Newspaper Interviews

The other day the local newspaper called to ask my opinion of the "real estate crisis" in our fair town. At first I was flattered that I was asked my opinion but reflecting upon the conversation I feel as though I was a pawn being used by the local media to generage business for them...THEM...the people who did not think to inquire about the incredible rise in real estate prices but went along for the ride. I'm curious why "they" are not asking the banks what the heck happened? Why are the real estate agents being asked these questions...why don't we see the president of BofA explaining why the sub-prime market has pulled down the economy? Why don't we see the legislators starting to question what the heck happened and start drafting laws that really do protect the public? We all know the real answer...it's the golden rule. He who holds the gold makes the rules. The scary part is we won't really know who is making the rules for a while...yes it will be a while before we figure out exactly who really owns America. Will it be the Germans, the Japanese, China?

                                                                       Beth Mergens  Remax Gold Folsom, CA.