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CHASING THE CONSUMER

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It’s hard to go anywhere or do anything without being exposed to marketing and a rapidly growing number of ways designed to lure us into buying new products.Yet it’s not that our desire to be bombarded with marketing and advertising has increased; quite the contrary, we don’t want it. Just think of the “Do Not Call” list and the legislation that has been enacted to reduce spamming.”? Even our new love for TIVO and DVRs is the result of a strong desire to zap out unwanted commercials.According to Trend #4 in the Swanepoel Trends Report for 2007, the Internet, while it continues to be a great solution, has provided its fair share of complications.”? For example, type in “Homes for Sale” on Google or Yahoo and you will get results numbering in the multiple millions.”? Yet according to Realtor.com there are currently only approximately 3 million properties for sale.The reason lies in the fact that the real estate industry is still marketing all over the board and really doesn’t understand the online marketing channel. In many cases the industry is complacent in its approach to marketing and the methods it employs; it still holds onto old “trusted” methods while jumping onto anything new.

Recession is now in order Part II

With apartment rent soaring high in terms of rates, the most logical thing to do for these people is to stay home with their parents. It
may give you some reminiscing on the side whilst staying in your old bedroom, but this is the right option if these kids would want to save up.

The good thing about recessions is that there will always be an end to it and a point that it will stop, and when it does, more jobs will be available in the near future. But for now, it may be a couple months of good night’s sleep in your childhood bedroom.

Recession is now in order

In the US Economy, more and more students will join the workforce in the months to come; problem is, recession is in order, and add this impending problem to the impending credit card debt and other collaterals these youth and soon-to-be members of the workforce have, it will be really hard for these fresh grads to stand up and make a living for their own.

And with the economists calling for a recession, lay-offs in the workforce are really happening, and it will be very hard for the youth to find a high-paying, full-time job. And in effect, new meat will have to settle for low-paying, part-time jobs for now.

Real Estate News and Updates For February (Continuation)

The number of troubled loans continues to increase despite the efforts from the government to make loans cost efficient or what not. Home equity during the end of last year dropped to 49.7%.

The bush administration has said that they are reluctant to utilize taxpayer’s money for them to help homeowners in their problems, as this may cause frustration and outrage to other taxpayers that are not experiencing the same situation of the majority.

We could only hope that the platforms of the Democrats and the Republicans include a solution to this impending problem. But for now, and adding the current recession, we could only wait and do save up for the following months are really uncertain.

Real Estate News and Updates For February

US Economy has hit its all time low, and is affecting real estate trends to date. The amount debt that homeowners owe now exceeds the equity of American homes. This crisis is very real to the extent of having the record of highest number of foreclosed properties, both in the suburbs and in urban residentials. And this is driving down the now depressed real estate industry.

Homeowners have not been able to pay their monthly dues for their dream homes and in turn owing money from the government. The rate of troubled loans according to Mortgage Bankers’ Association has increased from 6.1% during the last month of 2006 to 7.9% at the end of 2007.