Optimistic Takeaways from 2007

There have recently been several terrific entries in Boston.com's Real Estate Now blog. Although the author also published a counterpart piece, there's a great entry that draws attention to many positive aspects of the current and recent real estate market. The author notes that price reductions have presented an excellent opportunity for buyer's with good credit whom were previously shut out of the market, as well as for trade-up buyers. Additionaly, the disappearance of subprime lending has put a stop to predatory lending, suggesting buyer's need not be as skeptical of the mortgage industry. Read the full article here, The Best of 2007: a buyer's agent view.