It’s time for true confessions here.  Although I spend my time writing about the housing market, I have felt for some time that I really should be writing lyrics for country songs.  I’ve never made the attempt though- I think because I’ve been lacking the proper inspiration.

Last night I found my inspiration.  David Lereah, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) wrote an article "Turnaround Hinges on Pricing" for Realtor magazine.  It was when I read this quote from him I suddenly felt inspired:

Once property prices come down to more suitable levels, households and investors should get back into the real estate game.

That might not be too much longer.

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