On September 17, 2009, a group of business people in Phoenix, AZ declared the economic recession to be over. We’d like to take that one step further.
We, the Builders, Realtors and New Home Salespeople of America are hereby declaring that, as of Thursday, October 8th, 2009 “The Housing Recession” is officially over. The media critics and the forecasters of doom have been silenced, and one single fact has emerged crystal clear – there has never been a better time to buy a new home or existing home, than right now!
Let’s say goodbye to what has been the longest recession since the Great Depression.
I received this in my e-mail today and could not wait to get it out. The statement is about more than just housing, it’s about attitude. It is about “We the People”, not Congress saving the people, not another “I” speech lecturing us on how we need the government to survive. It’s a statement that reminds us that it is about all of us taking a stand, united towards one common goal, the realization of “The American Dream”. It is ours to protect, ours to achieve and ours pass on. Let’s spread the word!
Charlie Kasko
2 responses so far ↓
1 Jayson // Oct 6, 2009 at 1:07 pm
There has been quite a bit more talk lately about the recession being over. Usually, you get 1 or 2 articles a week, but I’ve seen several every day for the last month or so. Good news!
I like the comment below about Congress not saving the people and I agree that we can save ourselves. Are you against an extension of the $8k tax credit?
2 Charlie // Oct 6, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I believe there are, although few, opportunities for government to help us help ourselves. The tax credit is one such opportunity. There is no doubt that housing creates jobs and jobs create tax revenue. In fact, new research by tax analysts at the National Association of Home Builders indicates that extending the current tax credit for first-time home buyers for another year and making it available to all buyers with qualifying incomes would create more than 347,000 jobs and an additional $16 billion in wages and salaries over the year after the legislation is enacted. Keep in mind, creating jobs will have the quickest and longest lasting impact on our economy.
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