I am pumped up and optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead in 2009! In our Sales Meeting this morning, I was surrounded by a group of professionals that feel the same way.  Appointment showings in North Raleigh are up 50% just in the last week and several agents have sold multiple properties in the last 45 days.  I have the confidence in the Real Estate market and in what I do daily to know that the state of our economy is just a short-term situation.  Life is all about choices – especially in how you will deal with challenges.

Myers Barnes posted a great blog this morning in regard to the state of your thinking in regard to Recession, or the “R” word- and he could not have hit the nail on the head more perfectly- I am going to join him in not participating in the recession.  Myers says, “I have chosen not to dwell on it.  It’s not denial. My refusal is a reflection of my determination not to cave into the harsh perception associated with living/working/surviving in a recession.  A professional athlete or special forces member will tell you that you can work through the pain if you choose to. It’s not the pain that hurts; it is the perception of the pain. Choose not to acknowledge the pain and move on.”   He goes on to say that if you “shift your thinking past the present and focus on what you need to do in order to create your own success, you will achieve!”  

I for one am committed to working hard for my real estate clients, staying positive and helping them find solutions so that they can make their real estate transactions a success in 2009!  Life is what you make of it and if it is the only one that we have- you better make it great and have some fun along the way! What will you choose to make of it?

Walking With You Every Step Of The Way….

Jenn Nowalk – Your Raleigh Realtor/Broker

This truly is the most wonderful time of the year – I love Christmas and New Years as it reminds me of the best part of the holidays – family!  Okay so some of you may say “Family – come hang with my family and see if you say that?”  Okay well family dynamics are always interesting but I am sure you appreciate your family as well this time of year.

I like to use this time of year to reflect on the wonderful things we have in our lives – with friends and family being at the top of the list!  Whether you have a big family or small family, are starting your own family with kids (like my husband and I) or seeing your kids now all grown up, family is for me what makes the holidays special.

Families truly do make a house a home and a home is the foundation of every family!  At home is where most of the memories and traditions surrounding the holidays take place.  I think it is this reason why I love working in real estate and working with families to find that perfect home.  Everytime I show a home I try to envision where the Christmas tree will go and how the exterior will look decorated with lights.  And when selling a home I realize that a family is not getting ready to just sell a house but close a chapter on many years of holiday memories and traditions.

So with that in mind I wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.  Treasure the time you have with families and friends and the home that those many great memories and traditons will take place in!

Happy Holidays!

Jenn Nowalk – Your Raleigh Realtor