Farewell Omicron? Hello a more normal life?

The Deer Island treatment plant of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority reports COVID-19 in wastewater and the data is analysed by Biobot Analytics. Because this is real time information and covers all households – not just those who are tested or report self-testing results – it is considered both the most reliable source as well as being an early indicator of infections.

Here is the chart of recent history:

The chart is busy as it covers both the Southern and Northern sections of MWRA but this table shows the huge drop since the peak was recorded on January 5th:

There is, of course, always the risk of a new variant emerging, but with so many of us vaccinated there does at least seem to be a cause for optimism that life may be able to return to a more familiar pattern in the near future. Risks remain – think Ukraine and ever higher inflation, but the latter at least is in part because of the strength of the economy, while a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis should see a drop in oil prices.

For my thoughts on interest rates read Earth to Federal Reserve: What are you waiting for?

And read these recent articles:
February Inventory – Marco? Marco? Where are you?
How Marblehead’s 2022 Property Tax Rate is calculated
Essex County 2022 Property Tax Rates: Town by Town guide
Essex County 2022 Commercial Property Tax Rates: Town by Town guide
Big Jump in 2022 Conforming Mortgage Limits
Guide to Buying and Selling in Southwest Florida

If you – or somebody you know – are considering buying or selling a home and have questions about the market and/or current home prices, please contact me on 617.834.8205.

“If you’re interested in Marblehead, you have to visit the blog of Mr. Andrew Oliver, author and curator of Oliver Reports . He’s assembled the most comprehensive analysis of Essex County we know of with market data and trends going back decades. It’s a great starting point for those looking in the towns of Marblehead, Sale, Beverly, Lynn and Swampscott.”

Andrew Oliver
Market Analyst | Team Harborside | teamharborside.com
REALTOR®

m. 617.834.8205

www.OliverReportsMA.com

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Andrew Oliver
Sales Associate | Market Analyst | DomainRealty.com
REALTOR®

Naples, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers
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m. 617.834.8205
www.MarbleheadSouth.com

www.OliverReportsFL.com