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[quote=SD Realtor]Recessions and depressions are really not that much fun no matter how much we all want housing to go down. [/quote]

For some time now, I have been concerned that economics of the country were far graver than what I had imagined. That is definitely now the case. There is the usual anecdotal evidence that can be tainted by ones desires but, there is also an ever increasing pool of evidence that points in that direction as well. The number of layoffs announced on a daily basis continues to rise, and it seems as corporate bankruptcy/restructuring seems to be making its way to MSM more regularly.

There are small group of people that I know that regularly question when I’ll get serious about purchasing a house. My reply has been for quite some time has been that I would not as long as such a purchase would mean neglecting other aspects of my life; saving, funding retirement, recreational activities, you know participating in life without living in debt. That response was always met with a look of perplexicity, disgust, or that “man this kid is an idiot” look. It’s all pretty much the same look so it can be very hard to tell which is being displayed.

Now that prices have fallen and the perceived affordability has increased, I still get the same question by a smaller group and I reply with the same answer. The looks now include what I described above with the addition of great concern, despair, and outright fear. I’ve had a few tell me that I’ve made a well thought out choice….A few! The remainder can be broken down into two groups, those with there heads buried in the sand and those that understand the problem but, don’t want to even mention it. As though speaking of the problem would make it worse.

I think the previous generation is starting to realize that they have squandered their futures along with our own. The talk of retirement seems to be increasingly the talk of delayed retirement.

The next decade is going to be a decade of tough choices. The pool of jobs is going to be far smaller than the bodies seeking them.

I do feel a sense of vindication. All that time questioning myself, “Am I doing something wrong”. Being the odd ball pointing out the flaws in the system and being ridiculed for it. Having to defend my right to live as debt free as possible.

I do believe that some of those caught up in the game are deserving of the results. I am unapologetic about that. However, there are a good many of us that are also caught in the trap that didn’t leverage themselves silly.

[creechrr]

[quote=SD Realtor]Recessions and depressions are really not that much fun no matter how much we all want housing to go down. [/quote]

For some time now, I have been concerned that economics of the country were far graver than what I had imagined. That is definitely now the case. There is the usual anecdotal evidence that can be tainted by ones desires but, there is also an ever increasing pool of evidence that points in that direction as well. The number of layoffs announced on a daily basis continues to rise, and it seems as corporate bankruptcy/restructuring seems to be making its way to MSM more regularly.

There are small group of people that I know that regularly question when I’ll get serious about purchasing a house. My reply has been for quite some time has been that I would not as long as such a purchase would mean neglecting other aspects of my life; saving, funding retirement, recreational activities, you know participating in life without living in debt. That response was always met with a look of perplexicity, disgust, or that “man this kid is an idiot” look. It’s all pretty much the same look so it can be very hard to tell which is being displayed.

Now that prices have fallen and the perceived affordability has increased, I still get the same question by a smaller group and I reply with the same answer. The looks now include what I described above with the addition of great concern, despair, and outright fear. I’ve had a few tell me that I’ve made a well thought out choice….A few! The remainder can be broken down into two groups, those with there heads buried in the sand and those that understand the problem but, don’t want to even mention it. As though speaking of the problem would make it worse.

I think the previous generation is starting to realize that they have squandered their futures along with our own. The talk of retirement seems to be increasingly the talk of delayed retirement.

The next decade is going to be a decade of tough choices. The pool of jobs is going to be far smaller than the bodies seeking them.

I do feel a sense of vindication. All that time questioning myself, “Am I doing something wrong”. Being the odd ball pointing out the flaws in the system and being ridiculed for it. Having to defend my right to live as debt free as possible.

I do believe that some of those caught up in the game are deserving of the results. I am unapologetic about that. However, there are a good many of us that are also caught in the trap that didn’t leverage themselves silly.

[creechrr]

I’ll add myself to the list of fools. Unless there’s a back lash this country is going to fail. We can’t continue like this.

I bet if I stopped paying taxes I’d be halled off in short order but, stop paying a mortgage or credit cards, I’d get a pat on the a$$…WTF!

[creechrr]

I’ll add myself to the list of fools. Unless there’s a back lash this country is going to fail. We can’t continue like this.

I bet if I stopped paying taxes I’d be halled off in short order but, stop paying a mortgage or credit cards, I’d get a pat on the a$$…WTF!

[creechrr]

I’ll add myself to the list of fools. Unless there’s a back lash this country is going to fail. We can’t continue like this.

I bet if I stopped paying taxes I’d be halled off in short order but, stop paying a mortgage or credit cards, I’d get a pat on the a$$…WTF!

[creechrr]

I’ll add myself to the list of fools. Unless there’s a back lash this country is going to fail. We can’t continue like this.

I bet if I stopped paying taxes I’d be halled off in short order but, stop paying a mortgage or credit cards, I’d get a pat on the a$$…WTF!

[creechrr]

I’ll add myself to the list of fools. Unless there’s a back lash this country is going to fail. We can’t continue like this.

I bet if I stopped paying taxes I’d be halled off in short order but, stop paying a mortgage or credit cards, I’d get a pat on the a$$…WTF!

[creechrr]

[quote=Omega Point]I thought she made the story up to bring attention to her business. I guess there is no such thing as bad publicity.[/quote]

She couldn’t even help herself. Why would a sane individual seek her services?

F U, June!

[creechrr]

[quote=Omega Point]I thought she made the story up to bring attention to her business. I guess there is no such thing as bad publicity.[/quote]

She couldn’t even help herself. Why would a sane individual seek her services?

F U, June!

[creechrr]

[quote=Omega Point]I thought she made the story up to bring attention to her business. I guess there is no such thing as bad publicity.[/quote]

She couldn’t even help herself. Why would a sane individual seek her services?

F U, June!

[creechrr]

[quote=Omega Point]I thought she made the story up to bring attention to her business. I guess there is no such thing as bad publicity.[/quote]

She couldn’t even help herself. Why would a sane individual seek her services?

F U, June!

[creechrr]

[quote=Omega Point]I thought she made the story up to bring attention to her business. I guess there is no such thing as bad publicity.[/quote]

She couldn’t even help herself. Why would a sane individual seek her services?

F U, June!

[creechrr]

[quote=svelte]

The odd thing is that Zillow shows her house as having sold on 5/14/2008 – did the bank already foreclose, and she’s just waiting for the eviction now?[/quote]

I’ll drag her out of the house.

I find myself getting more irritated with this situation everyday. For all intense purposes, that’s my house.

Myself and many others have been saving, do our best to be debt free, maintain good credit and work hard. So far, the only thing I have gotten for my efforts is a greater tax burden.

F U, June Reyno! I have a cardboard box and spot under a freeway overpass for you.

[creechrr]

[quote=svelte]

The odd thing is that Zillow shows her house as having sold on 5/14/2008 – did the bank already foreclose, and she’s just waiting for the eviction now?[/quote]

I’ll drag her out of the house.

I find myself getting more irritated with this situation everyday. For all intense purposes, that’s my house.

Myself and many others have been saving, do our best to be debt free, maintain good credit and work hard. So far, the only thing I have gotten for my efforts is a greater tax burden.

F U, June Reyno! I have a cardboard box and spot under a freeway overpass for you.

[creechrr]

[quote=svelte]

The odd thing is that Zillow shows her house as having sold on 5/14/2008 – did the bank already foreclose, and she’s just waiting for the eviction now?[/quote]

I’ll drag her out of the house.

I find myself getting more irritated with this situation everyday. For all intense purposes, that’s my house.

Myself and many others have been saving, do our best to be debt free, maintain good credit and work hard. So far, the only thing I have gotten for my efforts is a greater tax burden.

F U, June Reyno! I have a cardboard box and spot under a freeway overpass for you.

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