Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Four Different Perspectives on the Housing Market and Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy.

You know the names, The Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Forbes, National Public Radio (NPR), and you have trusted them to provide you with news and insight. This month all four of these trusted organizations suggested that now is a great time to buy a new home. But, you have also heard that message before.

Many of you have been bombarded with the same pleas from the National Association of Realtors, National Association of Homebuilders, and their respective state and local counterparts. You also probably assumed they advanced those arguments with their own agendas in mind. And while there might be some validity in that thought initially, the actual truth is much closer than you might have imagined.

As the National Association of Realtors point out in their advertisement, “Every market is different…,” you might not see the same picture in your community but the overall outlook is the same. Interest rates for those who choose to finance a new home purchase continue to be at historic lows. Home prices have dropped dramatically in almost every market to “pre-boom” levels. And lastly, the selection of homes available to purchase is abundant.

Regardless if you are looking at a newly built home, a nice resale, or a bank owned bargain, now really is a great time to make that purchase. Click on the links below to see what the Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Forbes, and National Public Radio have to say.

Wall Street Journal Article

CBS News Money Watch Article

Forbes Article

NPR Interview Transcript







Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Overcaution is as bad as no caution. It makes other people suspicious.

If you expect others to have confidence in you, you must conduct yourself in a way that inspires trust. Being so cautious that you never try anything new will damage your credibility just as much as will throwing all caution to the winds and trying any idea that comes along without thinking it through. (Most people equate any kind of extreme behavior with poor judgment.) But don't fall victim to "analysis paralysis." Learn to separate facts from opinions and make sure your decisions-and your subsequent actions-are based on reliable information. Then take action!

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

On this day in 1989

On this day I became much more tolerant
On this day I came to understand unconditional love
On this day I became more responsible
On this day my goals changed forever
On this day the world became a much different place
On this day I became more appreciative
On this day I grew as a man
On this day I saw life in a new light
On this day I became a better person
On this day I learned to cry
After this day nothing would ever be the same, Mom
I only wish I could have learned all things without losing you…