Underwater Cave Diving.... which diver are you?

I am frankly....a bit.... ticked.

I marvel at the overwhelming amount of "doom and gloom" news and seeming lack of desire of many (in society in general..the press, and even some in building and real estate ) to see or be willing to see anything but negative around them. Not that I believe we can stick our head in the sand and ignore difficult truth. The current conditions in our economy, in building new homes, and in real estate, ..is tough....no question. However, continuous flogging ourselves with incessant regurgitation of bad or negative news, gains nothing...except perhaps....some degree of desperation and or panic that causes us to ignore the most important thing we can do.....take true stock of the situation so we can take rational and meaningful action.

A wise man I know, recently shared a story that I found very analogous to our current situation...and infatuation with the negative. The story was about "underwater cave divers". Two similarly experienced divers were in a cave....and became somewhat disoriented....they both panicked a bit...and kicked up some silt.....

The first diver kept kicking up more and more silt....which made it impossible to see or get his barrings....which caused more panic....and more kicking...more silt...until this one diver could not take it anymore...and in a misguided effort to get to the surface...ripped off their regulator and mask.....and perished...

The second diver took another tact.....after realizing the silt that was causing their disorientation was their own doing (panic....kicking), the second diver stopped and took stock of the situation....and waited for the silt to settle....and to get her barrings...with a bit of time...and careful analysis of the facts..the second diver was able to safely extricate herself from the cave and to safety.

Which diver are you?

Its Colld outside!!!!! But Cozy Warm inside!!!

Wow it is cold here in West Michigan right now............but it is really kind of fun too...as long as you do not be outside a lot (unfortunately it makes building a little bit harder...but we keep moving along...). You can go home...turn on your TV...your fireplace...and enjoy the cozy warmth of your home.....(maybe even have the family dog at your feet).....watching your favorite show or reading a good book.

If you are in a new home...a new Eastbrook Home...you can rest comfortably.....knowing that your home is Energy Star Plus rated...and is sealed tightly from the elements...and for energy efficiency. Kind of comforting to know you are warm and cozy....and saving money....on utilities...because your home is energy efficient.

Check out our website for the savings you can attain.....might be worth a look. Please go to http://www.eastbrookhomes.com/ .

Stay warm....

Opportunity....Once in a Lifetime????

Are you looking forward to this year? I am....and I believe for good reason.

First there is simply the change that a new year brings....it just feels better knowing we have a fresh start....to the year.

Second...there is political change...and no matter your political leaning, the change can, and if we all pull together will, make a significant difference to the years (and far beyond) success economically... and to our nations psych.

All this will add up to a positive change...and positive things...slowly mind you... but still positive in many regards.

In new homes sales there will be change....and if you are considering buying...there is probably not going to be many times in your life that you will be able to buy as well as you can now..and in 09. Why????? Not just because I am in the business do I say this ... partly so....but because I see it every day.....Prices are as good (low prices) as we have seen in many years..and we as builders are aggressive in pricing our products.....Interest Rates are low....historically very low.....and construction technologies and techniques are improving and bringing significant value (literal savings in energy and resources...green) to the equation ( see http://www.eastbrookhomes.com/ for energy savings and green building information). There may be no time in our lifetimes that is a better time to buy......

Who knows where the true bottom of housing will be....for anyone to tell you they know when it has occurred or will occur... would be miss guided....because we will not really know when it (the bottom) was until we are looking at it from our rear view mirror.

Whenever it is or will be....given the above...I would ask this....do you want to miss what may be the opportunity of a lifetime???? This year (maybe right now) may very well be a truly unique opportunity...an opportunity of a lifetime!

Have a great day...and if you are interested in buying a new home....let me know...I would be happy to serve you!

Rock On!