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Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Glad things are rising for you.  This varies by region.  Here in NYC metro area, economy (as well as real estate) had been going down and/or stagnant for last couple of years.  And, things are expected to decline more this year given the tax changes (which are actually a net increase in my county).  I've been trying to insulate by business/income so it's less dependent on economic downturns.

Feb 02, 2018 02:45 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Shortage of houses in the lower price ranges.

Feb 01, 2018 09:45 PM
Ambassador
5,229,339
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Until we get some inventory here in Charlotte, I feel like we are going to keep going at the same pace we have been...it's a feeding frenzy!

Feb 01, 2018 08:25 PM
Ambassador
6,392,919
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Right now people are working off of the hype, when they get their real tax bills and the folks who lost their jobs this last month start effecting the economy then things may soften.

But until then lets party!

Feb 02, 2018 09:40 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

prices are up but we have a severe shortage of inventory....SEVERE...

Feb 02, 2018 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nick,

We will know more as soon as the clean up here in Santa Barbara County is done...A

Feb 02, 2018 07:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

We will still have a shortage. People just don't know what they want to do & in the back of their minds are still afraid of the economy. 

Feb 02, 2018 05:26 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

In our market inventory is tight and it is being reported we are down 20,000 construction workers.

Feb 02, 2018 05:01 AM
Rainer
54,940
Jordan Ayan
The Lifestyle Collection - Scottsdale, AZ
Luxury Market Expert, CLHMS,Million Dollar Guild

I focus on the luxury end of the market, and I think the economics are pointing to an up market.

Feb 02, 2018 04:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I see a bubble in our future much like the last one

Feb 01, 2018 10:47 PM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

it's been a good thing in my market.  New constuction is at a 10 year high, that makes more jobs

Feb 01, 2018 10:01 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Up up and away. Bring it on!

Feb 01, 2018 09:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Denver has seen a frenzy and we are entering our 5th year and the City has great economy.

Feb 04, 2018 09:05 AM
Rainmaker
900,108
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

There are fewer vacation/summer rentals as many homes have been bought up as second homes by those who can now afford it better and feel more confident about their wherewithal. Our vacation market in CT is fueled by New York City's securities markets and high end entrepreneurs.

Feb 03, 2018 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hopefully, it will continue to grow as well.

Feb 03, 2018 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It will keep it strong

Feb 02, 2018 08:19 PM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I think we are going to be heading in to a busy Spring market.. the activity level has already risen with more listings coming on the market in the last couple of weeks.

Feb 02, 2018 08:17 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We have a very active market and most homes are selling with multiple offers. I sold two this week.

Feb 02, 2018 07:27 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I can certainly see increased consumer confidence. 

Feb 02, 2018 07:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,567
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Prices keep going up in our area and first time home buyers are having a hard time buying.

 

Feb 02, 2018 01:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,878
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I only see great things ahead for America.

Feb 02, 2018 09:07 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

What Debe Maxwell, CRS said ... and my area is even worse. 

Feb 02, 2018 08:49 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,313
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a strong regional market.

Feb 02, 2018 06:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nick DeMers It should help out the first time buyers.

Feb 02, 2018 06:25 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Continuing to be positive!

Feb 02, 2018 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,113
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Steady healthy supply and demand fueled by low interest rates means entry level will take off and the trade-up market will come back & thrive too

Feb 02, 2018 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I see it EVERYWHERE!

New construction! Folks have a desirable place to go, so they will be willing to SELL. YaHoo.

And those Wall Street account are FAT!

Feb 02, 2018 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

We've been doing very well for awhile

Feb 02, 2018 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

My market is red hot. The issue is not having enough homes to sell. People in starter homes need to be able to find a step up home to free starter homes for first time buyers

Feb 02, 2018 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Oil at $66 a barrel makes a difference for us.

Feb 02, 2018 04:51 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,337
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It is a local event with supply and demand coming into play!

Feb 02, 2018 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

My market will be "difficult" until we get more inventory. And I'm not sure the economy will fix that. We had inventory issues for three years.

Feb 02, 2018 04:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Eventually it will go down........and not because just prices high, but lenders are getting kinky again...

Feb 01, 2018 11:08 PM
Rainer
11,275
Nick DeMers
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Lancaster, NH
Your Dreams My Mission

Thank you to those who took a minute to answer.  It was interesting to see everyone's optimism throughout the country about the housing market in relation to a strong economy yet there are still plenty of differences around.  It's been extreemly slow to get moving in rurual upstate NH, but we are finally seeing some traction now and actually have a shortage of quality inventory. 

Feb 08, 2018 11:44 AM