There are many things about this year that I won’t look back on fondly. But, this year has surely taught us a few lessons about being smart with finances and always having a “prudent reserve” on hand. Making the right moves in your business will ensure that when you come out the other side, you’ll be stronger and smarter than before.

Experts, and myself (not an expert), believe that we’ve seen the true bottom of this market. Markers like stocks, interest rates, and buyer confidence are beginning to indicate stabilization of the economy. That’s great news, but it goes deeper than that. Good weather has also arrived on the scene, making it harder for professionals to “hunker down.”

Basically, it’s time to get out there and get those jobs. There’s a lot of commercial and residential real estate changing hands out there. Chances are, plenty of new owners will be looking to make changes to those properties ... and they’re going to need your help! I’d like to hear your thoughts on this as well; what are you hearing and feeling out there?