New Hampshire ~ Where Have All the Buyers Gone?

Carole~  I can't blame people for wanting to stay in.  It has been a difficult winter.  My arms are ready to fall off from all of the shoveling.  The phones ARE starting to ring -- maybe someone will venture out.

Esko ~  glad to hear that things are stirring in Las Vegas.  I would think that when our New Hampshire residents return from Vegas, they will get lucky in New Hampshire.

Laura~  I think that you have 2 good theories there... If I see anyone from Maryland around here, I'll send them your way.

Marti~  I think the New Hampshire citizens got spoiled the past couple of years because we haven't had so much snow!  I think we will have to lure them out with some good marketing -- I am going to your wonderful group to get some new ideas!

Michael~ It certainly is HOT in the south -- especially with all the politicans down your way.  Please send anyone you see from New Hampshire home -- there are some great opportunities here -- or if someone want to come from the south to enjoy the snow, have them dress warm and come for a visit.

Mary~  great point -- if they buy an eco-friendly home, they can begin saving money right away!  It sure is cold in Michigan as well.  Hope you stay warm.

Debbie~  I didn't know it got THAT cold in Northern Virginia -- BRRR.  It is hard to handle the lock boxes when it is so cold.  I had a couple of those combo boxes freeze and I couldn't get them to open! 

Jay ~  I hope you cooked dinner for Moni ... or at least took her out to dinner! 

Joan~  I have a good feeling about February too!  First, that is my birthday month -- Also it is valentines day.  Buyers will fall in love with all the homes they see!  Sellers will fall in love with the offers they receive -- everyone will win!

Rick~ I wrote this post because there has been so much negative press about the real estate market that simply is not true for many parts of the United States.  I want consumers to know that there are opportunities and that it is a good time to buy.  There is "safe" financing available-- and there are professiional real estate agents who can help consumers buy and sell homes.  Hope things are going well in Wisconsin.

Teri ~ thank for the comments.  It actually has picked up a lot and I have ended up having a busy couple of weeks.  I am very optimistic about the 2008 market.  There are some wonderful opportunities.  It should be a win/win for both buyers and sellers.

Carol - From reading your recent blog it looks like things are improving in your area.  We have seen things change in the last couple of weeks in New Hampshire as well.  Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Sharon ~ I am ready to move to Florida in the winters.  Our roof is holding up, but I am not sure about my arms -- I have never seen so much snow.  We certainly didn't have to shovel snow in San Francisco.  I had no idea that you have connections to New Hampshire.  I have met several people on Active Rain who have family in this state.  I enjoy your blogs -- and if you do get this way (perhaps for leaf peaping), be sure and let me know.

Jim ~  Don't rub it in!  (lol)  Yes, it is still winter in New Hampshire -- it is a balmy 25 degrees  (brrr), but the sun was out today and some of the snow is melting.  I must admit, it has been a long winter.  The Buyers have come out of their igloos -- and I am cautiously optimistic that this is going to be a busy spring.

Darlene~  We certainly don't have the same markets everywhere in the U.S.  That is great that Raleigh is doing so well.  The current economic report/housing report for New Hampshire was much better than the rest of the nation.  It is very confusing when the media keeps reporting on all othe worse case senarios.  Perhaps, the news will start to reflect more regional trends -- but unfortunately, it is not as exciting for the reporters.