It all depends on your sentiment.

A monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan that measures consumer sentiment and inflation expectations has affected yields and offered a data point for predicting Federal Reserve actions.Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)Another factor starting to gain steam in terms of affecting mortgage rates are various regional Purchasing Managers Index reports, which offer a glimpse into the health of the economy.

More money in the market means more opportunities for everyone.Active Inventory: A whopping 52.6% increase in active inventory, from 2,717 to 4,146, means more options for buyers and a more balanced market.Despite a slight dip in the percentage of the original list price received (down 1%) and a minor increase in median time to contract (up 11.1%), the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

I think there's sentimental value there which could be part of the reluctance. 

I do believe that market cap rates (i.e. cap rates of recently sold comparables) provide a feel for investors sentiment in how they value and assess risks associated with the properties in a certain market.Cheers...

don't discount investor sentiment it can be a falling knife no real reason not to buy or invest other than people pull in the reins on bad news.. 

We think we tracked down the bank - i used their website form to submit an inquiry since there is no apparent way to reach a human when you call...Its a great neighborhood, but also sentimental for my husband to be next to the house he grew up in.

I understand that sentiment to an extent.

Bill Gulley My sentiments exactly!

Which is where I have to separate sentimental feelings from business.