Tracy Lee Parker, Broker

I have been asked this question over and over since last fall:

So how is the market? Is it coming back? Are you selling?

I also have heard agents say "I'm waiting for the market to come back" to build my business.

I call these the fear questions. If you listen to what associates and clients are saying , you will hear fear.

It doesn't matter when the market comes back, real estate is a numbers game. If you get yourself in front of enough people you will create a successful business. People will always be moving! Jobs change, kids graduate, people retire and life goes on!

Agents: Learn to listen to fears of your clients and hold their hands through this scary time. People will be grateful and become customers for life. Stay educated on what loans and credits are available to your clients. You will be suprised how many people don't know their is a tax credit!

Clients: Now is the time to buy! New homebuyers who are aware of the tax credit are out in full force. If you are selling, putting your home on the market now is a great idea if you want some traffic and possibly a quick sale.

Help people facing their fears has help me and my office answer the questions:

So how is the market?

Planning a "stay-cation" for spring break?

Wylie ISD students have several opportunities to participate in sport skills clinics while enjoying their time away from classes. The WHS Pirates and the WEHS Raiders are offering various clinics and leagues including volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball and soccer.

Follow the link http://www.wylieisd.net/athletics/default.wspx and click on the desired sport.

There is still plenty of time to get tickets to this year's Boots 'n Barbecue Gala sponsored by the Wylie ISD Education Foundation. The March 27 event will be held at Southfork Ranch at 6 p.m. and the cost of an individual ticket remains $45, the same as last year.

The cost to sponsor a table is $500. Local recording artist Jolie Holliday will perform at this seventh annual event. The foundation uses the proceeds to fund educator grants for the district. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded approximately $300,000 in grants to teachers and administrators in Wylie ISD.

The Smith Library is hosting an Open House, Thursday, March 11 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stop by and see the progress of the new library

Mayor Eric Hogue will speak at 6:30 p.m. about the new municipal complex.

The library is located at 800 Thomas Street (next to Community Park)

For more information call 972-442-7566.

or contact

Rachel Orozco

Library Director

Smith Public Library

800 Thomas Street

Wylie, Texas 75098

www.wylietexas.gov

972-442-0177

fax: 972-442-4075

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The Wylie Chamber of Commerce is asking for your help in selecting our February Business of the Month. Below are the criteria. Please reply with your nominees by March 22^nd, 2010 . We appreciate your involvement in this process!

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH CRITERIA

1. Must be an active member in the Chamber in good standing

2. Must have local presence in the Wylie area

3. Must demonstrate civic involvement

4. Must exemplify professionalism and commitment to Wylie and its economy

5. Must have done something in customer service/service to the community in the month for which they are being nominated (please list).