It's Election Day!!

The state of our great Nation has been under much scrutiny in recent months. There is kind of "sky is falling" mentality. With sooooo much press on the "downturn" of our markets, the general public has been inundated with negativity and feels as though our economy is going to implode. It is true that some families are struggling and that, overall, people are having to rein in their spending and THINK about the words "budget" or "spending plan." Isn't it about time though??? The last few years have been rout with consumerism and buying just for the sake of spending. Savings accounts are at an all time low and debt at an all time high. Despite all that you are hearing in the media, this shift has brought on some serious discussion and planning about where we want to be in the future and how to create strong, financially stable Americans. I hope that today you exercised your right to vote in our country's democracy.

We know where we have been in the past. Here is a little data to show you how far away from this Nation's untimely demise we ACTUALLY are. Which to the media and naysayers... isn't worth reporting. Here is a graph courtesy of Charles Schwab.
If you study the chart carefully you will realize, the sky isn't going to fall anytime soon! Don't get me wrong. I KNOW there are families out there suffering. The last few years of economic growth were unprecedented!!! People have over spent... and over consumed. There is going to be some leveling out that happens to put the system back in to balance. It is time to get a great financial planner if you don't already have one. It is time to take advantage of the plethora of business opportunities out there and GROW your business, if you are a business owner. And last, but not least, it is time to THINK ABOUT REAL ESTATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are some amazing properties out there for buyers! The buying market is very strong and as a result of this "dooms day" media, sellers are slashing prices and falling into the lair of nationalized media coverage! Don't incorporate what you hear on a national scale... get localized with your information. The Puget Sound has a very different market experience than most of our fellow countrymen.

If you are a seller considering selling... homes are still going for fair prices...IF... they are in sale ready condition. The right agent can certainly market a home and get you top dollar, considering the market. And, the best part... on the buying side you will get all the advantages of buying at a discount from those other sellers out there whom have not been educated by their real estate agent on our CURRENT market. The market is ever evolving. Homes ARE selling, buyers ARE buying, interest rates ARE low... those are the facts.

If you would like to read the entire Charles Schwab Article... visit the "Featured Articles" tab at www.janellewiltonhomes.com