Yesterday, I went on two listing appointments. Normally, doing a presentation to a family who are selling their home is a fun time! The hard work and effort a couple put into benefiting their lives together used to mean moving up to a "Bigger House". I can vividly remember the joy and happiness these couples had for one another and the love they shared.

I miss those days. My job has changed so much!

Couple #1:

As I arive i`m told they refuse to sit in the same room together. They openly admitt the contempt they have for each other and the reasons they need to sell their home.

The husband`s job responsibilities have shifted, so has his hours. His earnings have decreased.The wife is attacking her man and calling him a "Loser"... he`s screaming at her, not wanting to shoulder the responsibility and starts accusing her of being unfaithful.

It`s not pleasant,they`re already well on their way to divorce only neither one can afford to move out of the house.

They are prisoners of love and instead of being lovers they`ve become roommates.

Couple #2: This couple purchased a home from me in 2004. They had just relocated from New York. Both left their first marriages and wanted to start fresh! They couldn`t stop holding hands when we viewed houses. Every third house it seemed they would sneak away for a kiss in private. I had to pretend to "get lost".. It was joyful and fun selling them a home. The day we closed. She cried telling the attorney and myself "How happy she is to be married to the greatest guy on the earth"..

Well, between 2004 and now the "Greatest" is now the "Worst". He doesn`t want to work,sits at home all day playing with his Avatar, and second life.

She`s very upset, he`s gained 40 pounds since I last saw him and very despondent.

The beautiful home we sold them is now in Dire need of repair!

All is not well, and she`s moving back to New York with her kids right after school ends.

Can`t get much worse?! Think again! Both are upside down on their "Home Sweet Homes". In spite of what the stimulus package is supposed to do for people both couples can`t get a "Loan Mod" because the lenders refuse.

They will be facing Foreclosure somewhere down the line. It`s a bad situation that will only get worse.

As I watch President Obama try to sell this package to the American public I like many in the profession realize the stimulus program will never help those who need it the most. Which in turn will continue to set records on the divorce rate in this country..

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