Baby It's Cold Outside

Hello from Chicago. We just experienced our coldest weekend of the year. Let's hope that was the coldest weekend of the entire year! Here in downtown Chicago our temperatures are more temperate than even 40 miles west of Chicago. The waters of Lake Michigan can be very kind to us, keeping our air temperature warm in the winter, and a bit cooler in the summer. But 0 degrees with minus 25 degrees windchill is cold.

But....I sense that the real estate market is heating up. I have had a uptick in the number of showings on my listings, and even an increase in offers. That means inspectors are busier, attorneys are getting contracts, lenders are getting loan applications...........

So, if we all have a positive attitude, I think we can see the housing slump end very ungracefully with a bang! If you are interested in buying - call your agent and get out there. If you need to sell, there are properties going under contract and you will be one of the "new" properties on the market. So call your agent and get on the market!

Day 1

This is the first post in my blog. It is an interesting season for the real estate market. Buyers and sellers are both busy with parties, shopping, and family. I am continually talking to people who are preparing to make a move in 2008. Now is a great time to be keeping tabs on those credit card balances and thinking about what type of home best suits you. Or if you are planning to sell, now is the time to be making the repairs and improvements that will make your home stand out.

Enjoy what is left of the weekend!