Yep, here it is again. Random musings about the week that was and the week that will. And awayyyyyy we go.
What did Tennessee...
Some dear friends of mine are taking a trip to Nashville for a few days. Since much of my family lives about halfway between Nashville and Memphis, I've visited both often. Here're a few thoughts.
I love Nashville. It's very clean, the food is good and the last time I was there there was a guy playing his guitar and singing in an ice cream shop. And for a certified history geek, the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's house is a must see. Yep, if I were Big and Rich I'd be "ridin' up and down Broadway on my old stud Leroy", too.
Still, given the chance I think I'd pick Memphis. It's not as clean, although the cobblestone streets and trolley's are pretty cool. What Memphis has is soul!Between Sun and Staxx records (two early pioneers of Rock and Roll and soul) and the Bar-B-Q, it can't be beat. Beale St. might be a little over rated but you can't get a better meal than at The Rendezvous. If that doesn't suit you you can take cab to Neely's.
I don't want to sound like a travelogue for Memphis but you should try it if you get the chance.
I've attached a little song here by John Hiatt that explains the differences.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwhLdr01c6U
A Lot of Yelling, Not Much Getting Done
There's still a lot of discussion about the disruptions at town hall meetings. I don't think that yelling down your opponent does anything to help your cause so I wish they'd stop. At the same time, calling people who disagree with you and exercise their constitutional right to do so Nazis and un-American is unacceptable. Let's all act like adults and try to come to a solution.
Detroit Market Review
Last week I mentioned that inventory in the local marketis leveling off. This is good news for sellers and the market as a whole. Well last Sunday, no less an authority thanThe Detroit Free Pressagreed with me. O.k. not me specifically, they just said the same thing that I;d been saying for months. Inventory, not price, drives a market. Price is a lagging indicator of inventory. If there are less homes on the market prices will go up. 3-6 months of inventory indicate a normal market.
Inventory has been hovering around 4-5% in Detroit and 6-8% in the surrounding suburbs. Too early to call an end to the down market but good signs all around.
Great Saying of the Week
"A man does not attract that which he wants but that which he is" James Allen, As A Man Thinketh.
Have a great week.
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