Good News!
NEWS - January 2012
Ok, I
know many of us have been saying this for some time now, but when the news
media starts saying it – well, I guess that makes people stand up and take
notice. a number of recent articles in the national press are now saying that
it might be the right time for consumers, who have largely been on the
sidelines, to jump back into the housing market.
I
understand why potential buyers, whether first-timers or move-up buyers, remain
cautious given all the economic headwinds and bad news out there. Economic
growth has been slow, the jobless rate too high, and don’t even get me started
about the politics in Washington, the euro-zone debt problems and the
challenges facing Greece.
But I often
urge buyers to examine what I like to call your “personal economy.” That is, if
you have a steady job, reasonable credit, and enough savings for a solid down
payment, you might want to take a deep breath and think about taking the leap
into the housing market while prices and interest rates are so low.
Read what
two of the nation’s top business publications, Fortune magazine and the
Wall Street Journal, are telling their readers: “Forget stocks. Don’t bet
on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset
class in America is housing.”
-“Two key measures now suggest it’s an
excellent time to buy a house, either to live in for the long term or for investment
income.”
–“It’s
Time to Buy that House,” the Wall Street Journal article by Jack Hough.
Fortune
says that consumers may
be confused by conflicting news reports on the housing market, and that could
be impacting their confidence in buying a home. However, housing affordability
has never been better.
Food For Thought!
Hope
you had a wonderful break. Thank you for your continued support and your
referrals to your friends, family and colleagues. Even in this complicated real
estate market, 2011 was my best year in the business and it is thanks to you.
Ever since I became a Realtor, my aim has been to make a
difference in people’s lives. This business is about so much more than just
finding houses. It’s about finding homes—the kind that allow people to feel
safe, express their personalities, as well as provide physical and financial
shelter.
Helping people find their dream homes—or assisting sellers
to make sure they get top dollar for their valuable investment—often happens
through referrals from great people like you. So if you know of anyone looking
to buy or sell, please don’t hesitate to mention me and my services. I will be
glad to provide them with nothing but the best in service and follow-through.
Thank you for keeping me in mind!
Janice Lee
International President’s Circle
Top Producer, Realtor
415-832-9151
JaniceFLee@Gmail.com
TIP
OF THE MONTH
Did
you know that you can take depreciation and the cost of maintaining as a tax
deduction investment?
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