It’s pretty hard to believe that 2016 is coming to a close.   To say it has been a “interesting” year would be an understatement!   Dominated by the most bizarre election cycle in my adult life, news and fake news, Bruce Jenner’s transition into Caitlyn Jenner, on going racial tensions and police issues, I for one am hoping for a less exciting 2017 and hopefully one filled with more peace world wide.

Having said that,  I hope to have a very exciting 2017 in real estate!  We are optimistic that the promise of lower taxes and lower health care costs will help motivate those who are on the fence to make the move they’ve been considering.   Interest rates have already risen a quarter of a percent so buying power will be reduced for some.   But as I continue to preach, my first home had an interest rate of 10% !  So until we get back up in that range, NO COMPLAINING!  🙂

Another thing I would love for you all to put in the back of your minds, is referrals.  If you have anyone in your circle of family or friends who are in need of professional real estate guidance, I would appreciate the opportunity to speak to them.  I am also able to make out of town/state referrals if you have family far away who need real estate help.   I had the pleasure of working with a buyer this year who was referred to me by her uncle in California who was a real estate agent there but obviously could not assist her here in Missouri!   Last year I assisted members  of my own family as they relocated back here to Missouri from Texas, referring them to a Texas Coldwell Banker team to assist them with selling and then I helped them to buy here while they were still out of town.   I know sometimes you may not think that I can assist folks that don’t actually live here but we can!  And when we make the referral to a Coldwell Banker agent in another city, they keep us in the loop on what is happening with that transaction so we can monitor things for our referred client.

I just want to say thank you to all the wonderful people that I had the privilege of working with this year.   It’s such a wonderful thing to help folks find their new home and to help those selling an home make as stress free a transition as possible.   That’s our motto at the Town and Country CBG office….”We manage the details, you live the dream….”   It’s our goal to make your buy or sell as positive an experience as possible with the least amount of drama possible!

I hope you all have wonderful holidays – Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.  Happy Hannukah to those who celebrate and a Blessed, Prosperous and Healthy 2017 to you all.