What’s Scarier? Jumping into the deep end, or being in it?

Alot of people would say that jumping into it would be – and it’s actually very true. People are afraid of the unknown, and are very hesitant to push their comfort limits whatsoever.

People that frequent the deep end will tell you that there is MUCH more room for you move around, you aren’t surrounded by the novices, you can fully extend yourself and even try some cool summersaults underwater. If you are really brave you can even get down to the bottom and pick up some blue, yellow and green rings!

Real Estate is no different, and here’s why – when the recession news hit, people got SCARED. Its ok, its natural. They saw the deep end and said, ” No way Hosé! Im not getting in there! I can’t see the bottom!” Some of these people already had their trunks and floaties on, and some were even about to get on the diving board.

A few brave souls jumped into the deep end because not only did they have a good idea of how to swim, but they knew there were professionals helping them every step of the way; just like instructors and lifeguards do in the water – REALTORS do in Real Estate. You know what these people found in the deep end? You guessed it – some really cool spots to explore and the confidence to know that they can make it where others were too scared to try. This market has seen buyers come in with cheap money and pick up some really good bargains.

Now that the deep end has been around a little while, people are starting to look at it again and think, “Ok – I’ll just put my legs in, its not so scary!” People are coming around! Here in Ottawa, we are blessed to have lower than National Average Unemployment rates, more stable incomes, and the SAME cheap money available to us! One of the reasons I personaly believe is causing this is the great number of public servants in our core – security and competitive pay, but thats another blog.

The point is that people are starting to become a little more comfortable and realize that the sky is not falling. People are coming outside, opening their eyes and starting to get out there and make smart and strategic moves again. Real Estate is all around, as are the opportunities – so get that swimsuit back on, squeak into those floaties and come let the experts show you how you can make it in the deep end!

The water really isn’t that cold, and there are some really cool rings down here.