Massachusetts Home Buyers - It's Time to Spring Forward
It's that time again, and I love these helpful expressions that remind me of which direction I need to go in.
"Spring forward - fall back" says it all about how to proceed during daylight saving time.
It's like the expression from my favorite home inspector who tells me of how to turn a screw - "Lefty Loosy - Righty Tighty." I would be lost without these words of wisdom.
So, this weekend, it is "spring forward" as millions of Americans turn their clocks ahead. The official time for doing so is March 14 at 2:00 a.m. but no one will report you if you wait until Sunday.
As a tidbit, the official time used to be the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. It was that way from 1986 to 2006. In 2007 it was changed to be observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That added around a month of delay to daylight saving time.
If that isn't fascinating enough, did you know that the only two states that do not take part in daylight saving time are Arizona and Hawaii? Apparently, with their blistering summers, they have no need for any additional sunlight.
As far as the relationship between daylight saving time and Realtors® goes, many of us send post cards reminding people to turn their clocks forward or back on this significant weekend. I am usually guilty of this practice myself. However, this year I opted for more of a "spring" theme.
No matter. You don't need a Massachusetts Buyer Broker to tell you when to set your clocks forward. But you do need someone to help you find a wonderful house at a great price - and for that advice, you can call me any time.
Copyright 2010 "Massachusetts Home Buyers - It's Time to Spring Forward"
Claudette Millette, Broker, Owner, The Buyers' Counsel - a Buyer Broker Since 1992
If you have questions about buying a home in Massachusetts please give me a call at
508-881-6230 or Email Me. It will be my pleasure to talk with you.
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