My Team and I have been very busy.   There seems to be buying activity, pricing is key.  I do believe that the market is in the trough, the bottom we have been waiting for.  U.S. consumers have cause for concern, although this is definitely the time to buy.  These are the times when wealth will be created.  You have to buy and have ownership, to create wealth.   We will slowly work our way out of this, it was inevitable, although some businesses are thriving in these market conditions.  The market was almost delusionary from 02 to 06, a correction was needed.   Understanding the forces of money, a lifetime it will take.   One of the reports that I recently read said that the market will not get ”good” again till 2012.  That makes sense, a slow steady climb.  Much like it was back in the 1980′s.  I’m very familiar with that market (I was licensed in 1982).  I will submit 2nd quarter stats soon, I can’t wait to see them myself.   Also, keep an eye on the consumer index, it should be out this week.  I will report it as well.

On another note…homeowner equity.  It’s something that we have had a tendency to discard or misuse.   I just want to say that one must do everything in their power to protect the equity in their home.  I have seen many houses in my career and the best home I have viewed is the one that’s paid for.