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Clearly NOT out of the woods yet.

By Charles Buell

Home Inspector with Charles Buell Inspections Inc.

May 05, 2009 12:39 AM

Daffodil stars With spring in full bloom it is easy to dream that the economy of the country is coming back to life as well. There are some possible Plum blossoms in the spring in Seattle connections between the feelings of rebirth inherent in the spring time and the power those feelings have to lift our spirits in ways that could impact our businesses and thus the economy of the country as a whole.

Daffodil stars It is after all, our "attitudes" about the economy that will ultimately lift the economy out of its morass as much as any laws enacted to do so. When things burst into bloom in the spring we are reminded of how strong the forces of Nature are for transformation of the barren landscape into growth and life itself. The symbolism of these changes is not lost on people’s eagerness to get out in the sunshine, work in their gardens, hike in the mountains or get naked on the beach.

Daffodil stars Last week I saw a metaphor of this rebirth as I was driving through Connecticut----when through the budding trees I saw a clear sign that we are not yet out of the woods----in spite of spring being in the air.

Glory in the trees

Charles Buell

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Chad Janusa, MBA - New Orleans Real Estate

Metairie, LA

We definitely aren't out of the woods just yet with the economy. I do think we are on our way to better days though. You are right that it is important for people to have a good atitude about it and be POSITIVE!!

May 05, 2009 12:49 AM

Matt Liistro

National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro - Bridgeport, AL

Your Credit Repair Expert

Hi Charles: here's my 2 cents about the economy: create the perception and the reality will follow.

May 05, 2009 02:05 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Charles, You sure get around sir. Driving through Seattle, it is not uncommon to see homeless people sleeping under bridges. I first noticed these camps in 2003 when my brother-in-law pointed them out to me. He was charged with cleaning them out for the Dept. of Transportation. As soon as they cleaned it up, they moved back in. Those were in better economic times...

May 05, 2009 02:15 AM

Carol Culkin

Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS

Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Charlie - We are not out of the woods but I'd hate to be the last home buyer he walks out after all the bargains are gone and interest rates have already climbed. At the end of last week a mortgage rep had told me the rate went up a .25 % in one week.

May 05, 2009 02:17 AM

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Chad, negativity does not seem to help much:)

Matt, I agree

Paul----there have always been tons of homeless people in Seattle----lots of people living in cars, under bridges. Sad.

Carol---yes---sooner or later we have to realize that the "only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

May 05, 2009 02:33 AM

James Quarello

JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT

Connecticut Home Inspector

It's all about perception and attitude. It's hard for people to be positive when there are so many doom sayers. It is funny how much power negativity has over our thoughts and actions.

May 05, 2009 05:58 AM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Charlie,

I think people in Seattle might settle down a little if you spent less time naked at the beach, and down by Pike's Place Market. What a distraction.

May 05, 2009 07:07 AM

James, people seem to find negativity "easier" I think.

Steve----trust me----I don't go there.

Kate, I would scream for you to come back but I used it all up at Steve's blog.

May 05, 2009 11:29 AM

Barbara S. Duncan

RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR

GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Charles, to change the subject just a bit, I've been wondering why that raven is shrinking so much. Is he going away? And then that duck is getting so big. Have you no respect for those passed on?

May 05, 2009 02:01 PM

Sabrina Kelley

ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO

Woodland Park Colorado Mountain Homes and Land

It is looking better. The media seems to be pushing for a more positive slant and my daffodils are finally showing up from under the earth.

May 05, 2009 02:10 PM

Barbara,Raven comes and goes but the duck goes on forever:)

Sabrina, the media could use a bit more of a possitive slant.

May 05, 2009 02:18 PM

Terrylynn Fisher

Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA

HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

I love symbolism for telling our stories. and remembering...thanks for the post.

May 10, 2009 03:58 PM

Team Honeycutt

Allen Tate - Concord, NC

You are right. We are not out yet, but the signs of life are there. Great post!!!

May 14, 2009 04:38 AM

Terrylynn, I like to work symbolism into my posts when I can.

Allen, thanks.

May 14, 2009 04:58 AM

Clearly NOT out of the woods yet.

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