According to the Chinese calendars, we are now into the new lunar new. This year is the zodiac sign of the Dragon. More specifically, it's the year of the Water Dragon.

Dragon years are believed to be years that are very strong in business and in starting families. To have a Dragon year baby is considered good luck under Chinese traditions. It is also a good time to engage in business ventures. While relying on zodiac mythology might not be the best business model to follow, how can one argue with thousands of years of traditional experience?

If indeed the 2012 Dragon Year is to be a prosperous one for families and business...we are off to a great start in the Real Estate Industry! Interest rates continue to be at historic lows, and the demand for housing in the BC lower mainland doesn't show any signs of letting up it's frantic pace in the near future. The basic economics of supply and demand continue to energize the market. So far, in the early weeks of this new year we are seeing multiple offer situations ocurring, and lots of activity at open houses. While the listing inventory is beginning to stock up after the Christmas lull,with these favourable conditions the supply will be outweighted by the demand in short order.

If you have been sitting on the fence about acquiring some real estate, this is the year to make that decision. I doubt that we will see another moment like this for decades to come. The Dragon is speaking to us!