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Doesn't the good Christmas retail season show us some good signs?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with RE/MAX Diamond, Realtors

New Jersey newspapers and media were flooded with the good news of the best retail year since "06.

I saw many indications of an upswing in the "confidence" level of the public this year at Christmas time. First of all, I saw many more homes lit up with Holiday lights. Maybe the Public doesn't think that Christmas is out of season or politically incorrect! I remember energy crisis years when the lights were out at Christmas to be followed by a year with abundant exposure. The energy crisis didn't change, but the public perception of it did. The Public will do as they see fit!

The Public does what they believe rather than what the media dictates. The number of SUV's on the road indicate the kind of vehicle the Public wants to drive rather than the subcompact that we are encouraged to use.

We are hearing so much doom and gloom about the economy, yet we had the biggest retail year in several years. Whasup?

Are people feeling more confident or are they getting tired of the bad press. Buyers and Sellers will soon be tired of the media as well!

http://kreillylund.remax-nj.com

 

Lisa S. Mullins
Glen Allen, VA

I am thinking 2011 will be a growth year.... not quick but steady and slow.

Jan 02, 2011 01:04 AM
Kate Reilly Lund
RE/MAX Diamond, Realtors - Edison, NJ

I believe that too, Lisa. Happy New Year.

Jan 02, 2011 01:07 AM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

I agree with you ....we had to go to the mall last minute for some thing on sale and we couldn't believe how packed it was!    We cut back our spending this year but many I talked to really spent some dollars!!!

My phone has been ringing on listings that have been a bit stale and I have recieved calls from  buyers who were on hold this week so I am very encouraged!!!

May you have a wonderful and successful New Year!

Jan 02, 2011 01:30 AM
Kate Reilly Lund
RE/MAX Diamond, Realtors - Edison, NJ

Oh, Thank you so much, Deborah. May we all have that prosperity God willing.

Remember me with referrals to New Jersey. I am in Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon, Union and Ocean Counties.

Katie the Real Estate Lady

Jan 02, 2011 07:21 AM