Not especially..... Charlotte's economy has been on the upswing for several years now. I'm more concerned about the number of people who want to buy a home and can't afford to anymore given thinventory and price increases.

Last year was rough, but this year is more than making up for it. I could use a day off, though! I'll get one in April . . . LOL . . . attitude of gratitude for the duration!

Diana, my business is doing well, but one thing that happens in our market when things are going well is a flood of new Realtors. So, we go from around 400 to about 1200. Most only get in the way, but a few superstars rise. Most drop out at the first sign of a recession. 

Do not count on the political hype to help your business.

NH's economy is red hot with ultra low unemployment and a great deal of relocation buyers coming in. We had a great fall and it is setting us up for a great start to 2018

Buyers everywhere, every day, all day long

My investors bought more this year and we have a large number of pending sales already for 2018. Wages are still lagging so I think there are limits to owner-occupant purchases.

My business has been good but it was good last year too. What I have noticed that people's attitudes are much better and therefore they seem more willing to consider buying.

Austin's economy has been moving upward and still no sign of slowing down. Our inventory is low, buyers are being picky and not jumping on anything they see unless your in certain more central locations.

the economy is making the changes in general and it will trickle down

Government town, in the South.  Times are always good.

WE had more buyers but less sellers this year.

It would seem that none of what you have mentioned helps with the lack of inventory and sky-rocketing home prices.  There are many employed homeless in my area.  

I hold hope for a better tomorrows. 

No noticable improvements around here. Although new construction has picked up some, so that's good. 2018 looks to be about the same with slight improvements in some industries.

Not really. The Chicago market in terms of employment has been steady. Rentals are on the upswing downtown.

yes..... but I don't think it's because of the economy.... I'm digging deeper for listings...more intensely... they're not waiting in line with numbers to list!!! but we have more listings than others.... it's costing me a bundle, but we do what we need to do to make the phone ring....

No, but many people are actually starting to think more positively overall. Some of my sellers are still not making any money or breaking even. Most are just tired of waiting & are just bailing. Life moves on, even if their investment hasn't. I'm sure you'll agree, prices in the good ole' Midwest are not going exactly nuts.

I dont see a trickle down effect and most are not likely to, especially with the coming tax hike.

Among high income people yes, I haven't seen much in middle income.

We have been living in a booming town for the last 5 years. Our number one problem now is lack of inventory and all the "newbies" all going after the same cut of the pie!

The unemployment rate is 2.5-3% in SFBA this month.

Buyers are more confident and are willing to bid up. Any priced range homes there are more serious bidders. I have not heard anything negative or claiming the price is high. We have 40% of listings in 2017 vs last year. I think next year there will be more home bidders willing to pay prices all way over sold recently (Sold/list=1.15-1.30% etc).  However, I do not have an appraisal coming too low. Often we can pick all cash buyers this year.

I am hopeful and optimistic but never let reality escape me.   Well...rarely that is.   

We are doing fine

I have not Diana Dahlberg , business is still as busy as usual.  The growth in Dallas metro is tremendous and many people are moving here because of jobs, low cost of living, good schools, and nice area for families.

The Charlotte market turned around in 2012 and we've been on the upswing since then, Diana! Our issue now is that there's FAR more demand than supply and the strong sellers market is driving up the prices.

I think we're going to see a dip in 2018 in our market, simply because our inventory is so painfully low. 

‘Slow & steady’ that is how Erie market has described 

I have had a kick butt year.  And still have a few more closings to go.  

2017 was (is) a very good year !

On Kauai unemployment is well below 2%. Businesses are desperate to hire. But our housing inventory is low and prices continnue to rise.

Not in particular. Our economy here is pretty good, unemployment is down, buyers are buying, but we need inventory.

I don't see too many businesses coming to california unless there are SIGNIFICANT changes to our employment and tax codes, as well as our state's leadership.

I still see machines replacing people and companies consolidating facilities out of state.

Business this year was better than 2016, and expect 2018 to be even better.

These last 2 years have been on the decline in NYC metro area.  2017 has been worse than 2016 which was worse than 2015.  That being said, the key how to find the right customers/clients for your business and differentiate.  (and I think that's the key no matter how the economy is...it just shows itself more when things are tight. 

Hopefully, the real estate market will be better in 2018, but I'm kind of doubting it...and a lot in our area may end up being impacted by outcome on tax bill.  Right now, it looks like it would make things even worse here, especially for real estate as we are high cost of living.

Again, the key is making your business more resilient to economic down turns.

I sense a Trump supporter in your question! Trump's got NOTHING to do with California! We had the worst natural disaster Fires in California history and he didn't lift a phone to call our govenor. His disaster bill has NO money going to California. He's likes Hurricanes as they are "RED" state issues! 

Business was busy very early this year and slowed very early too.

No.

Yes, there will be changes. The economy is constantly changing.  One thing I see, in our state in particular, is the significant increase in the minimum wage.  This is encouraging more use of automation and robotics to replace unskilled workers.  This is going to create a shift in demand for more skilled workers, such as those who build and repair robots.  The unskilled workers are going to have a hard time finding a job.  

Sounds like a political question so I'll opt out.

My personal business is growing like crazy but the general market is steady. I'm expecting it to be better in 2018.

no

About the same as last year

As one of very successful economists said: we are not in a ''goldylock'' time, but there is no doubt that crush is coming next year or few years from now.