Following are the Sales Statistics for St. Louis Area (from Realist)

You should enjoy this fine political cartoonist! What a fun sense of humor, I just have to share it with you.

Here we are, waiting for the New Year to come! Who knows what blessings it will bring. I'm reflecting on the past year, and hoping that this new one will turn out better for us all.

We've had a slow down in real estate here, but it looks like after the New Year, things will be picking up again. Interest rates are still single digit and better than last year at this time. Buyers should be happy! Sellers will need to be realistic in their pricing now, as the market has shifted. They will see appreciation, but not as much as it has been in the past few years, in my view.

We've had some sickness in the family, and a recent death, but mostly we can look back and find we've been happy about our situation in life. Are we planning any changes? I'd say yes, but when life interjects it's self on you, who knows what you'll end up doing! That plan may just be out the window. Sometimes it's a nice surprise that comes your way, sometimes not. It's always  a surprise! 

One thing for sure, some one will be taking a ride in the St. Louis RE/MAX balloon in 2007! The winner will be notified on New Year's Day and if they accept it, I'll be updating everyone on this blog. If they don't want to participate, it will go to the next person chosen in the random drawing.

 I wish you all Good Luck, Health, Happiness and a Prosperus New Year!