New Year, New Season, New Outlook

March is almost over, and despite all evidence to the contrary, Spring actually is back again for another run. And that pretty well describes our approach to the real estate market. Despite all evidence to the contrary, and many dire predictions by the ‘Pundits Who Claim to Know Everything’, the outlook here in our little corner of a State in a small corner of this great country, is optimistic – cautiously perhaps, but optimistic none the less.

The real estate market is coming back. This is evidenced by the increase in the number of inquiries and the number of people coming to town wanting to see houses they have found on the internet. If they saw it on the internet, it means they are actively looking for property. If they are looking for property, they have money to spend and if they want to spend it on real estate in Wahkiakum County, this is a very good place to start. Property has always been and always will be a good investment. Property is a finite commodity – they aren’t making any more and what’s here will become more valuable as our population increases. This is the simple law of supply and demand.

In spite of all the doom and gloom of the economic forecast, most people just want to get on with their lives. In this author’s opinion, it’s folks acting on this desire that signals the beginning of economic recovery. The business of living will continue and families will always need homes. And that folks, is why we’re optimistic.

Thank You, Sellers!

We, at Lower Columbia Realty, would like to say a big Thank You to the sellers who are sticking out this current market with us! We realize that once you decide to put your home on the market you are doing so because you want it to sell, not sit on the market forever. The real estate market is facing some challenging times and we are doing all we can to make the best out of the current situation. While some cut backs are necessary, Lower Columbia Realty is spending its advertising dollars wisely with our seller's best interests in mind. Other agencies might be scaling back or stopping their print advertising altogether. This month we took out a full page ad and the cover of the real estate magazine published by the Daily News that is distributed throughout Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. We are also constantly seeking new and better ways to get our property information out on the internet. We have increased our office hours and are now open on Sundays. Times may be tough, but so are we! So again, thank you for staying with us and may spring, which is just around the corner, bring us lots of buyers!