Parade of Homes...did you miss an opportunity?

This week marks the begining of our parade of homes in Grand Rapids. A very fun event for both those looking for ideas in decorating as well as those who are interested in buying a new home......there are 42 homes in this years parade... some great homes to choose from...we have two in this years parade (also both Green Built Michigan Homes...and Energy Star )...so we hope to see you at one of our parade homes. For more details on the parade go to http://www.hbaggr.com/ for more information.

For those folks that are taking in the Parade this year...with the intent of buying new..buying now...more power to you ....you are very wise. The most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index ( May 18, 2009) see http://www.nahb.org/ shows the index improving for the second month in a row.. and there is more postive news (green shutes???) everyday....

Housing Affordability also jumped 10 percentage points during the first quarter of 2009, to its hightest levele since the series began 18 years ago, according to eht Natinal Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) released May 18. "Indianapolis was the most affordable major housing market in the country during teh first quarter.....Also near the top of the list of the most affordable major metro housing markets were Youngstown-Warren-Boardman Okio, Akron, Ohio; Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Mich; and Syracuse, New York. for more information please visit www.nahb.org/hoi

If you are considering a purchase of a new home...or an existing home for that matter...are you going to act now...or are you going to wait and kick yourself...for missing a once in a lifetime opportunity. The above mentioned articles are pointing towards postiives...in the market...both new homes and existing.....don' miss out....it is a great time to buy..and may never be better!

Rock On!

"And they are off...Mine That Bird..by a mile"

What a great Kentucky Derby.....unbelievable display of an underdog....just plain crushing all the competition...

Lots of good to take from this race...the underdog coming out on top....the rewards of working hard....and from what I could tell....a horse and jockey that just wanted to win more than the rest (and maybe a little good fortune). The joy that the jockey showed was just great to see ( I can not tell when a horse is happy but the horse was probably happy too).

What a story...and maybe a visual for us all to keep in our minds eye. The heck with the naysayers and doomsayers....success will come...for those who stick to their plan work hard and keep the faith...success really can and will come.

I say this race is like our economy, and our industry...we shall win...by keeping to what we know...working hard...and not listening to those that say how tough it is.

What a great story. What is yours?

Other News;

Eastbrook Homes is hosting another in our series of "Dreams and Designs " events. This one is focusing on "outdoor living" and "kitchens". We are fortunate to have some great partners for this event, including GE, Pottery Barn, Turfs R Us, Marcos American Bistro and 5th 3rd Bank. For more information see our web site.... http://www.eastbrookhomes.com/

Have a great day! Now go win a race!