My name is Lottie Woodward and I am part owner in Carolina Realty Group.  I have been successfully selling real estate for the last 30 years, and luxury properties have been my specialty in the real estate market.  I was recently interviewed for a story in the Island Packet regarding the reduction of sales in the higher end home market.  One point that I tried to make over and over again which did not come across in the article is that I think it is an unbelievable <strong>Time to Buy</strong>.  The buyers that are not choosing the "herd mentality" of buying will be sitting in the driver's seat in the near future with great real estate investments worth more than what they paid.  Due to all the events causing the downturn in the market,Smart people are buying now.  If you are thinking of buying, get off the sidelines and get into the game!  <a href="http://www.islandpacket.com/1482/story/903025.html" target="_blank">Click here </a>to see my article from the Island Packet.