Googles HUGE Red Flag to REI's

[George Gammon]

This is a chart of the term "flip houses" being entered into Google.  It peaks in July, 2007 (the worst time to buy) and bottoms in Sept., 2011 (the best time to buy).  It's now at levels approaching 2007.  

[Mike Cumbie]

Hi @George Gammon,

As a numbers and data guy myself I see where you are going. Although I would question how many "flipping shows" were on TV in 2007 vs 2011 vs now? 

The number of people Google searching may increase with that, but it does not mean that there is a direct effect on actual purchases or where the market is going. I would hazard to guess that many "consumer wants vs needs" would follow the same pattern. People have more money to spend they look for a Boat or a more expensive car or a cabin.

Just my 2 cents.