Great analogy, Ken.  We are experiencing the culmination of a lot of truly negative things.  Now we need to figure a way around it, or through it, and not let it get us (and the rest of the world) down.

Or be a long haul trucker!

Hey Ken,

As many of us have mentioned before network news such as MSNB, CNBC and others are all focusing national trends.  As we Realtors know, real estate is very localized.  What they're not noting is that in certain areas, such as ours in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and even parts of Florida, activity has picked up dramatically.  We three locations were the first in to the mess, and hit hardest by the correction.  Other areas like the S.F. Bay Area, Washington, and New York have just entered into the downturn and probably still have a little while to go before they see their markets pick up.

It's unfortunate that so many people pay such heed to network newscasts, but alas they do.  There's business out there for we Realtors.  It just takes more work to find nowadays.  But this market will weed out those Realtors who are really devoted to the profession from those who are just in it for a quick buck or something to do.

Hang in there.

Hi Jerry, Laura, and Christopher.

Thanks all for reading.  I am hanging in.  Real estate is local.

Locally, agents received 29.5% fewer paychecks in DuPage county last month (year over year).

Ken

Get out of the dark place.  Come into the light.  Turn off the TV and start participating in activities that lead to business. 

Work harder, work smarter!  Work more confidently!

Oh yeah...and get out of the dark place!

Hi Ron.  Thanks again for reading!

When I get out of the dark place, you won't be able to stand me.

Ken