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John DL Arendsen, Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer (CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments)

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John Meussner
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I do.  I think the monopoly money that's been available to prop up investment markets needs to go away at some point, and when it does I think we'll be in trouble.  It's incredibly easy for companies to grow when the money they use is nearly free.  Once that stops and rates go up, it'll be far more difficult to sustain growth.

Apr 29, 2015 03:30 AM
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Joe Petrowsky
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There is no question about it, the unemployment numbers in this country are by no means correct. There are a lot of people truly hurting and the numbers are expanding. Between health insurance and student loans, this is the perfect storm.

Apr 29, 2015 11:15 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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John,

Fundamentally, I think we need new leaders those with a real vision for our country accross the board.  We are just coming out of 7 years worth of a recession and spending habits have really changed, they are not what they used to be.  

I know I did not answer your question directly, but I think you have to build a foundation, before tackling that one.  A

Apr 29, 2015 03:47 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Not at this point...

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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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For those agents who list and sell REO homes, if they happen to complete BPO order, the leading indicator is the amount of BPOs ordered. Although not as great as 2008, they are increasing and very steady. That shows me homes in default and future foreclosures, when i look deeper, many are the home sthat were given bail outs, loan modiciations or waivers when behind 5 years ago. On the here we go again list they are back in default. A rise in interest rates could really put the brakes on home buying and we could slip backwards easily. The feds have no clue what they are doing imo.

Apr 29, 2015 10:56 PM
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John - Boy, if we could only predict the future, right. I do feel that the only reason our economy is moving forward (at a pretty slow rate), is because of the low interest rates. Good jobs are still hard to come by, and many people are inundated with debt. If interest rates increase, I could see a real halt to our economy.

Apr 29, 2015 06:04 PM
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John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
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John Meussner Very astute comment. Thanks!

Apr 29, 2015 08:31 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

John, we have had a couple of the companies around town lay workers off or cut back hours due to large drops in production orders, so I was wondering if other communites with manufacturing are seeing the same thing.   My oldest daughter was impacted. 

Apr 29, 2015 08:20 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
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Wish I had that crystal ball. 

Apr 29, 2015 05:16 AM
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Raoul Loustaunau
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Great question. I think that prices are going up in some areas to fast, i see new homes increasing prices also at a fast pace ,i think it will take out the bottom buyers out and i am not talking about people with bad credit i am talking about the hard working person or couples are first time home buyers  or coming back to the market. well just my opinion. have a great day

Apr 29, 2015 03:52 AM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
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Depends on the 2016 election. 

May 01, 2015 07:27 AM
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Frank Rubi
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Anything is possible. As a whole spending is out of control at the national level. My business is growing and I will continue to focus on growth. 

Apr 29, 2015 10:04 PM
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Gabe Sanders
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That's the first I've heard of this prediction.  Other than from Fox Business News.

Apr 29, 2015 06:03 AM