If I blog, I'm giving up some important aspect of my time that I really can't do without, but I believe it's of great importance to enter the new world in which I've lived for over 60 years and sometimes don't even recognize!  The fact that I blog is proof that impossible things can happen every day!

Now I've added reading other people's blogs to my life!  I don't know where it can possible squeeze into my fully packed day, but I'm there.  It's amazing what I've learned.  Today I toured subdivisions with the Cannon team.  There are lots of beautiful subdivisions in the Cedar City area, and that happens to be where I live and sell real estate!  They did a great job!

Then I toured Anna Banana's 6 points to learn how to blog.  I commented on her page that I only read 4 because I thought I couldn't have time to read anymore.  However, I must be addicted because I had to go back and finish 6.  What if I couldn't find them again.  It's not like I know enough yet to know where to look!

After reading several more blogs, I realize it's really late, and I don't have my real estate work done.  My mom is coming tonight along with my son and family.  I'm really excited to see them, so I'll hurry.I love Thanksgiving and company! 

Let's keep dreaming the impossible dream and learn how to use this new world of social networking.  Don't you agree?  Stumbling can be fun as long as you are moving up the ladder.  Remember the easy road doesn't climb.  Blogging and commenting climbs.  It's nice to help each other, and it's fantastic fun!

Please allow me to help with all your real estate needs by calling 435-865-1019 or email naisbitt@infowest.com.  Please check out my website at www.homesincedarcity.com.  I'd love to hear from you!

I was reading through the featured articles this afternoon and suddenly realized I was having fun and learning!  Then I thought, "There must be thousands of real estate blogs on Active Rain."  Right?  How do they get there?

I realize I'm a newcomer to blogging and honestly a newcomer to the world of technology.  Being in my 60's doesn't lend intself to having grown up in the computer world!  We didn't even get a TV until the end of the 50's at my home.  Weren't they invented in 1954?  To make a long story short, I'm really wondering who picks the featured blogs that I'm reading and what criteria was used to pick them. 

Any help for me out there?

Janet Naisbitt-Bagley, ERA REalty Center, Cedar City, UT, www.homesincedarcity.com, naisbitt@infowest.com

ERA Realty Center real estate agents tour homes every Wednesday.  This week, there were only 2 homes on the tour list.  We even had one agent add a third just to make it worthwhile!  Of course, every listing is important!  I remember during the summer we would get 20 homes on our tour list, and we'd have to give up lunch time in order to run through them all at our fastest pace.  Our market typically slows down fall and winter, but I believe the number of listings coming on the market is even less than normal.  What do you think?  Is this the case in your area?

Our number of home buyers has increased over 40% between first quarter and 2nd.  The increase between 2nd and 3rd quarters is over 30%.  I keep thinking that with the increase in the number of buyers and the decrease in the number of listings, we should soon see a match with supply and demand meeting in the middle.  I believe it will be sooner than later.  Do you agree?

For experienced, knowledgeable help with all your real estate needs in Cedar City, Utah, and surrounding areas, please call Janet's team at 800-934-3742 or 865 1019 or email naisbitt@infowest.com.  Check out the MLS at www.homesincedarcity.com. Our clients say we are the REALTOR S who care, and we'd love to let our top service help get you the results you want.

I've heard lots of controversy on both sides for and against the up to $8,000 tax credit extension for home buyers who haven't owned a home in the last 3 years.  Back and forth; back and forth!  I've also heard pros and cons for the addition of current home owners who have owned their home 5 out of the last 8 years.  How about you? What do you think? Let's vote!  For?  Against?

I figure it really doesn't matter whether I agree thoroughly or don't agree at all.  It's here. 

I just hope buyers don't wait until the last minute to take advantage of this extension!  They need to start now.  Some buyers waited too long to put their dream home under contract and wouldn't have received their $8,000 if it hadn't been for the extension.  Loans and appraisals got bogged down and slow at the end with everyone hurrying to close in time. 

The good thing about the extension is that it will give us a boost through the typically slow winter months to the really busy real estate months.  By then the real estate market should be speedily on it's way to recovery when it hits June which is the best selling time of the year for the real estate market in the Cedar City, Utah area!

Please check out my blog on my website at www.homesincedarcity.com for information on the survey that says 5 out of 20 Americans say that they will purchase a home in 2010.  I would think that the tax credit extension will help that come to life!

If you are a buyer or seller, I would love to help you with all your real estate needs.  Please call at 435-865-1019 or toll free at 800-934-3742 or email naisbitt@infowest.com.  Check out the many attractive bargain priced homes available including foreclosures, short sales, and new construction on my website: www.homesincedarcity.com by clicking on search MLS.

I hiked for 2 1/2 hours in Zions National Park yesterday with my daughter-in-law, Becky.  We had an absolutely perfect day!  The weather was just right, and the sky was blue.  We didn't even need sweaters!  We ate in the Zions Lodge while looking out of their huge glass windows at the autumn leaves slowing floating to the ground.  It was wonderful therapy to be with someone that I truly love while enjoying such majestic scenery and peace.  My sense of calm and gratitude for such a breath-takingly beautiful place is still with me today.  It felt warm and fuzzy and wonderful!

Yesterday I was thinking about how grateful I am for living in this free country as I got ready to go to Zions.  I wore my blue tee shirt with the big American flag on it!  All day I was feeling thankful for the many freedoms we enjoy and for those who have sacrificed to to preserve those freedoms. 

Veteran's Day is a special time to be especially grateful for those who have gone above and beyond with their service to this great country.  I feel a deep sense of gratitude to all Veterans including my own family members.  I THANK YOU!  I am also deeply grateful to those who are currently serving.  I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Official word!  $6500 tax credit expansion for buyers who have owned a home 5 out of the last 8 years that meet the criteris!  I did think it was a little unfair that they should be left out of the benefits for buyers!  What about you?  How do you feel about the extension and expansion?

The $8,000 extension will help some of the buyers who thought they could close by November 30 but who have just had the startling news that a delay in the appraisal or some other part of the loan process has occurred (not unusual in this market)! 

I just hope buyers won't delay until the last minute again and lose out! $8,000 in free tax credit money is not something to be playing around waiting until the last minute and hope to make it type thing.

Please call Janet Naisbitt Bagley for help with all your real estate needs at 435-865-1019.  Check out the many bargains and foreclosusres on www.homesincedarcity.com 

Trick or treaters have gone and somehow November rushed in to take its place!  I love November and Thanksgiving and couldn't help but feel joyful as I crunched leaves walking to the office this morning!  I love crunching leaves!  Just a few days ago I was thinking how much fun it is to crunch snow!  Soon, I'll enjoy breaking layers of thin ice!  I do love the 4 seasons we enjoy here in Cedar City, Utah. 

Speaking of time, It's a great time to buy real estate while there is a crisp, cool feeling in the air! Interest rates are low and so are prices.  Great loan programs allow no and low downpayments to reasonably qualified people.  There is a huge selection of attractive homes available right now in the Cedar City, Utah, real estate area. 

Time speeds so quickly by that it's difficult to believe a whole year has passed when sometimes it feels like a day.  Where have all the years gone?  Doesn't time seem to go faster now than when we were children?

I hope our buyers spend this season choosing their dream home.  Why wait?  I believe we all deserve to experience the joy, peace and warmth of living in the home of our dreams now.  And just what is a dream home?  I was given a great definitiion years ago.  It's everything you need with as many of your wants that your can afford.  Can any of you think of a better definition?

Janet Naisbitt-Bagley PC, ERA Realty Center, 259 W. 200 N., Cedar City, UT 84720, 435-865-1019, naisbitt@infowest.com, www.homesincedarcity.com, toll free 800-934-3742

What about the extension for the up to $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers?  Do we have it for sure?  I keep hearing we do, and then I hear we don't.  Then I hear we almost do.  My mom taught me a miss is as good as a mile, so I still have no idea.  Please tell me; who knows? 

If we have it or get it, my concern is that people will think they can wait to buy until next April 2010.  Right now there are people scrambling to buy to meet the end of November deadline.  Some will miss if we don't get the extension.  Loans and appraisals are often taking longer. 

If the tax credit is extended, I hope buyers will use the extra time wisely to get their home under contract now; so they can be sure to get their loan and get the tax credit money and their home.  That's the only way to be sure they'll get it.  There are too many unknowns in the market right now. 

I have heard that the new plan would allow buyers who own homes to take advantage of the tax credit but maybe not quite as much of a tax credit.  I assume there will still be criteria to meet as there is in the current tax credit.

Last night we picked apples from our beautiful tree and felt grateful for a good harvest this year.  The fall air was crisp.  We woke up this morning to snow on the ground in a winter-wonderland.  The transition was a wake-up call that temperatures and weather can be quick-change artists in the Cedar City, Utah, real estate area! 

No matter what the weather, it's a great day to look at homes and get one under contract before it's too late to get the $8,000 tax credit.  Agreed?  Speaking of weather, we hear rumors in the wind that the $8,000 tax credit will be extended.  I'd love to hear from you.  Do you have any input?

Please call Janet Naisbitt-Bagley and her team of licensed REALTORS at 435-865-1019 and check out our huge inventory of homes at www.homesincedarcity.com.  We love referrals and we love listing and selling real estate!

Recently I blogged about my extensive work hours and asked for suggestions to enable me to have a life!  Even though it is late, I want to thank the real estate agent who suggested a form of meditation as an answer to my request for help.  Great suggestion!  I actually took a meditation class a few years back when I was trying to use natural healing to get rid of a brain tumor.  I want you to all wish me luck as I leave now to see if I can remember how!  It's worth a try!  Agreed?