I would say the decline is listings is a Stalemate between buyers and sellers. Sellers are waiting, gambling on news like this article, before they list their property. I think most people around here agree that the gamble will not be to their benefit.
More interesting is how people tend to surround themselves with like minded individuals. I’ve never been a real fan of Bush. I just don’t find him very intelligent. Funny how I often feel the same way about many of his staff.