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Rising Gas Prices! How are You Compensating?

First of all gasoline has now hit a pain threshold. I'm yelling uncle at over $3.50 a gallon of regular gas in Atlanta. Atlanta first of all is a driving town. We have mass transit, but it really is a novelty as opposed to a full functioning system. It is very limited, and does not have a great bus system to pull up the slack. It is a painful event added to a town that already has one of the worse commutes in the nation. For real estate agents, this could be a "Good News / Bad News" Blog about rapidly rising gas prices. The good news is that we aren't wasting gas running buyers all over the place in a slow market. The bad news is that the rising gas prices are quickly depleting our cash reserves. Since transportation is part of all of our budget both in our business and personal lives how are you compensating for the exponential increases in gasoline and the inflationary effect it is having on out economy. You can include changes in your diet due to the Ethanol factor (turning foodstuffs into fuels. It is almost a Biblical event. "a bushel of wheat for a barrel of oil." The reasons for rising fuel prices and food prices are many, the falling dollar, supply / demand, and a commodity bubble built on speculation. Since we all have fixed dollars to play the game of life...what are you doing to conserve money and curb other expenses? Here are a few ideas to start you off.

Change your routines and consumer spending patterns
Drive slower, change driving patterns
Trade gas guzzler auto for hybrid auto
Review real estate and personal budget for expense patterns
Review marketing effectiveness of recurring charges - Pay Per Click, lead generation, ads etc...
Cancel Cable TV or HBO
Cut back on cell phone use
Cancel hard phone lines and go to cable package or cell phone only
Cancel Fax lines
Cancel ineffective marketing
Stop going to Starbucks daily
Cancel gym membership / personal body trainer
Drive a more economic fuel efficient vehicles
Drive a diesel with bio fuels
Spend more time at home
Work from home - go out of office
Less impulse shopping
Postpone major purchases
Cut back on marketing budgets
Eating home more often - less dining out
Combine trips - Carpooling
Mass transit: Train, bus
Eat fast foods instead of fine dining
Give up smoking

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Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO on 04/21/2008 11:07 PM

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115 Comments on Rising Gas Prices! How are You Compensating?

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You are right, we all have to cut back in ways that best work for us. We have already been doing many of the things on your list -- well, not smoking as we never smoked, so we do not have to stop.

Bob & Carolin Benjamin - E Phoenix Arizona Real Estate LOL! At least it is one less think you have to go without! Just kidding. Time to time we have to force ourselves to look at our expenses and patterns! They can always be changed!

long list of everything... I personally...

1. Do work from home ( my office is 15 miles away)

2. Do on-line shopping

3. I like carpooling

Irina Fernandez That is neat! I forgot about online shopping!

One thing I think might happen - at least in my area - is that local agents will become TRULY LOCAL again. The increased competition had fostered a trend in which agents have been covering increasingly large territories rather than "given up" a lead for a referral fee. I've been seeing people from different area codes listing in my immediate area because we are growing. The result was competition that has made working exclusively in our city and the surrounding area impossible for even the top producers. Because of the density of the area and the differences between the different villages and towns, I didn't try to cross county lines or state lines in the quest to keep a client, but I have been venturing out far further than is now practical. Showing homes 30 miles away in heavy traffic no longer makes ANY sense at all. Hopefully agents who have been sticking their fingers in the White Plains/New Rochelle pie will realize the same thing and go back to being local agents. This would be better for consumers as well because with the tangle of towns villages and cities in our area and the different issues in each town/village being unique - no one can be a true expert from much of a difference.

Jim - Great list. Real Estate agents should pay attention with their expenses especially in this downturn market. Unproductive marketing expenses and chauffering buyers who are just "looking" should be curtailed.

My life style has change dramatically since the gas prices have increased. I work from home now and my broker is fine with that.

Jim, all of the above are on my mind. To include cutting my golf club membership.

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Btw, in my area - I switched to a cable system for my phone/internet/cable. I have UNLIMITED calling in the US and limited international calling along with a dedicated Fax line, cable internet (very fast) and full cable for $150 a month. No complaints. You do have to buy the whole package though. For NY that is a very good price.

Everyone should check out what they can save by doing this or using FiOS - if it is available. I'll check it out when its available to me.

I have one thing I am doing to compensate. SELL MORE HOUSES!

Paid $3.73 for Shell premium yesterday. Ouch. Working at home more and I 'multi-task' when I have errands to do.

I switched offices within my company - making my route to the office 10 miles shorter. I also work more from home if I don't "need" to go into the office. Everything I need is here.

Jim, well thankfully I've never smoked or made a daily trip to Starbucks. However, we have been eating at home more often rather than going out for meals. While it's a pain to see the numbers increase at the pump, the more shocking number is the weekly grocery bill!

Thanks for the great information Richard. You are so right about Atlanta...been there...done that. That's way I moved to the ^^^mountains^^^.

Those are all great things to do. We also have stopped going "out to lunch" everyday, so that means we are eating better and have actually dropped a few pounds. Great post as usual!

What? no Starbucks? then why would I ever drive to town? LOL!!!

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Hey Jim - Just posted on some methods to get the most for your money at the pump. CLICK HERE to read that BLOG entry. We are living in a scary time my friend and this problem alone has had a huge ripple effect on the economy. I was reading yesterday that food prices have gone up an average of 40% in the past year mostly attributed to the ripple of the fuel cost issue. Time to restructure our use of vehicles in the real estate business, huh? Thanks for the great post!

My purely selfish tip/technique. Sitting on Top of My 2006 Honda 750 Shadow just before a ride

Now Bring on the Sun.

Those are good ideas! Can you believe one Starbucks probably equals a gallon of gas. We don't have one in Searcy AR yet and hopefully we will not get one. Yesterday I hitched a ride with the clients who sorta wanted to see a house 20 miles away and I told them I'd just ride with them. It was a pleasure to just sit in the back seat and watch what was on the side of the road for a change!

Gas is $3.99 in So Cal! I think I will take my friend Cristal's lead and start riding my bike around town!

Jim, love the list.

We have tried to cancel a year long contract for ineffective marketing they are not budging...any ideas?

Jim~Unfortunately,In the wealthiest nation in the world, we are now bowing to the oil giants and giving up our lifestyles in exchange.

I agree that you shouldn't have to go into the office everyday, but being in the office has a different feel to me than being at home. I also feel that previewing homes and driving around is a way to build your business so the gas prices make it hard to do this effectively. I think another one to add to the list is to make sure you know where you are going before leaving your home or office. Make sure to map out the homes in order and direction so you are not driving in circles.

Great points, especially the Starbucks comment. I don't do this, but I know people who eat out everyday. Do they not realize how much money they would save if they would just pack a lunch.

I about choke every time I fill up my gas tank and it's only about $50 (I never imagined I would be saying "only $50). I don't even want to think about the cost of filling up an SUV or pickup truck. No thanks, I'll keep my car.

Recently a friend of mine told me "you don't buy a car for the gas". I had to laugh the other day when I was with him, while filling his gas tank, which ended up being a good $90. He calculated he got 11 miles a gallon on his truck!! HAHA, maybe he should consider buying a car for the gas!!!!

Jim,

I've said all along, that fuel prices play a major role in our wacky real estate market by 'fueling' the lack of consumer confidence! Thanks, Fran

P.S. Maybe increasing our tithing might help???

Yes, It is starting to hurt at the pump. you squeeze the nozzle and your already at $4 before you hear the gas start to flow. I hope it becomes a big enough issue at election that they do something about it.

Jim- I too live in a "driving town" ... my wife and I are both in real estate and are spending close to $1k each month on gas alone. So... needless to say- our working budget has a few alterations in some of the other lines on the budget list.

If feel ya pain.

We are not in control of our destiny. The Congress have decided to destroy the country in order to save it. Nothing else makes any sense when we haven't built a refinery in how many years? Or, opened any new fuel resources in how many years???

We are subsidizing the world and we are supposed to feel guilty because we want the safety of large autos. The leaders of the world lecture us on our profligacy and then expect us to defend them against evil doers.

A pox on all their houses.

Ruthmarie Hicks I like your perspective, but I've gone the other way...and seek to refer out to experts in those adjoining areas and for the last year most of our income is referral...still generated by the Internet!

Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady", Broker-Brookville, New York Real Estate As adults we need to be more responsible. Our parents had very strict budgets...now it is our turn!

Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg As independent subcontractors...it has to be OK with our brokers! We are not salaried, and the broker does not cover our expenses.

Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale Frank giving up golf is a biggie. I do not play the game, but I understand passion! Wow! The thing we have to admit to our self is that it is for the time being, and not forever!

Ruthmarie Hicks That is an excellent price! Technology has really advanced!

Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® Randy in many markets that is not an option! LOL! At least not for now!

Susie Blackmon NC Realtor, Maggie Valley, Waynesville Hight test? I think it is over $4.09 here!

Sandra Workman ABR, CNHS, QSC, RCC That was so smart! I think many of us that have another branch in our company can move to that office, or at least meet clients there! Home is great for the other stuff!

Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate I agree with the cooking and eating at home! What a great place to enjoy fine dining and no tipping! A class of iced tea does not run $2! The grocery bill is part of the same picture! This is worse than the late 1970's under Carter. Today we are dealing with the "Ethanol Factor" trying to turn foods into fuel! Back under Cater it was the transportation costs to distribute goods.

Patty Ledford-Your N. Ga. Mountain Agent! Thanks do much for your comments! North Georgia is so beautiful!

Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Agent for Charlottesville Real Estate Starbucks is a great place to meet clients and make new ones! Think of it now more as a treat!

Steve Homer All things in life seem to recycle. Events, fads, and even business cycles! Oil is very inflationary, but inflation could lead to deflationary pressures. Persons stop spending and the economy can grind to a halt!

Downtown Portland Real Estate Broker~Herb Hamilton Herb you are so neat. I love it.

Barbara S. Duncan ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR You are so correct. I can easily live without it. That is why I cut Starbuck's out last year.

Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA Have an attorney contact them on legal letterhead.

Tina Maraj Shah Realtor You could always do a "Bike tour of Homes."

Doug Fritchie That's because we have no real men left in Washington! As far as I am concerned they are the cause of the situation!

Erika Beede - www.goomzee.com Are these numbers unbelieveable or what?

Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ Consumers now feel they are in uncharted territory and will not buy anything!

Spokane Real Estate - Ross Quintana The problem is that none of the politicians on either side are going to do anything as long as oil companies can throw millions of dollars into their political coffers! Isn't it interesting how some of these oil company lobbyists can contribute equal amounts to bot democrats and republicans!

Its getting scary no matter what you are doing. I have a suburban for my Children and clients and it hurts when I pull up to the gas pump.

Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor®, ABR, TRC 1 K a piece? WOW! That is a lot of money!

Karen Luke --- Stockbridge -- McDonough Real Estate I think we all are feeling the pain right now!

MD & VA Real Estate, Homefinders.com, Lenn Harley, Broker, New & Resale Homes Lenn, now tell us how you really think! LOL! I fully agree with you!

I topped off the tank on my Tahoe yesterday, and when the pump clicked off...when I topped it off it took another $1.50

Jim, with skyrocketing gas prices your list could not have come at a better time for other ideas to cut costs to offset the increased expenses.

The typical car costs ~ $.20/mile fixed cost ($30,000 price/ 150,000 miles life) and ~ $.20/mile variable cost for gasoline ($4/ gallon @ 20 MPG) for a total cost of ~ $.40/mile so gasoline is now ~ 50% of cost of ownership! If you make over $100k/yr, gas is still insignificant. Skip owning a car and just rent one of those Flexi cars by the hour!

If you sell your car and live within walking distance to work/shopping that may save $600/month which is worth ~$100,000 of house based upon a 30 year fixed mortgage. A $200k country house costs the same as a $300k city house!

But, if you are ever in a serious auto accident, you will wish you never saved gas money by buying a compact car.

We will eventually develop lifestyles like the Europeans since their gasoline is about $8/gallon.

Sorry, I love to drive so I got a roommate to offset the increased cost of gas! It seems many of the foolish drivers now can't afford to drive so I enjoy the highways even more!

Hi Jim,

I love your list these are some great ideas! :)

Jim,

Love your blogs.

They are most useful.

Thanks for continuously giving us food for thought.

Have a great week.

Linda

Gary Woltal - REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth During the last gas crisis loads of folks had great ideas on how to watch your budget. Now that credit is drying up and becoming more expensive more folks will have to conserve cash! It is easier than you think, but we first have to change our mindsets! I love dining out, but I am also a decent cook.

Phil I have noticed the highways have less traffic this week! Also, my dream home would be to live in a town with a real mass transit system like NY, or DC! I loved life without a car!

Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate Suzzanne, I am dating myself! They are based on past experience! LOL!

I drive a Honda Civic. It averages 32 mpg when I do heavy city driving, or 35 mpg when I add more highway driving. And it is paid off.

I compensate by saying, "Wow, I have to spend almost $40 to fill up???" Then I look at the SUV and minivan and luxury car drivers and say "I am SOOOOO glad I decided to buy a Honda Civic!!!"

I feel good.

Oh- can I tell you how hard I laughed when I read the post by Lenn Harley??? A pox! I love it!

Linda Lipscomb RE/MAX Lexington TN Thanks so much! I know many of us are hurting more than we would like to admit. We are all in the same boat.

Sarah Nopp, REALTOR(R), CRS. RE/MAX Four Seasons, Olympia WA I used to own 3 SUVs! I sold 2 an have one SUV, and a chevy Malibu 4 cylinder that averages 25 MGG city and over 32 HWY! We drive that more now!

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Jim I really feel for the people working for 8-10 dollars an hour at a fast food resturaunt. I don't know how they can afford to fill up their tank for 50-100 dollars a pop. Heck it is killing me! But work from home and have cut back on many expences. Too tell you the truth I probably should have done that long ago.

I got very good at sending e-mails and my phone minutes went up. Also, I parked the truck and driving the Ford Focus now.

I haven't seen my office in three weeks. I only drive where necessary. I went and test drove a Mini this weekend. It must be the love the big car in me because I just could not part with my big Chrysler 300. As much as I hate putting gas in it, I just cannot part with the room and the smooth ride.

I even found a site that allows me to shop for my groceries online. Despite the delivery charges, its still cheaper to go that route than to do the driving myself

Jim, Herb has the right idea! my beloved, though gas guzzling Lexus is paid for, so my car expenses still are a lot less than they would be with car payments on a Prius. Still, it's over $4 a gallon for premium. Yikes! Maybe I'll get a Vespa for running errands and previewing!

I have to be aware of my output for clients to make SURE they are serious buyers. I would hate to waste money and time on tire kickers. My preference is to give them all they need in an email until we narrow something down.

Great post!!

You are so right, we have quit eating out , I am now working from home, and my 17 year old son just learned what it was like to put $30.00 in his car and only get a 1/2 tank of gas, he just announced he can't afford this! What is going to happen?

I have always had a home office since it makes no financial sense to pay overhead for a place I am in a couple of hours a week.

We don't eat out, since I am a good cook, but don't knock my starbucks habit! :) That is blasphemy out here in the PNW. We have coffee houses on pretty much every corner. I bet we would have the highest coffee house per person ratio in the nation, if there was such a statistic.

I have been more cautious of how much I drive and make sure that I map out my routes to cut on gas costs. I also agree with another poster that real estate will be more local. I had to really question taking a listing in a smaller town out here since it is a 30 minute drive from me.

well thought out article jim

I quit working entirely. The amount of money I'm saving on gas more than takes care of my mortgage and other bills! LOL! JK. I wish that was the case. I leave work when there aren't that many cars on the road, preventing me from the usual stop and go traffic that burns gas.

Lynchburg, Bedford County and Campbell County Homes for Sale Nannette Saunders Sometimes it is times lake these that make us sit bak and ask ourselves what is really important in life?

Brad Taylor, REALTOR® for Toledo, Ohio We gave up the mailing years ago for targeted newsletters. We are driving our 4 cylinder Chevy Malibu car right now.

Nashville Tennessee Area Real Estate Rhonda Burgess I love my Tahoe also, but I will use for trips! It gets over 20 MPG HWY.

This sucks 150%...take a look at cnn news online.. they have a big write up about how it is soon going to be above 4.oo a gallon

Clint Miller with Real Estate Client Referrals Ah, groceries online...how smart. WebVan was just a few years early.

A friend of mine has a term for people who give up their cars to drive a motorcycle to work. He calls them "organ donors".

When Americans give up all that stuff, the Starbucks, the driving to shopping centers, the gym, etc. and start staying at home, what's that going to do to the economy?

Patricia Kennedy Over the years...we got into the habit of paying off the autos! We use the Tahoe for showings, and Malibu for errands etc. I could not see how a person in this market could be paying $400 or 500 a month payment + gas. Ouch!

Latonia Parks Now it is common sense. Ask questions first before we allow persons in our car.

"my 17 year old son just learned what it was like to put $30.00 in his car and only get a 1/2 tank of gas, he just announced he can't afford this! What is going to happen? " Maybe it is the right wat to learn about life. Rainy days do happen! We must not live on credit, and must prioritize what is most important in our lives? This may be a very good thing.

Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist Everything has to be thought out completely. recently we received a referral for a home that was 35 miles one way from here. We almost balked, but we listed it at the right price...and we sold it in 15 days.

Steve Harless Thanks Steve...I appreciate that.

James Jeter - Credit Repair Specialist Very smart to take the time and time your commutes.

Chris Litten It may be there soon! We need to get on the phones and talk to our elected representatives.

It sure is scary out there. Thanks for the great article on ideas to save money. I may have to cut back on some stuff like everyone but would prefer to cut down on gas first. The oil companies making millions and I am supposed to give up a gym membership? That is bull

Jim, I created the Dead M.E.A.T. formula. M.E.A.T. stand for Mobile, Exxon, Amoco and Texaco. If we consider them dead M.E.A.T. and boycott them nationwide I believe that prices will fall. I know it sounds a little radical but these pirates need to be keelhauled. Thanks for the post. It gets my fuel burning.

Eric Kodner CRS, ABR, e-PRO, CLHMS, Madeline Island Real Estate Wisconsin Do American have a choice with rising gas bills? If income is dropping also, who's payning for this? I am. As a responsible adult, I now have to act like one. Luxuries like gyms, personal trainers, HBO, Starbucks coffee...I've lived wihtout for most of my life. Why should I keep them on the list?

David Saks See, I blame the politicians for allowing them to steamroll us all. Whatever happened to "We the People?"

the list is soooooooo long, do we have to give up chocolate too?

Good question, Jim. It's "We the M.E.A.T. men" (see last post), these days. I remember when gas stations competed for your business and conducted friendly 'gas wars' which would drive prices down to a nickel in the late nineteen fifties. They were still checking the air in the tires and the oil for mother and wiping the bugs off the windshield. Now they're conspiring to pirate the economy and your being assaulted by a panhandler with the windshield squeegie because you don't want to give him two bucks to wipe your window. When will it end? :-)

Elkhart-Evelyn Johnston No that is not necessary!

David Saks The problem is that they are enabled to do so without oversight. The answer is...sort of like follow the money... it will end up at the US Capitol! Congress is not enforcing any oversight. Has no one connected the dots? Our downturn started when? Think in the last few years...what event started our slide on most every front?

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Mass transit real estate....I like it. Schedule all my appointments for the same day and have them all meet me at my office where they will board a large 15 passenger van. We'll show everyone the same homes and then at the end of the day, let them fight it out. Yeah, that'll go REAL good.

Great post Jim except about not getting Starbucks everyday, are you crazy?! ha,ha. I don't take out people to find rental properties anymore because the amount I get paid weighed against gas just is not worth it. Many people will have to change things to compensate for the increasing costs of gas and commodities.

Jonathan Osman - Charlotte / Matthews NC That would work! LOL!

Colorado Springs Realty Patricia Beck Starbuck's? I started carrying coffee from home again! I had all those great stainless coffee canisters that were taking up space, now I am using them!

We are paying 4.09 a gallon in LA.

We have been car pooling more
Taking shorter trips
Planning out our trips ahead of time to economize
Walking
Cooking at home more
Working out at home

Geoff Scowcroft Well done! I forgot about that I cancelled my LA Fitness membership also. Coffee and dining out are scaled way back! Making combined trips for the car.

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Jim, I own a mini van and live in a condo complex. Now once a month, there are 3 of us that carpool to a grocery store, that might be a little out of the way, but we get good deals there.. better than the store around the corner. We all chip in on gas.

Speaking of the rising price of gas, I've noticed less activity with Open Houses. Perhaps buyers don't want to waste gas driving around either. On that note, it's not uncommon to get a buyer that wants to just look. When I'm not certain of a buyer's motivation, I try to get them to follow me to the houses so they have a "gas investment" and won't want to waste time or money either if they are following me versus riding with me and they aren't serious.

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I work at home and I make sure my buyers are ready to buy-I hate being a tour guide.

Jim - I co-host a radio show on Saturday mornings with a builder and he loves to stir the pot and make enemies. One of his favorite things to suggest on the radio is for people to call an agent and ask them to show him houses and make sure that on the route they get the agent to stop at their bank, dry cleaners, grocery store, etc and then call a different agent the next week and do the same thing. That way people can abuse an agent's gas bill as opposed to their own. He's a terrible person.

Well, what goes around comes around and he will get his fair share of people wasting his time and money if he keeps up that attitude. Perhaps customers listening to him will treat him as he treats others.

Wow, you received more comments than I had the stomach to read through. I think that one thing that you should never do is stop marketing. In fact when times are tough it is a great time to increase market share. If everyone cuts back on their marketing and you don't, whose marketing materials will get read? - Yours! I think business people make this mistake all of the time because they can see an immediate buck saved that will not have an instantaneous detrimental effect, but after a month of cut back marketing, you will likely experience cut-back hits on your materials as well. Review, cut out what does not work, but replace that media with something that works!!!

We will be purchasing a MB diesel to convert to SVO for around town stuff. I am still trying to find my dream Ford Excursion to be converted to SVO too.

A school disstrict in South Jersey has 4 dozen buses running on SVO.

I will be cutting back on golf, to once every two weeks instead of once a week (although, since I am new to the area, this is one of my primary means of meeting people).

Will continue our one night a week out to dinner. Lunches, if I am on the road will be sack, unless with client/customers.

I don't go to Starbucks, already have Bocajava at home and it, IMHO, is much better. I might cut back on it though. With summer almost here I will probably drink more iced tea.

Plant a garden (although I do that every year). It really isn't a lot of work for tomatoes, cukes, squash, onions, radishes, etc.

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Jim - I agree with you that expenses need to be kept to essentials, and we should do that even in the best of time. THat being said, I think that now is the best time for good realtors to really pick up market share. A lot of real estate agents are giving minimal effort right now, but buyers are starting to show up.. Make a few extra calls, and pick up a few extra customers.

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I can understand cutting the gym memberships. I cut mine recently and saved $35 plus the gas to and from. I found working out at home to be just as good. I liked dailyfitnesstrainer.com, which showed me a bunch of free 3 second video clips of home exercises plus a daily workout updated each day for advanced or beginners.

Ken I dropped mine also. I think it is smart.

Great post and some great comments. I, too, have joined the ranks of changing my lifestyle and budget just to pay my gas bill.

I recently had a realtor refuse a referral because it would cost too much gas to deal with a buyer.

I've cut back going to Targt or Walmart or Walgreens and buying crap I really don't need. Remember the days you would toss things in your cart that you really could do without? Not anymore!

Chris Stewart (Windermere Pacific West Properties I think since I wrote this it has become even more painful. We have made more cuts.

LaNita Cates (REMAX of Joliet) I've started enjoying the dollar store! I don't need anything there, and if I go crazy, I do not buy much, and can even pay cash! LOL!

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