A Bad Economy

Hi....it's me.....Annie Grace.......

Bad Economy-An all-purpose excuse that people use during a [recession] to justify doing things that are below their usual standard. Often these things in reality have little or nothing to do with the economic circumstances.

This is the actual defined definition. That is EXACTLY what we are doing. No more Sephora, Dior or Lancome. (Except when absolutely necessary), Bloomingdale's, spring wardrobe. Beauty product are a part of life....like food, milk and taxes. Anyway....I digress. Please keep in mind that although I personally do not work, shop for my food, keep the house up, pay the mortgage and utilities, maintain the car nor anything requiring survival skills to keep a roof over my head I am still an integral part of this house! My role is to reside here reigning over my roost and basically....doing nothing. I am not without awareness of economic conditions and frequently am subject to the population 's ludicrous statements and knowledge of real estate although they do not hold any such license to sell anything nor have they bought or sold in 15 years. Please....remember ...I have to spend time with her every evening and am constantly listening to very boring daily stories. These people....they know everything. I am going to find all "these people" and hand over our retirement account to them since they are so smart. (In case you were wondering....it cost A LOT of money to hold such a real estate license and since the entire world is an expert....why bother?) The Lady is now canceling all 6 classes she must attend before next April to keep this license as it is just...overkill, no need to legally hold this license.
So......since everyone is cutting back on many things .....tanning, pedicures, facials, eating out, and shopping I will say once again.... these things have very little to do with economic conditions..in the big picture. Now "these people" have ALL the time in the world to look at real estate and find every excuse WHY not to buy. Yes, the stars are perfectly aligned and this opportunity only comes around every 10 years........ but I think you would be so much better to wait....for the rates and prices to go up. Brilliant! I know...I know.... the man at the deli told you different and the woman in CVS said otherwise......yes....listening to complete strangers? Once again .....Brilliant! Do you see how smart I have become since residing here? I have even picked up all the lingo....

Lockbox-A metal device that allows other real estate agents access when you are double booked or you just don't want to see them as their buyers...never buy.

Bank Owned property/Foreclosed- Something we do not have here but can be found north of The Tower. Stay away......too much hassle. Contrary to what you see in the news....the banks do not care nor respond.

Showing- An appointment in which everyone walks around the house hoping to god that they don't like the house as now they might actually have to submit an offer.

Closing- A day in which Realtors hold their breath from the moment they awake until the walk out of the closing.

I have tried to get more info out of The Lady but she is now turning off all three phones, drawing the blinds and mumbling something about George Clooney or Hugh Jackman. I can not tell what she is saying and asking her will only open me up to more conversation. I must go now and proof read her 2 sales agreements of today..