Worried, Scared, Optimistic or What?

Calie, I am not worried.  But, the nationwide trend is not anywhere near that high.  I think that the figure is under 1%.  I  do think that if the figure were 1 in 6 I would be concerned.

I think its always best to think positively. Hang in there and good luck!

I'm not worried!  I'm reassessing what I value most.  Don't get me wrong I need to make money, but heck i'm not going to sacrifice my health, sanity, relationships by placing fear at the forefront of who I am.  I'd rather say I'm optimistic, realistic, and already have everything I need even though i still need to make money.

I strongly believe in surrounding yourself with positive people.  (Don't watch the news)  There are always people moving, selling, buying for different reasons.  Look for them!  They're out there!

I am always optomistic, but several homes near me have been or are currently in foreclosure.  I am hoping this rescue plan works as advertised.

I hope the plan helps too, I have a rental across town, and 5 of the neighboring homes are in foreclosure. Not a good thing. It WILL pass....I just hope it hurries!

Debi

I am optomistic, maybe naive...who knows.  I do know that it seems as though when the elections are around the corner, the economy does choatic things.  I am hoping that once elections are over, the economy will make a rise.  Elections are one month away...it will be extremely interesting for every Democratic and Republican out there!

Cheron Lange

I'd like to add a new category, call me "astonished".  What's going on seems unbelievable.  As for your categories, I'd like to put my checkmark in the optimistic column.  While many people are hurting bit time, it's a great opportunity for those who have been sitting on the sidelines.

I'm basically optimistic. Yes, this situation will have long reaching effects, and we will all end up making changes because of it. But we will (or we CAN) survive if we are willing to do what it takes, and the housing market will come back up to normal levels.

If the result of this whole mess is that we are, as whole, leaner and cleaner and less dependant on credit, well maybe that's a good thing in the end. Some lessons are hard to take, but help you in the long run.

Hi Calie, I'm with you, not sure how I feel.  I like astonished too, that seems to fit.  Leaner and cleaner in every facet seems like the fix too Leslie. 

Less driving around wasting gas, less shopping, less eating out, turning the thermostat up to 79 rather than the 76 I prefer. Thinking greener even more than before, little things I can do.

I really think twice about cutting back on some things though, like tipping when I do go out, not getting a manicure or pedicure, what if I didn't put in the winter lawn, getting a hair cut every 8 weeks instead of 6..... all of those things would limit the income of those providing the service.  I don't like to cut back in areas that affect someone else and their livlihood.  Maybe that's silly, but any of us could be in much dire circumstances.  There but for the Grace of God............  As long as I can I'll keep doing those things.

I like to sit back and be thankful and greatful for all that we have.  Maybe Thanksgivng coming around every year is just the reminder we need for all year.  

I sure don't know what the answer is and it's a pretty scary lesson, but a necessary one I think.

No need to get off the "soapbox", we're all on it with ya!  I hear my husband all day in his office as he is watching CNN and the market go down tick by tick.  Some of the comments he says I can't repeat here. :)

When he does emerge for lunch or coffee, I can see the look on his face.  I ask are you stressed or astonished?  He says astonished, whew, and I feel relieved that he's only "astonished".  How weird is that when astonished has become an only? 

He chooses to watch it day in and day out but it would drive me crazy. 

I really like what you said about Thanksgiving, that it should come more often.....  It's a state of mind is so true. 

The truth is "it" scares the heck out of me and I think it will get worse before it gets better, but it's time that the "collective society" realizes just how fortunate we really are.  Be greatful for the little things.  I think we HAVE to or it will get worse.

It (the market or whatever it is) has  been running on greed for a long time now.  We've taken so much for granted for so long.  Not "we" as you and I but the powers that be, Wall Street, CEO's making ridiculous money, the oil companies,  the government pushing the bankers/lenders to do ridiculous loans with such lack of credit guidelines.  Some people... yes by all means will do everything in their power to work and keep their home. Some will walk away, some will trash it and walk away. To me that's criminal, but we don't do anything about it.  Now, those people should not be able to have the privledge of buying another house but probably in about 4 years or so they will.  Unless guidelines are eased again, which they might.

Now, I'm getting off the soapbox!  Don't get me started!! :)  Gees, I didn't want to think this hard on a Friday night!  LOL 

Oh my, my my, that is amazing!  Eeeeeery is right!  Thanks!  Gives me the chills!

This is a horrible market, and we walk the tightrope of "I"ll present the offer" balanced with knowledge that the market is declining. It all boils down to an investment, or a home, and understanding the difference (which is not easy for those watching spiraling 401k's). Thanks- thought provoking and a reality- it's a challenge.