Friday, January 5, 2007

Is the Media Starting to Challenge Realtor Claims? - US

Mass. Realtor group twists truth on low home sales
By Scott Van VoorhisBoston Herald Business Reporter
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 - Updated: 12:16
PM EST


"It’s the same outfit that criticized talk of a “housing bubble” back when people were talking seriously about million-dollar “fixer-uppers” in toney towns like Newton."

"Now the Massachusetts Association of Realtors has another news bulletin for you: The housing “correction” may soon be over. "

"That was fast."

"With serious buyers scarce, that observation may be at odds with what many would-be home sellers are experiencing in the current market. "

" And it is also at odds with an even more telling measure: the Realtors’ own statistics."

"The monthly sales numbers are grim enough to challenge the most optimistic person to find a shred of a silver lining. "

"Yet the tougher the numbers, the happier the talk in the trade group’s official press releases. "

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1 comment:

Uncertain Buyer said...

Maybe the MAR should have invited him to their Christmas Party.

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