The 2009 real estate market is off to a much better start than when 2008 ended. The phones are ringing more, showings are up and buyers are inquiring, making appointments and writing some offers. Hopefully, 2009 will be our much needed rebound year. With the affordable home prices and low interest rates, maybe we will see the market pick up a little faster than anticipated. Let's keep our fingers crossed and pray that the things continue to pick up.