Marc, Sandra Cummings wrote a blog about an experience she had with some buyers today which fits right in with this.  Everybody wants a steal.

Marc, THis is a must read.  I can't tell you how many phone calls I get from people who want to get a pre-approval and then ask me how much lower should they make offers on properties.  They have been watching the news so they know!..lol  I tell them that each property is different.  They should speak to their Realtor to get solid advice.  I just handle the money.

Marc, I guess it must be frustrating, in a way, to have buyers come with preconceived notions about the market. I am glad to hear your market is still thriving! I would be curious to know where (what country, state, etc) your buyers are mostly from.

George - I just read Sandra's post- thanks for the link.  A lot of people are having similar problems-

Matt- Exactly- I love hearing 'well, i read in the paper that.....' then comes the verbal 60% offer!!  Ah, no.

Karen - Not thriving just yet, but certainly getting better!  Mostly from the northeast, but I could use a few more from RI!

I'll be at Hutchinson Island later next week, on a boat, though, so I probably won't be around your area. The talk around here is that Florida is a good time to buy right now! And you know people in the cold areas really want to be where you are:)