I am I guess now an "Old Guy". I am not sure when this happened. I suspect it did not happen all at once. I am sure many of you reading this blog can empathize with me.
I know I am an old guy because I am 6 foot 4. This is important because when I was a young guy in stores people would say ,"Hey Sonny can you reach this for me." I was a top shelf guy. That changed to Mister and now it is Sir. It is a joke in my house. Whenever my wife wants something that is up high she knows she can get me to reach it for her by saying, "Hey sonny can you reach this?" ( The male ego has no boundaries)
BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT I AM SAD ABOUT
I guess old folks ramble. Ha I am sad that the knowledge I have gained over the years falls on deaf ears. I know buying a home when you are starting out is probably one of the best financial decisions, if done conservatively, you can make. I know interest rates are great. I know prices are great. I know here in the mountains we even have 100 percent financing options. I know a FIXED rate mortgage is a great hedge against inflation that comes with rent increase.
I know all that and more. Whats more I blog about it. I advertise it. Our radio show extols the virtues of home ownership. And yet there will be young folks out there that miss this great opportunity. I am not naive enough to believe everyone should qualify or should own a home. Not everybody will listen. They will think, he is just after the commission. That is sad.
I guess the good news is I am passionate about my career in Real Estate and really get charged up when I help a first time buyer. I do not make a lot of money but I do get a lot of smiles.
So my fellw Realtors out there pushing and some times frustrated, I get it. It happens to me too. Help all you can. When you look at it after the tax credits disappear , and rates go up along with prices be able to say I helped everybody who would listen. Be proud you are a Realtor.
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Charlie Ragonesi All Mountain Realty Big Canoe and Mountain Blog
On line at www.allmountainrealty.com Call at 706 579 1098
You are right the FTHB need to take advantage of this credit before it is too late. I too enjoy working with FTHB for the pure joy of it.
"old guy" is a badge of honor. Not everybody makes it. It's OK with me.
Very nicely said!
Featured in the Group "Whacked!!!
I just what to tell you that I heard it and I'm also pushing it. You are NOT falling on deaf ears. Not mine at least.
Charlie,
Consolation: We're all in the same boat...!!! Thanks, Fran
HI Charlie, from one old dog to another... we are doing our best to tell em ... sure the housing market is not all rosy right now, but in 15 years it will be a wonderful investment you made in yourself, having the house to call your own and making payments for yourself and not a landlord.
There is a new group you may want to consider posting to .... Young at Heart. I know you are that!!
Old guys rule. Or haven't you heard. Keep up the good work and stay in there--times they are a changing.
Shelton
What a drag it is getting old! I remember when I was young too and I really didn't want to own a house because I didn't know where I was going to live, didn't want the headaches of ownership, wanted to invest instead, etc. We should obviously tell people about the great deals out there today, but I also think it is our duty to inform our buyers of the negatives as well. I have heard so many stories from people that said "My Realtor talked me into this or that" or "Didn't tell me this or that," and now they regret it, especially when many are loosing their homes. I know it is just a few that often give us a bad reputation, but we can change that if we let buyers know not only the good, but also the possible downside to ownership.