"Too big to fail." (President Obama) "...(Then US Treasury Secretary Alexander) Hamilton regarded the national debt as ‘a national blessing,' for it permitted the clustering of resources into the hands of a small group of enterprising men who would invest and not just spend it." (Founding Brot
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10/19/2009
"I can't believe that millionaire CEO who just moved to town is looking for houses with Jimmy "The Home Seeking" Missile. Doesn't he realize Jimmy knows more about weaponry than he does real estate?" (Baffled Charlotte Real Estate Agent) Coke and Pepsi have been warring over market share in th
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10/13/2009
"I just spoke to that guy last week; he was going to look at houses with me. Now he won't take my calls and has reportedly been cavorting with a member of another realty firm. Scandalous!" (Unhappy Charlotte Realtor who just lost a client) When the September 11th tragedy happened, everyone wa
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10/06/2009
"I am the best Realtor in town! Why can't anyone figure it out?" (frustrated Charlotte Realtor) Michael Bloomberg, the current Mayor of New York City, came to fame as the founder of Bloomberg, LP. His company builds and maintains data terminals for members of the financial community who need
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09/29/2009
"I need to do something to sell my empty house NOW." (Unhappy Charlotte Landlord) Moderator: "Who do you think was at fault? I start with you, Gov. Palin. Was it the greedy lenders? Was it the risky home-buyers who shouldn't have been buying a home in the first place?" Sarah Palin: "Darn right
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09/22/2009
"You think ‘Rent-To-Sell' is the best way to sell in this economy? Why is it better than just listing my home for sale?" (Skeptical Charlotte Home Seller) "My son will have a date to that darn prom if it is the last thing I do..." (Rueful rallying cry from the father of "Ugly Kid") A father h
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09/15/2009
"Oh, I wish a buyer would buy my house now..." (Many anxious Charlotte home sellers) "Oh, I wish I could buy a house right now..." (Many anxious Charlotte renters) Retailers are getting a really bad rap these days. Their sales figures are low, profit margins are terrible (they have to discoun
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09/10/2009
"The real estate market is coming back!! Did you see the news last night? The Fed and Obama say the recession is over. They'll be buyers for my house in no time!" (Charlotte Landlord) "...When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' and in the morning, ‘Today i
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08/26/2009
"I've had my home listed with my real estate agent forever! I didn't figure it would sell in this market, but he has it up for rental and rent-to-own as well on MLS. Still, there are no takers yet. What gives???" (Charlotte Landlord) Dennis Rodman was one of the most prolific rebounders in N
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08/18/2009
"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit." (Johnnie Cochran- OJ's lawyer) "If the tenant doesn't submit (payment), you must evict?" (Anxious Landlords) From a drama perspective, OJ Simpson's (first) trial was great theater. It had a thrilling beginning (who could forget the white Bronco ch
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08/13/2009