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Are we in the best of times??

By andrea re

Real Estate Agent with Mopper-Stapen,Realtors

February 22, 2009 12:49 PM

Read an interesting commentary today in the March 09 issue of Esquire "The Best of Times" by David Granger. In his short column--he was saying if you were among the "93% with a job these are dam good times". His points--gas is under two bucks, you can buy a new car at half off w/0%, or a new home since prices are so depressed. He went on the say --Tables are available in the vast majority of excellent resturants, airports are less crowded,etc. "All in all, it's easier to live a more enjoyable life right now than at any time in recent memory-...if we can just convince ourselves to do so"Mr. Granger said.

He does have a few points--but is this the best of times.?? Especially for those of us trying to weather a real estate market that hasn't been seen for the last 20yrs, foreclosures at an all time high, the unemployment rolls swelling--and -I think we have dwindled well beyond "93%" employed. And that doesn't count us real estate agents or others on commission that can't even draw unemployment as things have gone south!

The best of times--maybe if you have money to pump into the economy, but if there are no sales, or paychecks for workers there is no money to pump. And the worst thing Congress did under their new stimulus package was to limit the tax rebate to first time home buyers---we need everyone buying--to move things forward.

I am hopefull that Obama--can get things going and provide a new energy to turn things around.

Best of times?? I'm holding my breath-(or not) -what about you-??--

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Deb Clifton

Coldwell Banker Advantage - Clayton, NC

Broker/Realtor, e-PRO, CNS

I agree with you it may be best of times for those that have a regular job or should I say a job. There are so many people that have lost their job. Everyday it seems more and more of my friends are getting laid off. I have never seen days like we are living in. Hopefully things will get better soon.

Feb 22, 2009 12:57 PM

Ron Bridges

ERA Wilder Realty, Inc. - Sumter, SC

I agree for the most part. I think we can be in the "best of times" in whatever times we are in. Yep, you guessed it, I just reached down deep and pulled out some optimism. We just do what we can with what we got. Sometimes not easy but it is the cards we were dealt and we can fold or try to play the best hand possible. Would help if the President would say something positive every once in a while. I think we all have a good idea of how bad things are.

Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

It is all in perception of how you look at things. I would like it to be the one of the best times of my life.

Feb 22, 2009 01:03 PM

andrea re

Mopper-Stapen,Realtors - Savannah, GA

Greetings--debbie, ron, and russ

I think optimism is the key--and anywhere we are can be the best of times. That famous Dickens,quote "it's the best of times, the worst of times" in his opening line --of the tale of two cities--and maybe that is where we are. It is all in our perception and what we make of it. So let's make 09 the best yr. ever.--andrea

Feb 22, 2009 01:10 PM

Curt Canada

Keller Williams-Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Real Estate - Career Coach

I think we're still a nation that believes in God's providence! Let's do as much as we can for our families,friends, and all the others that's in need of encouragement and support! I remember some tough times when growing up but we managed an made it through the stormy challenges and adverse situations! Our thinking and habits may need to change a little but we will bask in the sun again! There are those both in America and abroad who are less fortunate. Perhaps, those are the persons to ask that question! I' m so glad we're here to experience whatever comes! Living is good! You're gonna make it after all! It's time to fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 22, 2009 01:40 PM

greetings-- curt --I totally agree--thanks for your thoughts---andrea

Feb 22, 2009 02:25 PM

Ilyce Glink

Think Glink Media - Chicago, IL

Best-selling author, award-winning TV/radio host.

Andrea- I think if you're lucky enough to not be tightening your belt right now, this could be the best of times. But when our nation as a whole is struggling, it's hard for even one person to be doing that well, in my opinion. We are only as good as our fellow Americans!

Feb 22, 2009 04:59 PM

greeting--IIyce,

sorry for response delay-- No I agree-- - I think the whole nation is struggling!! Individuals, businesse, and corporations-- Just had a call from a woman today wanting to buy w/ a credit score of 400 and all kinds of employment issues--I want to help but what do you do??

I think of Hillary Clinton's line when she was running for presd-- "we are one Pay check away from-- and fill in the blank--I feel that way and I am sure many americans do as well!!

And you are right--we are only as good as our fellow Americans!! When one is down we are all down--so my question is--how do we move everyone up--

I am ready to do it--any thougts would be more than welcome---andrea

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