every single board member at the company.

4. One of the world's largest hedge funds is returning $8 billion to its investors. Viking Global Investors is returning about a quarter of its capital to investors as its chief investment officer steps down.

5. Bitcoin nearly hits $3,000 before plunging. The cryptocurrency climbed to an all-time high of $2,999.97 a coin in overnight action, only to see the price drop to around $2,666 a coin.

By reversing Wall Street regulations we're risking another Lehman Brothers but 'on a larger scale'

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Robuchon adjusts dining hours for time-starved execs

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Business travellers to Hongkong, who find their busy schedules leave them no time even for lunch, can now take up celebrity chef Joel Robuchon’s new proposition: lunch before or after lunchtime.

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Hongkong is introducing the “L’Unique French bistro dining concept”, which is available during off-peak dining hours and targeted at workaholics and the time starved executives.

The two Michelin-starred L’Atelier at The Landmark in Central will allow this special seating starting June 1, from 11.30am to 12.15pm and 2 to 2.30pm for lunch and from 6.15 to 7pm and 9.30 to 10.30pm for dinner.

Diners have a choice of 10 different L’Unique selection sets, two of which will be served during each meal time. Menus will also be changed every day so as to provide more choice and variety, and customers will be placed at the bar area where they can enjoy a vantage view of the action in the kitchen. To save time, the appetiser, main course and dessert will be served simultaneously.

“This gives busy executives, who start their day early, the choice to recharge with an early lunch, have a quick early-evening meeting over dinner or catch a bite after they end work late at night when quality food options are limited,” said Sebastien Lepinoy, L’Atelier’s executive chef.

Meals, which are priced at HK$268 (US$35) a set, were developed by Robuchon himself.

For enquiries, call the restaurant at tel 852 2166 9000.

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Mary-Kate & Ashley Should Join 'Fuller House' & I've Got 7 Fool Proof Ways To Convince Them

When it comes to the cast of the Full House reboot Fuller House, the gang's all here now that Bob Saget has signed on. Well, the gang minus Michelle, that is. To Uncle Jesse's great disappointment, Fuller House does not have Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who took turns playing the adorable Michelle Tanner, on board for the reboot of the '80s sitcom. As John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse on the show, implied on his social media accounts, the Olsens have declined to fill out the Fuller House cast for alleged reasons such as finding the compensation insufficient and/or no longer being in the acting stages of their lives. The twins haven't acted together in over a decade, and Mary Kate hasn't appeared on the screen since 2011.

While it makes sense that the twins might want to stick to their avant-garde fashion image, rather than return to their cutesy origins, it would be so nice to see the original cast together again. The casting coup also could have helped the Netflix series score the many Mary-Kate and Ashley fans who are still at large as viewers. Public responses to their decision have been pretty emotional, so it still seems possible that the twins will change their minds. (At least, we have to hope that's possible, right?) They're probably at the tipping point, so here are some ways to convince the twins to join Fuller House once and for all:

1. Dress the Fuller House cast exclusively in Elizabeth And James and The Row.

Gone are the sweaters and primary colors of the '80s. What if the whole show was basically an ad for the twins' designer clothing collections? I'd love to see Uncle Jesse in this look.

2. Turn the character of Michelle into a witch.

Because Mary-Kate and Ashley are basically otherworldly beings, playing a witch or ghost seems more related to their current aesthetic than the cutesy youngest child.

3. Rebrand Fuller House as an avant-garde television show.

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Less "you got it dude," more Twin Peaks.

4. Don't give them any lines.

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The notoriously tight-lipped twins could just stand there, spooky and ethereal, and it would go unacknowledged by anyone.

5. Have them play themselves.

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Wouldn't it be hilarious if Michelle Tanner had grown up to become a fashion designer, media icon, business woman, and all around intimidating person?

6. The public should send them scrunchies.

To symbolize their need for the twins to return to their roots as Michelle, the audience could send scrunchies and bows as symbolic tokens. Mary-Kate and Ashley would presumably be so disgusted that they'd have to comply.

7. Get Elizabeth Olsen to do it.

OK, this would actually not involve Mary Kate and Ashley, but it could totally work. Elizabeth is an established actress, and she looks enough like her sisters to convincingly play Michelle.

Problem solved, everyone.

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  • Description: Voted Best Overall and Best Value by Wall St. Journal, our Turducken is a semi-boneless turkey stuffed with a deboned chicken and deboned duck breast and then we add delicious cornbread dressing between each bird. The turducken is frozen in a vacuum sealed bag. To defrost, thaw in refrigerator for 48 hours or for rapid thaw place in clean trash can liner and submerge in cool water for 6-9 hours. * Does contain pork in Cornbread Stuffing.

    ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains wheat, milk and soy.

    Price includes average delivery and the price of Turducken.

    GROUND $63 to $97 2Day $68 to $127 NEXT DAY $72 to $139

    Thawing Instructions: Turducken should thaw thoroughly before cooking. For best results, remove from box and thaw in refrigerator for 48-72 hours.

    Cooking Instructions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove Turducken from packaging. Bake breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan, covered for 4 hours, then uncovered for 1 hour; or to an internal temperature of 165°F. Turducken may be basted during the last hour of cooking if desired.

    Slicing Instructions: For best results, allow an extra 20-30 minutes “resting time” after removing the Turducken from the oven. This allows the juices to be reabsorbed into the meat. Remove string or netting. If netted, pull netting away from the skin, and cut and remove. First, slice off the wings and legs. Cut the remainder into slices approximately ½” to ¾: thick, slicing from wing to wing, then slice once down the middle.

    Check out our delicious Turducken products for your holiday gathering! Or, for your next spring party may we suggest throwing a crawfish boil or shrimp boil. You may want to add some boudin and andouille, to spice it up! Let CajunGrocer serve your Creole and Cajun food needs.

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    Size 15 lbs. Turducken
    Serving Size 5.5oz (5oz cooked) (142g)
    Serving per container 25-30
    Calories 310
    Calories from fat 130
    Total fat 14g
    Saturated fat 4g
    Saturated fat per unit 20
    Cholesterol 95mg
    Cholesterol per unit 31
    Sodium 250mg
    Sodium per unit 10
    Total carbs 12g
    Total carbs per unit 4
    Dietary Fiber <1g
    Dietary fiber per unit 3
    Sugars 3g
    Protein 32g
    Vitamin A 8%
    Vitamin C 2%
    Calcium 4%
    Iron 15%
    Ingredients Turkey [containing up to 8% of a solution (turkey broth, salt, sodium phosphates, sugar, flavorings)], cornbread dressing [water, yellow cornmeal (enriched with folic acid), pork, enriched bleached wheat flour (bleached flour, niacin, reduced iron, enzymes added for improved baking, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), evaporated milk (milk, dipotassium phosphate, carrageenan, vitamin D3), white granulated sugar, soybean oil (soybean oil with TBHQ and dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foam agent added), pork liver, onions, green onions, green bell peppers, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, bicarbonate of soda, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate)], chicken thigh meat, duck, seasoning: (salt, red pepper, garlic, black pepper, chili powder [spices, salt, garlic powder, silicon dioxide] oleo paprika, silicon dioxide - to prevent caking). ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains wheat, milk and soy


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Foreign Buyers Purchased $4.8 Billion in U.S. Commercial Real Estate in 2018

International clients are an important niche market for residential and commercial REALTORS® alike. In the latest 2019 Commercial Real Estate International Business Trends, NAR reported that foreign buyers purchased $4.8 billion of U.S. commercial real estate in 2018.[1] The median value for a buyer-side transaction was $600,000, while the median value for a seller-side transaction was $1 million. The dollar volume of foreign buyer purchases of U.S. commercial property declined in 2018 compared to the $6.7 billion in 2017 and $7.9 billion in 2016 as the economic expansion slowed in Asia (e.g., China, Japan), Canada, Europe (e.g. United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), and Latin America.

Major Buyers of Commercial Property

Asia was the largest source of U.S. commercial property buyers, accounting for about a third (34 percent; 28 percent in 2017) followed by the Canada and Latin America (29 percent; 25 percent in 2017), Europe (20 percent; 29 percent in 2017), Middle East (10 percent; 12 percent in 2017), Oceania (2 percent; 1 percent in 2017), and from other countries that were not identified by respondents (3 percent; 6 percent in 2017).

The top foreign buyers of commercial property were China (21 percent), Canada (7 percent), Mexico (6 percent), Germany (5 percent), India (5 percent), Israel (5 percent), United Kingdom (5 percent), Venezuela (5 percent), Vietnam (5 percent), and Italy (4 percent).

Major Destinations of Buyers of Commercial Property

Florida was top choice among foreign buyers of U.S. commercial property (20 percent) followed by Illinois (13 percent), Texas (11 percent), and California (9 percent). Other top destinations were Georgia, New York, Virginia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, and Oklahoma.

Financing and Types of Property Purchased

About half of commercial foreign buyers, 52 percent, made an all-cash purchase (70 percent in 2017), and 25 percent obtained financing from a U.S. source.

International commercial buyers purchased across a variety of property types, but apartment was the most preferred, at apartment (19 percent), followed by retail (16 percent), land (12 percent), industrial (11 percent), office (9 percent), hotel (9 percent), and other types.

The bulk of foreign buyers of commercial property purchased the property as an investment to be rented out (39 percent in 2017), and 33 percent purchased the property for a business they participate in (34 percent in 2017). The Other category, which accounted for 22 percent (16 percent in 2017), includes a purchase of the property for residential and business-related uses.

Reasons Foreign Client Decided Not to Purchase U.S. Commercial Real Estate

One in five international clients decided not to purchase U.S. commercial properties in 2018 (17 percent in 2017). Understandably, the primary reason deterring a purchase is cost and exchange rate changes (36 percent of clients who decided not to purchase; 30 percent in 2017).Other major reasons are the buyer “could not find a property” (31 percent of clients who decided not to purchase), difficulty moving money out of the country (22 percent; 17 percent in 2017), tax-related issues (22 percent; 17 percent in 2017), immigration/visa (9 percent), and difficulty obtaining financing (9 percent).

[1] NAR also estimates foreign buyer purchases of U.S. residential property. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate, foreign buyers purchased $121 billion of residential property during April 2017—March 2018, or eight percent of the $1.6 trillion of total existing home sales during the same period.

Older Boomers: Most Satisfied Buyers Purchasing Forever Homes

Older Boomers, buyers aged 64 to 72 years, made up 14 percent of all home buyers in 2018 again this year. The median age for this group was 68 years old and they were born between 1946 and 1954. Within this group, they had the third largest share of single female buyers at 20 percent. Their primary reasons for purchasing a home were the desire to live closer to friends and family (22 percent), followed by retirement (19 percent).

Combined, Older Boomers owned the highest share of investment (10 percent) and vacation (seven percent) properties. Older Boomers were the most likely to purchase homes in a rural area (25 percent) and in a small town (14 percent).

Compared to other buyers, they moved the greatest distances at a median of 30 miles, same as the Silent Generation. Older Boomers were the less likely to purchase homes for the quality of school districts or convenience to schools. Rather, they purchased homes for the quality of the neighborhood and for convenience to friends and family. This age group found commuting costs the least important. Overall, Older Boomers were very likely not to make compromises on the home when they purchased (49 percent), citing that they were never moving and it was their forever home (33 percent).

In their home search process, Older Boomers were very likely to contact a real estate agent first and they were the least likely to find the paperwork a difficult step. Older Boomers were the most satisfied with the home buying process at 94 percent.

Older Boomers’ income was below the median income of all buyers ($91,600) at just $83,200 and they purchased homes at a median price of $250,000. Older Boomers were very likely to use the proceeds from the sale of a primary residence as the source of their downpayment (54 percent) and from an IRA account (five percent). They were the largest group of home buyers to have credit card debt at 67 percent.

Older Boomers were the second largest share of home sellers at 22 percent in 2018. The median age for an Older Boomer seller was 68 years. They had the second lowest median income at $81,700. They were the most likely to sell to be closer to friends and family (26 percent) and for retirement (16 percent), and at a median distance of 50 miles from the home they recently purchased. They were also very likely to sell when they wanted to (96 percent). They receive the second highest equity at 43 percent and second highest dollar value at $74,000.

February 2019 Housing Affordability Index

At the national level, housing affordability is up from last month but down from a year ago. Mortgage rates were down from last month at 4.60 percent this February, and up 4.1 percent compared to 4.42 percent a year ago.

  • Housing affordability declined from a year ago in February moving the index down 2.8 percent from 161.5 to 156.9. The median sales price for a single family home sold in February in the US was $251,400 up 3.6 percent from a year ago.
  • Nationally, mortgage rates were up 18 basis point from one year ago (one percentage point equals 100 basis points).
  • The payment as a percentage of income was down from last month at 15.9 percent this February and up from 15.5 percent from a year ago. Regionally, the West has the highest payment at 22.3 percent of income. The South had the second highest payment at 15.7 percent followed by the Northeast at 15.3 percent. The Midwest had the lowest payment as a percentage of income at 12.4 percent.

  • Regionally, the Midwest recorded the biggest increase in home prices at 5.5 percent. The Northeast had an increase of 3.9 percent while the West had a gain of 3.5 percent. The South had the smallest gain in price of 2.2 percent.
  • Regionally, all four regions saw a decline in affordability from a year ago. The Northeast had the biggest drop in affordability of 5.3 percent. The Midwest had a decline of 5.1 percent followed by the South that fell 1.8 percent. The West had the smallest drop of 0.9 percent.
  • On a monthly basis, affordability is up from last month in three of the four regions while the South was flat. The Northeast region had the biggest increase of 3.7 percent. The Midwest had an incline of 2.8 percent. The West had the smallest increase in affordability of 0.4 percent.
  • Despite month-to-month changes, the most affordable region was the Midwest, with an index value of 202.2. The least affordable region remained the West where the index was 112.2. For comparison, the index was 159.6 in the South, and 163.4 in the Northeast.

  • Mortgage applications are currently down while credit availability and new home purchase applications increased. There has been an increase in inventory of modestly prices homes. Median family incomes are growing 2.8 percent while home prices increased 3.6 percent. Despite being down from last year, affordability is up from last month in the US and in three of the four regions with the South being flat. Interest rates have dropped two months in a row, which will lower mortgage payments for future homebuyers.

  • What does housing affordability look like in your market? View the full data release here.
  • The Housing Affordability Index calculation assumes a 20 percent down payment and a 25 percent qualifying ratio (principal and interest payment to income). See further details on the methodology and assumptions behind the calculation here.

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