How many of you are sick of hearing about the depressed real estate market?  The real estate market  is to blame for everything  from the slowing retail market to the recession. If we didn't hear about the housing market with every news cast the public could move on. So many people believe every word they hear on the evening news. They make people afraid to move forward with their life. The fear is the housing prices may lower further so waiting is in their best interest. Real Estate is local! In our area we aren't suffering as much as some other markets, but the perception is there. I guess all we can do is try to be standing when this turns around. I think we will all enjoy good times again soon.