The (Always) Sunny Side of the Street

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http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/articles/2008/03/16/the_always_sunny_side_of_the_street/

The (Always) Sunny Side of the Street
No matter the market conditions, real estate agents say "Buy now!" Their profits may rise, but not their stature.
By Binyamin Applebaum | March 16, 2008

Real estate agents are people who believe in the power of believing. They think drops in housing prices are caused in large part by negative thinking. They have confidence that downturns end when people have confidence again. They would like us, the grouchy media, to share with you, the reluctant public, two words of instruction: Buy now.

The National Association of Realtors? "This is the best market in years in terms of choice," said a recent radio ad.

The Northeast Association of Realtors? "It's a great time to be a home buyer in 2008."

The Massachusetts Association of Realtors? It's a "buyer's market."

Behold the eternal, unbearable optimism of real estate agents.

More at link, worth a read if you're into real estate these days.