U.S. and world stock markets have plummeted on fears that the U.S. economy is in recession. But is that the worst thing that could happen? When prices recede, that opens opportunity to buyers, making the outlook for stocks and housing suddenly rosier.
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When it comes to interpreting this week’s economic and housing numbers, take your pick: You can focus on the global stock market jitters — and grim predictions about a looming recession.
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The housing boom drew a lot of speculators and carpet baggers — freeloaders who wanted to make a quick buck during the gold rush and cared little or nothing about the long-term effects on the housing market. They took none of the risk, gathered all of the profits, and scampered out of town just before [...]

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There’s more trouble in paradise for Hawaii’s vacation homeowners.
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After a recent training session with a group of agents and brokers, someone who was obviously very frustrated about something approached me. As with many trainers, my first thoughts were reviewing the day to see where I might have confused some people. Before I could replay the day, she was face to face with me.
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If you are still climbing a ladder to adjust your rooftop TV antennae or leaving the couch to reposition those “rabbit ears,” your TV will go dark in another year.
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