Changes in market conditions and the economic climate affect stock valuations just like real estate valuations.

Hopefully we get back to the lending climate of pre 2000 and can stay on a flat-after-inflation curve.

Surely you've noticed the lending climate is MUCH different today.

split duct heat pump systems... or baseboards (or both) These are great depending on your climate and your local laws!

But it's doubtful any of it will come from appreciation in the pending climate.

It's in my written criteria that I can reject any applcant who damages the property while they are there, so another automatic rejection for damaging the carpet by dripping tobacco juice on it.It's also in my criteria that I can reject for spousal or child abuse, and half naked children in my climate would definately be child abuse.

Yes, you have to eat, you probably enjoy the climate controlled indoors- and that's a motivator.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is this is neither good news nor bad news, it is merely news and it is up to the investor to invest based upon an area's climate.

That is as absurd as Rent Control.So tell me, all you folks who are defending Obama, "Do you feel all warm and fuzzy about the current economic climate in the United States?"

Part of that reduction is for the mild climate, part is for the self managing.