The plethora of information now available is amazing and at times overwhelming. Which may help explain my lack of consistent contributions to this forum; though I'll try in earnest to remedy that situation beginning today!
We're in the midst of an arctic blast that's driven evening temps well into the -20 degrees range without considering any factors for wind chill; and that's had an impact on day-to-day business activities though there's reason for excitement and optimism throughout our company!
The first of those reasons has to be the state of current interest rates; 5% for fixed periods of 15 years. Simply astounding numbers if you've been considering jumping into the buying market as prices and values have corrected and other investment alternatives have been pummelled. One simply needs to ask " Why Not?" Especially as the benefits of owning that special home or cabin on your favorite body of water builds memories unlike funds sitting in an account managed by some faceless enterprise with little control over international economic matters.
A strong second reason for buying now? Simply, Time. Just how much are we allotted, not just "is it the right time?" We can talk about the investment potential of property in these wonderful environs and I'll gladly provide sales studies to any interested individuals; but the emotional attachment customers have for their "cabin" or property up north becomes very difficult to measure or quantify. So if not now; when?
A third reason... The Season! Yes, it is winter and several fantastic opportunities are coming to market. Some, there now are worthy of a look before spring has sprung and sellers become complacent for the summer selling season and its giddy optimism. Motivation can be a powerful force when the days are short and the lake is frozen. Negotiations often have a special earnestness about them for all involved. There's real beauty in stark, cold numbers once the woods are silent under winters burden.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are travel days between now and the Vernal Equinox. I'll post general updates on Tuesday or Friday going forward into the spring and summer season.
We're in the midst of an arctic blast that's driven evening temps well into the -20 degrees range without considering any factors for wind chill; and that's had an impact on day-to-day business activities though there's reason for excitement and optimism throughout our company!
The first of those reasons has to be the state of current interest rates; 5% for fixed periods of 15 years. Simply astounding numbers if you've been considering jumping into the buying market as prices and values have corrected and other investment alternatives have been pummelled. One simply needs to ask " Why Not?" Especially as the benefits of owning that special home or cabin on your favorite body of water builds memories unlike funds sitting in an account managed by some faceless enterprise with little control over international economic matters.
A strong second reason for buying now? Simply, Time. Just how much are we allotted, not just "is it the right time?" We can talk about the investment potential of property in these wonderful environs and I'll gladly provide sales studies to any interested individuals; but the emotional attachment customers have for their "cabin" or property up north becomes very difficult to measure or quantify. So if not now; when?
A third reason... The Season! Yes, it is winter and several fantastic opportunities are coming to market. Some, there now are worthy of a look before spring has sprung and sellers become complacent for the summer selling season and its giddy optimism. Motivation can be a powerful force when the days are short and the lake is frozen. Negotiations often have a special earnestness about them for all involved. There's real beauty in stark, cold numbers once the woods are silent under winters burden.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are travel days between now and the Vernal Equinox. I'll post general updates on Tuesday or Friday going forward into the spring and summer season.
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