Okay, so this year is winding down and may be known in the history books as the “year of fear.” We have all had alot to feel anxious about regarding the economy, jobs, housing–you know the list. However, I believe we should really celebrate the upcoming year since it looks more hopeful and certain in many respects. In the real estate market in this metro west of Boston area buyers are still buying and sellers are listing their homes despite what the national news would imply. Of course we know that every region is different just as towns within a state vary greatly as well. I attended a seminar a month ago in which several city Realtors (Boston) said they were so busy with calls that there were not enough hours in the day to get work done! Now although I cannot make that claim where I am located 45 minutes west, I can safely say that it is not time to throw in the towel.
A business owner-friend and past customer of mine recently said that they are keeping ahead of the slump with “extra service and an extra cocktail.” These are great words and although as a professional I cannot offer my buyers or sellers a martini straight-up, I can certainly and do strive to offer service beyond their expectations.
We all can stick with the basics, relax and do our best to ease into this hopeful new year. Benjamin Franklin’s words are as true today as then: “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”
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