Thanks for the very informative video Phillip Himes, and good luck with your business.
By the way Phillip, welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first blog post.
Thanks Sybil
If lots of folks move to Canada, we will be here to help them.
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
I love our country and I know others do also. Moving to Canada just isn't a good option, but if they do I will be happy to sell thier home.
Phillip the housing market has been horrible for most of the country since 2007. The low interest rates have failed to do what they should have done. I for one will welcome the higher interest rates. Even though higher rates will reduce buying power, they will motivate the fence sitters to act and purchase a home in fear the rates will continue to grow. The market needs motivation, and higher rates will motive homebuyers to act now and not later. So while highe rates will reduce buying power, the will motivate an increase in sales.
Having said that my opinion and $2.00 might buy you a cup of coffee these days.
Michael J. Perry
Lancaster, PA
George I agree with you, totally. Rising interest rates will mean the economy is improving. This will eventually bring a better employment opportunities and higher wages. We just have to be patient since wages and job growth are lagging indicators to a strong economy.
Hi Phillip, Welcome to ActiveRain. This is a great place to share your knowlegdge and learn from other industry professionals!
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
Only time will tell, but I think we will all be Okay Phillip.
Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
All the best of success to you.
Bob
Bob, we will always be ok. People will always need housing and those who are informed can structure their business to take advantage of future market.
It's really about creating MIDDLE Class jobs and restoring AFFORDABLE Health care for Americans !
You got it Michael. We just have to be patient and let the economy recover from all the government meddling. We eventually will have a much stronger market.
Good morning, Phillip Himes you have to admit, Michelle Carr-Crowe-Top 1% Diamond Certified Agent Sells Homes San Jose, Cupertino, Saratoga, Palo Alto-Just Call 408-252-8900 made a great point....sounds like the market is going to soar.... fasten your seatbelt Phillip!!! you'll be going for the ride of your life....
Barbara, I am buckled up.
and welcome to ActiveRain...it's a great place to learn, share, market and network....and I hope you enjoy it and benefit from all of it....
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
Welcome to Active Rain. I hope you enjoy your time here.
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
Phillip, we have a real estate tycoon moving into the White House, and you think he would actually let house prices tank? Hmmm. Who knows? They might!
Patricia, Thanks for you comments. I don't think that at all. I think he will actually make the economy stronger. We should see inflation which will make house prices rise. In addition, we should see interest rate rise which will reduce the buying power of our clients. This is designed to motivate them to buy sooner rather than later.
Oh! And welcome to ActiveRain. We could have you addicted in no time.
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
Welcome to Activerain, congratulations on your first post. This is a great place to learn, share and enjoy your journey with like minded professionals.
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
Welcome to ActiveRain Phillip Himes.
This is The Best place to learn, share and build relationships with like-minded professionals.
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
And congratulations on first great post with video embedded. Looking forward to more such great posts.
Phillip Himes
League City, TX
Home buyers in your area should call you to be their agent.
My daughter lives in Bucks County. She just graduated Penn State a couple of years ago. It is so pretty up there.