Breaking down the most recent numbers…

May 1st, 2008 by Samuel Hilbert

I always write about how important it is to look at real estate as being “localized.” National numbers continue to look extremely poor yet in our local numbers we continue to fair relatively well. An article I was reading earlier today did an excellent job at breaking down the numbers specifically to show that there are some signs that things are beginning to turn around. Nationally, the midwest market is still struggling greatly and it really brings down the overall numbers…however, most other regions seem to be turning around. …more

Viewing the market correctly

April 24th, 2008 by Samuel Hilbert

So I will continue to apologize for the lack of updates. We are about back in full business again on the website. It has been quite a change but I am getting excited about the changes happening. Also, thankfully…real estate has finally been picking up again for me.

Today I stopped in to the NWMLS store to purchase a “price reduced” sign. I was having fun with the lady ringing up my purchase and said “I am here to purchase your most popular sign in this market.” It was her response back that really floored me the most. It was one of the most profound and actually true statements I had hear…she said, “Isn’t it funny how all the buyers seem to watch the media too much but the sellers aren’t watching it enough.” This was such a great way to put the current market situation. …more