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Valentine's Day 02/14/2008

I have not been as involved in NCPAC this year as I would like to be. This year’s focus on NCPAC committees and getting more involved was a great plan by Doug, current NCPAC president. He has been encouraging all members to get involved, not only at the state level, but on a local level as well. And I have made very few meetings, but then again, I am still holding on at eight months pregnant and counting...

Can you believe it?

I would like to thank those of you who have offered your help while I am supposed to be on bed rest. Obviously I am typing some, or you wouldn’t have this to read. But your letters of support and articles for the Scope are much appreciated!

And things are picking up in the Appraisal Biz. The winter of 2007 was a lean one, but a good time to reflect, relax, recuperate, and hopefully and get your CE out of the way before the June deadline.

If you have been an appraiser for any length of time, you know this business is up and down. We never know if the phone is going to ring tomorrow. So it is best to make hay while the sun shines, so get out there and work!

And if you are a trainee and do not have a supervisor, now is the time to hit the bricks. Most of us who have been around for awhile, are now getting inundated by requests for refinances and finally some new purchases. All in all, it looks like the market may be picking back up, so if you ever wanted to get busy being an appraiser, now is the time to start looking. The work is out there, you just have to find someone who needs help…

I plan on working right up until D-day, but with breaks like right now where I am going to go lay back down. If you need to contact me, email me, until then, I wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day and a great 2008!

Amanda