May 1st, 2009

Hey guys! I just wanted to share with you what we heard last Thursday from syndicated radio talk show host Dave Ramsey. Dave had a webcast Town Hall For Hope that was heard by over a million people. Dave described fear as False Evidence Appreaing Real. He reminded us that fear is NOT the fruit of the spirit! My, how we have forgotten this.

Our world is caught up in a world system that is negative self talk. We need to wake up and take responsibility for what has happened. It isn't the banker's fault for giving me that loan on that home that I NEEDED. It isn't the government's fault that it didn't regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac properly (although the Bush administration tried to and was over powered by the liberal folks in congress. Barney Frank are you hearing me!) It's everyones fault for buying into the system.

Dave went onto say that we have forgotten how to say NO! And he is right. We need to learn how to say no more. I know for myself I have personally gotten more sensible with my finances. I finally realized that this isn't my money but God's. And I personally want to make sure that I am a good money manager for God.

Dave also shared some amazing stats with his audience that put home foreclosures into perspective. He said that 60% of all foreclosures are occuring in just five states and that an amazing 50% of all foreclosures are happening in only 35 counties!

He concluded his message with three things people need to do if they are struggling with hope. The first is to get up, take action and get moving! The second is to quit participating in loser talk! Make sure to read more and educate yourself to what is really going on in the country and the world around us. Study! And the third action is to learn how to give again. I took this one personally. He isn't just talking about giving of your money but also of your time. Take time to volunteer on the playground, at your local soup kitchen, at your church or anywhere else in your community.

It was the people of this great country that lead us out of the Great Depression and it will be the people of this great country that will lead us out of this turn down, Dave said. I am a true beliver in this wonderful country. Let's start working together and put an end to this negative self talk. Get off the fence and start acting. Now is a wonderful time to buy a home, whether it is your first or you are looking to up size or down size. Let us know how we can help.

Remember to come out this weekend to our first ever Homebuyer Workshop at the Goose Creek Community Center beginning at 11 am. We are having a second workshop May 30 at 11 am. You can download the flyer and register for either or both classes at our website www.DrewSineath.com. Hope to see you there!

Drew Sineath - A Familar Face...And a Rich Lowcountry Hertiage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you're looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath & Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.