Negative News Only Please - Not!

Today, I woke up and feeling a bit stressed, I needed good news. Thank God, my Bible was handy. I then pull up the local paper just to get a snapshot of what is happening today and these are the headlines.

• Guitarist arrested on suspicion of DUI
• Motorcyclists dies after Orange crash
• Teen’s water polo photos’ on porn site prompting legislation
• Dancing ends for two stars

Really are these the top news stories in Orange County, is there any glimmer of hope. Let’s dig and I mean dig for some good news.

• 77% think it is time to house hunt, do you.
• Pending home sales jump 109% with lowest level of inventory since April 07
• Mortgage Application Spike in Latest Weekly Survey

Ahh, there is some good news.

This is why I blog, this is why I read blogs because I have to take the media out of “my picture”. I know I can become a news junky, but I also know it is not healthy. I need to be refreshed, I need to know there is hope. The above positives are glimmers of hope yet they were hidden, why because we all know hope does not sell papers.

In this industry we are often criticized for being overly optimistic, not realist. Believe me I don’t think you couldn’t ask any Realtor out there if they aren’t being “real” these days. But with the constant negative headlines thrown at us, we have to stay positive just to keep our sanity! Plus there is good news…..

I am convinced if we report the facts, stay positive, excel in our levels of professionalism the good will shine through. Make sure to continue to write about the good things that are happening in your area, we can change the perception!

Kelly Turbeville is one of South Orange County premier Realtors® focusing in the Saddleback Valley and the communities of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, Foothill Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Whether she’s helping a first time buyer accomplish the goal of homeownership, or coaching a homeowner on how to use their equity to step up into a nice home or use it to buy an investment property or finding exclusive properties for the high end consumer. Kelly is committed to making it happen. So if you’re considering selling or buying a home in Saddleback Valley, call Kelly to schedule a free consultation. Whatever your dream, with Kelly at your side, Its Possible!

The above information is provided as an opinion and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.