I think it was Mark Twain who said, “On St. Patrick’s day there are only two types of people in the world; those who are Irish and those who want to be.” I always liked that guy! 

One of the things St. Patrick is known for is driving the snakes out of Ireland. If St. Pat were alive today, however, he would say that this market adjustment has driven the snakes out of the real estate market. There were a small number of sub-prime lenders who made promises to their clients that couldn’t be kept and speculators who wanted to buy and flip real estate to double their money overnight.  

Real estate is the single greatest investment in history. It meets financial and investment needs while providing emotional comfort and physical security. For those of us who love this business, believe in the value of real estate and get a thrill from helping someone who never thought they could afford to buy a home, this market is like St. Patrick’s Day every day. 

Dia dhuit agus choladh saibh! (God be with you and sleep well!) 

Brian