Ryan Sloper and Louis Cammarosano discuss the impact of rising oil prices and mortgage rates; consumer confidence; the impact of foreclosures on the rental market; short sale expertise, the National Association of REALTORS and "now is the best time to buy a house" instead of touting the benefits of using a REALTOR, the HomeGain REALTOR vs. FSBO survey; Ryan and Louis discuss the unemployment situation and the rise of oil prices; Louis discusses the importance of rebuilding savings vs buying a home and makes the distinction between investing in a home and speculating in a home;Mitch Ribak discusses the employment situation on the 'space coast' in Florida;the cost of home ownership; the average home price on the space coast; the lack of new home construction on the space coast and the general state of the space coast market;Mitch discusses the relationship between real estate professionals and banks
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