Red Cross Appeals For $100 Million For Haiti

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for $100 million for Haiti. The appeal covers emergency relief and long-term recovery assistance for 300,000 people over the next three years.The International Red Cross Federation says its most immediate concern is to get lifesaving emergency aid to hundreds of thousands of survivors of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake. But Red Cross spokesman, Matthew Cochrane, tells VOA, the needs of people go beyond the immediate emergency response and that is what its $100 million appeal is meant to address."Lives have been absolutely destroyed. Houses have been destroyed. Community infrastructure has been absolutely destroyed and we are very much committed to being involved in the rebuilding of Haiti once the relief operation winds down in six to nine months," he said.

We all know how terrible the situation is in Haiti. Just remember if you want to help, go to a site such as the American Red Cross or others that are reliable.

Cold Weather is Good Weather

Cold weather is good weather. There is no doubt about it. Lots of people say "I'm going to wait for the Spring market". Well, guess what..... It is the Spring market. Buyers know they want to buy and you can be sure they are not waiting for March before scouring the internet and making calls about houses for sale. No. They are looking now and they may not realize it, but they are looking seriously. They may just think they are just preparing for their home search, but believe me, if they see a home they like, they will call now.

Let's not forget that if most people wait for Spring, the market will be crazy with new listings and yours will be simply one of the bunch. Now is the time to get your house listed. Remember the old saying, "He who hesitates is lost". Make sure you are among the "found".

In the meantime, stay warm, but remember, Cold Weather is Good Weather.

Belita