I am sitting in my office on December 31st and just solidified a contract on another listing, what a great way to end the year!! I thought I would end the year on a good note from our MLS service, West Penn MLS, and once again put to rest the doom and gloom that you are hearing on the major TV networks about the housing market. Although it is true in some markets I think it is important that we focus our attention on the Pittsburgh region and what we as Realtors have seen and what we expect in the upcoming year. The fact still remains that sellers need to have their properties in tip top shape before putting them on the market and they must be priced properly! Buyers are still getting good deals and the interest rates have been holding steady.  I hope you enjoy the information and like always please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Lastly I would like to thank everyone with whom made 2007 a very memorable year for me and my family. I appreciate and value the relationships which I have been blessed with and I wish everyone a Blessed and Happy New Year! ============== DID YOU KNOW      DESPITE WHAT YOU HEAR FROM THE MEDIATHE GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA REAL ESTATE MARKET IS DOING WELL  ·       New listings are down only 4.30% and our market is not over flooded with listings.·       Closed listings are down only 2.80% and not in the 20% to 30% range as many parts of the country·       Average days on market are up only 4.30% unlike many parts of the country where the average days on market are up by 40% to 50%·       The average price of sold properties is up 3.20% from $146,302 to $150,962 *The above comparisons are made based on the same period last year.   SPREAD THE WORD

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