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Obama, Romney, Hillary, Giuliani, Huckabee? Real Estate Wins No Matter What

This is is not a political post. This is a real estate post. Short and simple.

The people of the United States elect a new president every 4 years.

A new President of the United States brings a new administration, new ideas, new programs, new people. Out with the old. In with the new.

Most government employees, diplomats, judges, civil servants, ambassadors, staff people, cabinet members, lobbyists, policy makers, and their families choose to live in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. or suburban Maryland.

Many of those on the way out will choose to move from the D.C. area. Those who hold the new positions will be looking for homes in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland.

The Presidential Election is good for real estate in Northern Virginia. Many homes will be going on the market come November. Many more people will be relocating to Northern Virginia and D.C.

Do you know who's going to win?

GET A JUMP ON YOUR NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME SEARCH

And please don't forget to vote!

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Posted by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate on 01/07/2008 08:37 PM

Comments (70)

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70 Comments on Obama, Romney, Hillary, Giuliani, Huckabee? Real Estate Wins No Matter What

JAN

2008

That is why I tell people come 2009 our market should turn around and come back, when a new president comes in things always change.

Love the Hilary graphic. <hee hee>

Hopefully the new president will not try to raise the capital gains. That will be hurt the recovery.

Hey....you are going to have a wonderful year!!! Have fun at Inman!

Brian - This is a good post. I have been through two previous Presidential elections during my real estate career, and both times it was good for the market here as well. By the way, I also like the Hillary graphic.

Brian, yes I know how is going to win, but I am sworn to secrecy.

Hint.. They don't wear a skirt...Wait a minute HC doesn't wear a skirt.

Change that to they don't wear lipstick... wait a minute Guilianni dressed as a drag queen...

Hint They have been married to one woman......that narrows the field a bit

Hope you sell a lot a homes to the bureaucrats

Ginger

Brian - You're in the right place at the right time, my friend. See you tomorrow!

Brian, interesting that I'd never thought of this before. How the "comings and goings" of DC can affect the market. Duh! Out of sight (read out of my wallet in this case) out of mind.

I love how this is an a-political post (ix-nay illary-hay) and that you haven't interjected any opinion at all LOL!!! Cute graphic though!

-Colleen

JAN

2008

Interesting comments, I enjoyed them very much. Billary might become the nominee over Barcaca Hussien Oprama?

Now the Hillary photo might indicate that you aren't a fan? Our market has the advantage of all of the military and government transfers that come and go on a regular basis. My barometer is going to be how many of my military clients want to rent vs buy with the upcoming set of orders.

Brian - Great shot of Hillary :)

Looks like a Political Post to me - with a picture like that of Hilary! Sorry - I think thats in bad taste.

If you want to make fun - make fun of all or none.

Brian Arthur and I have been through 8 Presidential Campaigns as REALTORS and it really has never had a a noticeable impact on real estate activity in the area. The number of people coming and going is insignificant and the staffers are primarily renters. Additionally, since most of the Representatives and Senators are re-elected the impact there is almost non-existent. I hope I am wrong, but I am looking at past activity as a guide. Remember, the activity is spread over DC, MD and VA - a drop in the bucket. Also, many of them rent, share apartments and fly home at the end of the week as well

LOL!!! at the graphics!

So Brian.... how do you feel about Hillary?

(I don't agree with James... this is your post... you may do what ever you like)

Brian - I tell you what, I wasn't even thinking about how the elections play into Real Estate in your area, but you are right Brian. Love the graphics too....poor Hillary:-)

Brian, it sounds like you have some potential relocation business in your future. Have a great time at Inman and give us updates!

I fully expected the Hillary graphic to have a link on it. I think you should add that! Yes, the change of administrtion does bring us business... We are in a unique situation.

Great point. This and the BRAC should help.

JAN

2008

Brian, I like your "spin" but I'm really sorry that you only have movement in your market every 4 or 8 years.

Bill Roberts

JAN

2008

That is what is so great about our area. Every time there is an election, we get a new influx of people that keeps the real estate churning. I liked your Hillary Devil!

HEATHER: Whether for the better or worse, things do always change with a new president. Thanks for your comment.

KELLY: Thanks for your comment. It kinda turned a non-political post into a tad bit political, didn't it?

RANDY: I definitely agree with your comment. A low capital gains tax certainly benefits all of us in the real estate industry as well as being a big encouragement for home ownership.

SALLY: Thanks for your comment. As you know, I did have a great time and great learning experience at the Inman Conference.

JASON: Thanks for your comment. After this election, you may see a bunch of Texans returning from Washington to your area.

GINGER: Your comment is great. Thanks for making me chuckle and bringing a smile to my face.

TOM: Thanks for your comment. I always try to be in the right place at the right time. That place was NYC this past week.

COLLEEN: Thanks for your comment and your opinion. Feel free to express your opinions on my posts whether they agree with me or they are contrary.

LANCE: Thanks for your humor.

CINDY: Yes, the military transfers in and out are a big part of the migration to and from the D.C. Capital Area. Thanks for your comments, and yes, you did get at least a small hint of my politics. I'm not telling any more right now.

BILL: Thanks for your comment.

JAMES: Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry you find the post to be in bad taste, but I'm not criticizing anyone else's political views and may or may not be expressing my opinion here. After all, it is my post on my blog and I don't see a problem with presenting my views if I wish. There are likely Democrats, Republicans and Independents who will all find the graphic funny, and they can make up their own minds whether or not they wish to associate with me because of the post. I certainly could have poked fun at all the candidates, but in this case, did not wish to do so.

KAREN: I think that you are probably right about the staffers being primarily renters and I certainly trust your experience. Thanks for providing your perspective.

CHARLES: I'm glad that I got you laughing.

MARTIN: Thanks for your comment and your vote of confidence. Let's just say that I'm not in Hillary's camp.

JASON: Thanks for your comments. No matter who wins, we'll have less people speaking with a Texas Twang in another year.

DIANE: Thanks for your comment -- I do hope that the elections bring a spike in business.

MARGARET: Thanks for your comment. I may just add the link, or maybe not.

SCOTT: BRAC is certainly another big issue in the area with all of the military relocations and base closures and shifts.

BILL: I'm not sure how to read your comment. We obviously have movement in the market much more often. Maybe you're talking about having more frequent elections. Is it a call to "throw the bums out" much more often?