A funny thing happened yesterday that I thought I would expand on. In my efforts of doing the real estate business sometimes I catch myself not recognizing life’s beauty and simple pleasures. Yesterday was one of those days.

I got to play golf at the Sanctuary Golf Course. This golf course is owned by Dave Linneger of RE/MAX International. It is recognized in Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as a Top 100 course. Why am I talking golf instead of real estate?

It’s a simple lesson for all of us. I am guilty of worrying about the real estate market. I am guilty of thinking about the foreclosure market. I wonder how Countrywide, Wells Fargo, Chase and other mortgage companies are going to service my loans. I caught myself in worry instead of being grateful for what I do have.

I think the entire United States would be better off if we all have positive grateful thoughts. Many of us have houses that we can pay for. Many of us live in places where we want to live. Yesterday, in Colorado, I got to enjoy nature’s gifts of trees, rock formations and mountains. It even rained and the lightning and thunder was as beautiful as was the rainbow afterward.

Let’s start the Colorado Springs Housing market with positive thought. Recognize some profit is better than none. In case of loss, it’s better to cut the losses and move on. In buying recognize the great opportunities. Enjoy life for what it gives you. Don’t be sour on what you don’t have but be grateful for what you do have. For most of us, it’s more that we can count.

Thanks,
Brian
www.maecker.com