It's the holidays again, and time for a little gratitude, for what you do have.

These daily habits are sure to make you happier... • Express gratitude. Write down three things you’re thankful for every day to help you appreciate the people, events and things in your life. • Change your perspective. If you can’t change a situation, change the way you see it. • Perform random acts of kindness. Altruism taps into your brain’s pleasure centers and may give you a sense of purpose. • Lighten up. Laughter improves your outlook, reduces stress and may even lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

"Single family inventory remains substantially lower than the same period from a year ago, but there is increasing progress in closing the gap. Compared to October 2012, there is a significant increase for single family median prices in all counties. Single family sales are still coming under pressure compared to October 2012. Median prices increased in San Benito County by 45%, Monterey County by 31%, Santa Cruz County by 29%, and both San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties by 12%." * source, MLSListings