Dan Gobis

Good things are happening in Racine Wi. We have the challenges brought on by the national economy, but Racine is moving forward, in small steps, but forward.

Our Real Estate market did not experience the double digit appreciation that many other markets had, and because of this, our market adjustment is not as prolonged as the markets that had the big appreciation rates.

Investors are buying, multiple bids on foreclosures, that are properly priced, is the norm. The follow up to this activity should be the market returning to a "new normality" with owner occupants buying properties again.

Patience grasshopper.

A hassle-free transaction? They happen when you use experienced professionals, knowledgeable about the locality in which you are planning to purchase a home. Fortunately in Racine, Wisconsin we have many experienced professionals in the Real Estate Industy.

Racine based lenders have less than 5% of the foreclosures listed in Racine County. The majority of properties in foreclosure in Racine belong to out of state lenders who were unfamiliar with the Racine area real estate market. If you are purchasing a home in Racine County there a many quality, experienced lenders to choose from. If you need recommendations, feel free to contact me.

Racine based Home Inspectors are familiar with local conditions and building practices. An experienced, quality Home Inspector will know and understand local influences that may or may not be of concern, without creating unnecessary stress for you. Again, feel free to contact me for recommendations.

REALTOR? Need a professional, experienced, honest and ethical REALTOR? If you need a recommendation, feel free to contact me. http://www.dangobis.com/

After a year plus of brutal reporting on the demise of the Real Estate Industry, the news media has moved on to another whipping boy, the looming recession, and again, they are late in their reporting.

RECESSION HAS BEEN HERE SINCE MID-2007! Based on historical data used to measure whether we are in a recession, the official announcement comes nearly two quarters after the recession actually begins. Economists are a bit anal, for fear of being wrong.(That is a normal fear, for the rest of us, they just expect themselves to be above it.) More than 50% of economist's predictions are wrong, over 50% of the time. Not to mention most of the 'historical data' is based on pre-global economy data. We have been in a recession, we will come out of it by the end of 2008.

This inept, 'Johnny-come-lately' reporting, and the presidential campaign coverage has allowed the Real Estate industry to experience it's annual rite of spring, increased activity in sales! We thank the media for this reprieve.

The Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Market will bottom out in the next few months. We won't see a rebound, but prices will stop declining. It is a good time to buy in Southeastern Wisconsin!

Harbor in Winter. Reefpoint Marina & Harbor in Summer.

Winter in Racine is a true work of art. It is a wonderful time for sledders, skiers, tobogganers, snowmobilers, ice skaters, ice fisherman (and ice fisherwomen), building snowmen (and snowwomen), creating ice sculptures and snow anjels.

Our average snowfall per winter is 47.2 inches. This year, so far, we have received just over 80 inches of snow.

My listing in Green Ridge Condominiums, the snow is a foot higher than the roof of the vehicle. The west side of the same building has snow up to the second story.

My listing at 424 Island Ave., in summer and winter. Pretty, eh?

Average temperature in January is 14 degrees. Average temperature in July is 80 degrees.

Reefpoint Marina in January.

Winter in Racine always keeps us optimistic, the future will be warmer.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Downtown Racine March 15, 2008 starts at High Noon!

Lots of laddies and lassies all dressed in green, a leprechaun here and there. A bit of Irish Stew and green beer. Bagpipers, Celtic dance, floats, costumed characters, Drum and Bugle Corps and a Scottish Band in Kilts will all participate.

Live Music will be featured at several locations throughout the afternoon and evening. Stop in and visit your favorite local pub.

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY