Janet Naisbitt-Bagley

I was reading through the featured articles this afternoon and suddenly realized I was having fun and learning! Then I thought, "There must be thousands of real estate blogs on Active Rain." Right? How do they get there?

I realize I'm a newcomer to blogging and honestly a newcomer to the world of technology. Being in my 60's doesn't lend intself to having grown up in the computer world! We didn't even get a TV until the end of the 50's at my home. Weren't they invented in 1954? To make a long story short, I'm really wondering who picks the featured blogs that I'm reading and what criteria was used to pick them.

Any help for me out there?

Janet Naisbitt-Bagley, ERA REalty Center, Cedar City, UT, www.homesincedarcity.com, naisbitt@infowest.com

ERA Realty Center real estate agents tour homes every Wednesday. This week, there were only 2 homes on the tour list. We even had one agent add a third just to make it worthwhile! Of course, every listing is important! I remember during the summer we would get 20 homes on our tour list, and we'd have to give up lunch time in order to run through them all at our fastest pace. Our market typically slows down fall and winter, but I believe the number of listings coming on the market is even less than normal. What do you think? Is this the case in your area?

Our number of home buyers has increased over 40% between first quarter and 2nd. The increase between 2nd and 3rd quarters is over 30%. I keep thinking that with the increase in the number of buyers and the decrease in the number of listings, we should soon see a match with supply and demand meeting in the middle. I believe it will be sooner than later. Do you agree?

For experienced, knowledgeable help with all your real estate needs in Cedar City, Utah, and surrounding areas, please call Janet's team at 800-934-3742 or 865 1019 or email naisbitt@infowest.com. Check out the MLS at www.homesincedarcity.com. Our clients say we are the REALTOR S who care, and we'd love to let our top service help get you the results you want.

I've heard lots of controversy on both sides for and against the up to $8,000 tax credit extension for home buyers who haven't owned a home in the last 3 years. Back and forth; back and forth! I've also heard pros and cons for the addition of current home owners who have owned their home 5 out of the last 8 years. How about you? What do you think? Let's vote! For? Against?

I figure it really doesn't matter whether I agree thoroughly or don't agree at all. It's here.

I just hope buyers don't wait until the last minute to take advantage of this extension! They need to start now. Some buyers waited too long to put their dream home under contract and wouldn't have received their $8,000 if it hadn't been for the extension. Loans and appraisals got bogged down and slow at the end with everyone hurrying to close in time.

The good thing about the extension is that it will give us a boost through the typically slow winter months to the really busy real estate months. By then the real estate market should be speedily on it's way to recovery when it hits June which is the best selling time of the year for the real estate market in the Cedar City, Utah area!

Please check out my blog on my website at www.homesincedarcity.com for information on the survey that says 5 out of 20 Americans say that they will purchase a home in 2010. I would think that the tax credit extension will help that come to life!

If you are a buyer or seller, I would love to help you with all your real estate needs. Please call at 435-865-1019 or toll free at 800-934-3742 or email naisbitt@infowest.com. Check out the many attractive bargain priced homes available including foreclosures, short sales, and new construction on my website: www.homesincedarcity.com by clicking on search MLS.

I hiked for 2 1/2 hours in Zions National Park yesterday with my daughter-in-law, Becky. We had an absolutely perfect day! The weather was just right, and the sky was blue. We didn't even need sweaters! We ate in the Zions Lodge while looking out of their huge glass windows at the autumn leaves slowing floating to the ground. It was wonderful therapy to be with someone that I truly love while enjoying such majestic scenery and peace. My sense of calm and gratitude for such a breath-takingly beautiful place is still with me today. It felt warm and fuzzy and wonderful!

Yesterday I was thinking about how grateful I am for living in this free country as I got ready to go to Zions. I wore my blue tee shirt with the big American flag on it! All day I was feeling thankful for the many freedoms we enjoy and for those who have sacrificed to to preserve those freedoms.

Veteran's Day is a special time to be especially grateful for those who have gone above and beyond with their service to this great country. I feel a deep sense of gratitude to all Veterans including my own family members. I THANK YOU! I am also deeply grateful to those who are currently serving. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Official word! $6500 tax credit expansion for buyers who have owned a home 5 out of the last 8 years that meet the criteris! I did think it was a little unfair that they should be left out of the benefits for buyers! What about you? How do you feel about the extension and expansion?

The $8,000 extension will help some of the buyers who thought they could close by November 30 but who have just had the startling news that a delay in the appraisal or some other part of the loan process has occurred (not unusual in this market)!

I just hope buyers won't delay until the last minute again and lose out! $8,000 in free tax credit money is not something to be playing around waiting until the last minute and hope to make it type thing.

Please call Janet Naisbitt Bagley for help with all your real estate needs at 435-865-1019. Check out the many bargains and foreclosusres on www.homesincedarcity.com