Jobs are created in the private sector.

For those who don't play in the residential space all that much, it's hard to get them to stay/get active in the posts.The challenge is how to get people who participate in other sectors of real estate to become active.

Also watch your expenses...if something stops working do keep doing it.Figure out the sector that you want to work in and specialize (become the expert).

Some areas of the United States had a small dip and have already recovered.Many parts of the nation there are still millions of properties that are foreclosure and pre-foreclosure that need to be worked through.That will take years and years from now.People now with jobs want to stay FLUID and move at a moments notice to take advantage of the opportunities that arise.They can't do that having a house they can't get rid of.Since many homes are no longer appreciating but declining or flat in value there is no refinance opportunity.Instead people want to rent so they do not have to pay property taxes and do maintenance to a property.There will always be first time home buyers but many still want to rent instead of purchase.In the multifamily sector we are seeing a rental BOOM that is predicted to go for the next 5 to 10 years or longer.Many potential buyers let a house go and can't qualify for a property and do not want to put the money down for a private finance deal so they rent.

the best direction I can give you is to look where employment has stayed stable with a good numbers of residents and diverse work opportunities for the public sector.

I retain over 13 years of experience in the residential and commercial investment real estate sector engaging with high net worth individuals, private equity groups and institutional funds .

The cost is high, retail sector is out of hand, so it's nice to get our money out of NY.My CPA is in New York (it's my wife).

Irry,First off, tell us where you're at or where you plan on moving when you get out.Second, as a former Marine who has been in the "wonderful civilian IT sector" since 1999, good luck on getting out.

But what also distinguishes Seattle from many other major cities is its fast-growing tech sector.

These are NOT actions that a Plaintiff (Mortgagee) can generally cause to take place or not to take place.The property being auctioned is not at the will, leisure or whim of the Plaintiff (Mortgagee) to decide when the court's order can and will be carried out.