In Our Neck Of "The Pines"

I am not a seasoned blogger, in fact, I‘ve never even “blogged” before.  I've heard there are sites out there, and I admit to have read a few blogs on several topics, but I don't usually seek them out. However, with that being said, the more I read them, the more intrigued I become, and actually agree it is a great way to communicate.

So, when encouraged to do a real estate blog for the Syosset Patch, I jumped all over it!  I've contributed to The Syosset Patch as a writer before, and I thought this would be right up my alley!  (And I'm not talking about the bowling kind, either.  Although, I do love to bowl - but that's a whole other blog)!

But how exciting I thought it would be to put a spin on what’s going on in our own community in the real estate market. I mean, think about it - real estate, we all have to live somewhere, it’s an integral part of our lives.  Home is not just a place to lay our weary heads at night. It’s a place to find comfort, solace, be with our loved ones, or just be alone to cherish our own down-time and unwind. Where we end up molds us, how we interact, and how we grow and evolve.  What we do and where and we live is centered around our loved ones, too. 

I am passionate about real estate, my family, and my community.  I care about where I live, the people I have in my life, and those I have met along the way, whether it be in my career or just in general, while I always look forward to meeting new people all the time, too. 

This can be a great forum for many of us to communicate by sharing our thoughts, expertise, and experiences to build a stronger, ‘friendly’ real estate community.

So, how do you think the market is doing?  It’s the most asked question I get, especially at the grocery store!  I love it!  My family always asks what took me so long! Just yesterday, I was the local drug store and someone asked the same question, and I'm always happy to stop and chat. I admit, I love to talk, and always have time to talk about a subject that’s near and dear to me.

I would like to think we are all aware of what’s going on in the real estate world. That we listen to the latest real estate news, read the newspaper articles, maybe even read some blogs on the subject, and possibly attentive to the experts who forecast their reports?  But, that might be asking too much, especially in our busy lives.

Unfortunately, sometimes some of these reports may differ!  So much information, so many opinions, it can just drive anyone crazy and you don't know what to believe, or do with all the information!  Let’s put it this way, there will always be good news and bad news, but just take it as the news!  The key is to focus on the facts, and to determine from them.  If you're still confused and looking for answers, the best thing is to seek out a professional.      

Next topic: Is it a good time to buy?