The Fed is really caught between a rock and a hard place with a new rate cut. But it appears that they may cut again. I have previously blogged about how a rate cut is not necessarily good. After all with deficit spending our dollar is devalued and the buyers we are chasing are spending more for
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01/11/2008
NAR expects a 20 percent drop out rate for Realtors in 2008. Some of that is obviously market driven. But even in a good market the retention rate of folks making a living as Realtors is low. Lets look at itYou think, I want to be a Realtor. The lady/gentlemen that sold me my house made a pile of
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01/10/2008
Our Market is in trouble. Not just mine , but yours and all of ours. It is not from the sub prime problem. It is not from speculators. It is not from drought or fire. All these things are not so good but they do not effect OUR overall market.What is killing our market today is our governments ina
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01/07/2008
Looking for property or homes in the Mountains? We have some great New listings in 2008. 51 acres with a small home on it priced at 13,800 per acre. Located in Pickens County Georgia and suitable for horses with some clearingWe also have some great investment or building lots starting as low as 3
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01/05/2008
A big question here in the mountains is how will the gated communities do in 2008. Typically the gated communities have amenities and homes are priced higher than their surrounding competition. The gated communities often draw buyers from outside the area as well as outside the State.So number o
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01/04/2008
OK before we get to the real reason 2008 will be fantastic lets talk about some conditions.1 The jumbo problem will play itself out and the upper end of the market will pick up.2 First time buyers will hear the message about low rates, good prices, and large selection and buy.3 Certain areas will
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01/01/2008
