Well we're off on a New Year and I hope for all of us it's an exciting upbeat time.  I think we're all tired of the news belaboring our wows.  We know them better than anybody.   I have been working with several buyers lately who have been waiting for something to change in the market.  We've talked about this before and of course none of us can predict when and if that will happen.  I had a buyer tell me this past weekend that they were ready to move forward and were serious about their move now that 2009 is here.  When I asked why the husband said, I will feel better saying I'm glad I did and not come to the end of 2009 and say I wish I had.  I thought that was a great observation of the current market.  I remember my mother telling me when I was still in high school don't get to your old age and say if I woulda done this...or I shoulda done that...or I coulda done....  I feel the same way today about the marketplace.   I think it's part of my job as your real estate professional to help you overcome your fear and doubt.  If you do your homework and there is a compelling reason for you to move then you couldn't find a better time.  Remember once the market has hit bottom and is stabilizing or rising opportunities will begin to slip away.  Let me know if I can help you in any way recovering from your indecision.