Duane, in the big picture it is a terrific time to buy.  In the short term, I'm getting a lot of reticence from buyers afraid that their investment will go down further.  On Florida's Space Coast, with the current space program ending in less than 2 years, there is a real concern for job security.  Unfortunately Florida is one of the states with the highest foreclosures; people are very wary of compromising what security they now have.  Truthfully, I can't blame them.  The need for us to be counselors has never been greater.

Duane - if sunshine alone could pay the bills, we would be sitting pretty :-)  NASA, and the Space Alliance companies, is the largest employer in Titusville and it's surrounds, employing nearly 18,000 people.  Right now there's a lot of rumor and speculation about the future, it's a double whammy for this area. 

Robin - do you mean educate because of the Space Program or because of it's effect on the area?

Duane- The population in Titusville is around 45,000, I'll need all the cheering I can get - thanks!  It's a matter of staying positive while this passes, A|R is very helpful and I'm grateful.

Bill & Barbara Jo- Thanks for your enthusiasm :-)  Some market area have picked up more than others.  Sellers are still having a hard time understanding why it takes so long to get their house sold.  The worst is when the price is "perfect" but still no buyers step up to the plate.  I feel for them and I don't mind the handholding; we'll get through it.  Sometimes reality is not kind!

Thanks Gita - the inventory is amazing.  But more important is prices have rolled back to around 2003 so the buys are also amazing.  It won't last forever and the smart money is starting to get back into the market, but there's no sense of urgency either.  Many would-be-buyers want to be more sure of the bottom.  When the tide turns they will come off the fence en masse, can hardly wait :-)

Hi Jeff - Thanks for popping in :-)  Bay Towers has 6 active listings, 5 are short sales.  There are no pending sales.  According to MLS there have been no resale closings at all in Bay Towers.

Duane - I'm open to suggestions for unique services!

Diane -  It is a great tool - if only the market would stand still for even a couple of months.  Seems every time I address the pricing issue, it's to say prices are being further pressured lower.  I feel very badly for the sellers, there's no continuity for them to get a hold of.

Duane - too funny - I say that all the time, it usually gets a laugh and a listing!!!