tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982019074502792025.post1134585870901789662..comments2021-09-22T05:48:15.212-07:00Comments on Black Marble Consulting in Review: How bad will it get?BlackMarbleConsultinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04894169721733147816noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982019074502792025.post-57168819326888973332008-12-03T19:30:00.000-08:002008-12-03T19:30:00.000-08:00I agree with Seth's perception that indicators are...I agree with Seth's perception that indicators are we will not start to see a recovery until late summer '09 and most likely into 2010. This past summer I met a couple in one of my open houses in Newport Beach, who make a living as investors in the marketplace, be it real estate, stock or whatever. They felt strongly we wouldn't see daylight until 2011. Of course hope springs eternal in the heart of a broker, so I am hoping we will see signs of recovery before then. Jim and I have cut back considerably with expenses, we have seen this downturn several times in our 30+years as real estate brokers. It is not pretty, not easy, but the focus and positive attitude are key to surviving. Go with the flow of cutting back on unnecessary expenses. The one star I see in the skies of depressions is that it forces us to reconsider what is truly important. So with the holidays upon us, we have decided to concentrate on spending our time and our money wisely: we want to be with a few good friends; with members of our family who also appreciate time spent together. To share good meals at home and create memories in the event and our conversations. The wellspring of love and comfort from these experiences, help to sustain us particularly when times are tough.<BR/>Great blog Seth ! Thanks for setting it up !<BR/>Seth, how do I change e mail address for responses?<BR/><BR/>MarciaJim and Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035672928868489826noreply@blogger.com