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Think Spring!

By Brian Schulman

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA RS134746A

March 21, 2008 10:20 AM

Spring arrived yesterday! The vernal equinox is here. It didn't feel like Spring yesterday, what with the cold winds and temperatures in the 30s. Today in Lancaster County, PA the day started in the 30s as well - but it warmed up and the sun is out!

Buyers, who may have been hibernating for the winter, have been timidly emerging from their caves and testing the housing waters again.

Spring is a time for rebirth. It's always been my favorite season. You can actually smell the difference in the air. There's an excitement, a feeling of possibilities, an energy that seems to return to both our surroundings and to ourselves.

Today is Good Friday. I have a feeling that new and positive things are going to be in store for us in the coming real estate season. I'm motivated to work hard and help to make those good things happen. But not this weekend. This weekend I'm going to quietly appreciate the Spring weather and the greening of the grass. To all my friends who read and contribute to Active Rain, I wish a happy and peaceful Easter.

Brian Schulman offers expert personalized real estate representation and services in Lancaster County, PA. To contact him, visit http://www.FindLancasterHomes.com/

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Sonja Priebe

City Realty Inc. - Olympia, WA

Brian,

Great optimism. You're right! Sounds like the same weather we have in Washington State.

Happy Easter!

Sonja

Mar 21, 2008 10:32 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Hi, Sonja,

I guess that those of us who have colder winters have a greater appreciation for the warmer spring weather! Thanks for stopping by.

Mar 21, 2008 10:38 AM

Vincent McKamy

Samson Properties - Fredericksburg, VA

Realtor Fredericksburg Virginia

Good optimism you have there Brian - I hope you are right about the upcoming year.

Mar 21, 2008 10:50 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Brian,

Best wishes to you for a very peaceful and happy Easter weekend and thank you for writing such a beautiful post.

Mar 21, 2008 10:54 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Vincent, spring weather makes me feel optimistic. I hope I'm right, too.

Mar 21, 2008 10:54 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Jo, thank you. And best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday.

Brian

Mar 21, 2008 10:57 AM

Linda Scanlan

A Fan of AR - Burleson, TX

Hi Brian - I don't stop by here often enough! I love your photos!

Mar 21, 2008 11:14 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Linda, I'm glad you did stop by... :o)

Mar 21, 2008 12:53 PM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Brian:

Great Pictures Brings back fond memories of family gatherings and hiding Easter eggs.

Mar 23, 2008 10:00 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

I'm glad it brought back pleasant memories, Alan. My favorite was actually the tulips - I always thought they were the prettiest flowers, and they come in such a variety of shapes and colors.

Mar 23, 2008 12:09 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Spring is a great time of year. We look forward to different things : Spring flowers, Spring break, March Madness, Spring training, or Spring Real Estate Season. I love the picture of the tulips . Have a great spring.

Mar 24, 2008 11:26 AM

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Brian, very refreshing post. I think Spring just may be my favorite time of the year as well....and I love the smells of gardenias, allysm, and roses blooming. Today was 88..........10 degrees over the average, but it was fabulous!!

Mar 24, 2008 02:35 PM

Chuck Willman

Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT

NewHouseUtah.com

I've yet to experience a Pennsylvania spring... but if it's anything like the autumns there... well- it's almost heaven. I have very fond memories of seeing the trees turn color- it's something we don't get so much in Arizona.

Mar 25, 2008 07:30 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Gita, I'm looking forward to the spring real estate season - but my real excitement and rejuvenation comes from spring itself!

Mar 25, 2008 09:09 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Teri, ironically, the day after I wrote this homage to spring, it snowed! But I still am quite sure that spring wseather is coming... :o)

Mar 25, 2008 09:15 AM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Chuck, every season in Pennsylvania is totally different. Autumn is a beautiful season, too, with its own look and smells. Spring looks and smells fresh. You can almost smell the sunshine! That fresh smell fades away with the heat of summer. And I have no particular use for winter at all (not being a skiier).

Mar 25, 2008 09:18 AM

Dick Betts

TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL

REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

If you live within 3 hours of Harrisburg, PA and want 2 full days of Mobile Technology Training and Web Presence then do we have an event for you! The dates are April 17th and 18th, Central Penn MLS in Enola, a suburb of Harrisburg has hired me to present a full 2 day event. Word of mouth has agents from 2 hours away already signing up for the classes and we are about to launch a major advertising campaign so you better sign up early. If you have any questions on what will be covered I have a link below on the class schedule.

Smartphone users, feel like your Smartphone is smarter then you? Do you want to work Smarter not Harder? This 13 hour training event will help you get a handle on your Smartphone and teach you how to work smarter. We will be doing 9 hours of hands on so bring your chargers!

If you don't currently own a Smartphone but know you need one, then ATTEND! Normally 25% of my classes are agents thinking about buying a phone and I am there to help you decide what is best for you and where the best deals are.

Here's a link for more info;

http://www.dickbetts.com/harrisburg.html

Apr 01, 2008 02:55 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

We didn't think it felt like spring here either, for the last week of March we were getting snow everyday. We haven't had that happen in years and they actually had to extend the deadline to remove our studded tires from our car.

Apr 07, 2008 05:27 PM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Todd, in PA studded tires are apparently allowed until April 15, but I don't know how popular they are any more. They chew up the pavement, plus modern all-weather tires are a lot more effective than they used to be. Anyway, the weather here has been in the 50s recently!

Apr 08, 2008 07:35 AM