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The Market today

 

In 2008 I felt like a Munchkin. Some one dropped a market on my House !!! The wicked witch had a Wall Street Address. Her minions were not flying Monkeys but Credit Default Swaps and CDO's.

So here are the questions . Are lower interest rates the Ruby Slippers ?  Will Buyers come out? I think so. I think the storm is just about over. As Realtors maybe when we get to Emerald City we should be asking the Wizard for some Tums. But regardless, The opportunity is here. It is now . And in the end we will be better Realtors for it. And we will help many get into their dream homes which are now more affordable

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Charlie Ragonesi All Mountain Realty Big Canoe and Mountain Blog

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Comments(10)

South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

HI Charlie... great way to tell the story.  I just hope that the Wizard behind the curtain is not silly and cause more problems.  I think we can weather this storm if we just duck our heads down and keep working and ignoring all the naysayers and doom and gloom folks. Because it really is a great time to buy for those who are ready and able. 

Dec 29, 2008 11:50 PM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

Charlie...how funny....a great anology.  Well....I can'f afford to think anything other than 2009 will be a better year...hope you have a good one... :)

Dec 29, 2008 11:52 PM
Mark Watterson
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Real Estate

I hope the Wizard really is one and not fake.  We do need someone paying attention to the housing market and it issues.  I'm wishing for a market bottom in 2009.  Thanks for the analogy and humor. 

Dec 30, 2008 12:12 AM
Jon Wnoroski
America's 1st Choice RH Realty Co., Inc. - Green, OH
Summit County Realtor

Hi Charlie - Lower interest rates, plenty of inventory, and opportunities for a great price ought to be incentive for buyers to get active in this market.  Loans are available and the time is right to buy.

Dec 30, 2008 12:20 AM
Ilyce Glink
Think Glink Media - Chicago, IL
Best-selling author, award-winning TV/radio host.

Charlie- Great post. I hope the end of this storm is in sight, too! We're sure not in Kansas anymore.

Dec 30, 2008 01:35 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Charlie,

Nice touch! Just follow that yellow brick road!!! Thanks,   Fran

Dec 30, 2008 02:28 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Charlie-awesome post and so very true...I think we can make 2009 great but its up to us!  I really have enjoyed our interractons and really appreciate your wisdom.  Thank you for your support throughout the year.  Wishing you a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2009...I say its time to take our market back..good...bad or ugly...It's ours for the taking.

p.s.  The Ruby slippers...bailout money...I want those shoes!

Dec 30, 2008 11:41 PM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Charlie, What a great post. It reminds me of "I've fallen and I can't get up". Hopefully we will all get up and get back to some better business. Happy New Year.

Dec 31, 2008 12:53 AM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

Lower prices have been the key out here. One third of San Diego households can now afford a home, up from a mere 7% just 2½ years ago.

If my home inspection Clients are any indication, lots of foreigners are buying up American real estate.

Best wishes for health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2009.

Jan 02, 2009 08:48 PM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Charlie, One of my all time favorite movies of all time.  Love it.  Great post - let's see what 2009 brings.

Jan 04, 2009 04:43 AM