Comments on: What does the “A” in NAR really stand for? http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/ #1 Free Home Loan Modification & Debt Relief Help For US Home Owners - Truths, Facts & News About the Mortgage Industry Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:42:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: you gotta be kidding me http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/comment-page-1/#comment-3236 you gotta be kidding me Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:56:00 +0000 http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/#comment-3236 I couldn't agree more with the article. The only downer was that there wasn't MORE space allocated to why I hate the industry so much. The real dilemma is that the mortgage finance business/real estate business is like a career bowl with very high sides that are unescapable. You can try to leave, but you inevitably slide down to the bottom every time. I hate my industy and have no way out. That's just plain sad. I couldn’t agree more with the article. The only downer was that there wasn’t MORE space allocated to why I hate the industry so much.

The real dilemma is that the mortgage finance business/real estate business is like a career bowl with very high sides that are unescapable. You can try to leave, but you inevitably slide down to the bottom every time.

I hate my industy and have no way out. That’s just plain sad.

]]> By: 2007 August 25 http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/comment-page-1/#comment-3016 2007 August 25 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:35:57 +0000 http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/#comment-3016 [...] If you fell for that poorly reasoned argument in the first place I feel sorry for you; but at last, that remaining mirage of hope for the poor folks at the NAR and other disillusioned cheerleaders has evaporated.  The New York Times reports that the median home price is expected to drop for the first time since 1950.  Try to spin that one Lawrence Yun. [...] [...] If you fell for that poorly reasoned argument in the first place I feel sorry for you; but at last, that remaining mirage of hope for the poor folks at the NAR and other disillusioned cheerleaders has evaporated.  The New York Times reports that the median home price is expected to drop for the first time since 1950.  Try to spin that one Lawrence Yun. [...]

]]> By: Sandy http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/comment-page-1/#comment-2707 Sandy Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:49:26 +0000 http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/#comment-2707 To me, the worst part of being a real estate sales person or whatever you want to call me other than a realtor (the most meaningless word I can think of) is having to pay $500 a year to an organization that I hate on almost every level. I hate lobbyists in general, and I hate that I have to pay good money to a lobbying organization that NEVER represents what's best for consumers and our industry long-term, but almost always represents a short-term, take 'em for all they're worth agenda. To me, the worst part of being a real estate sales person or whatever you want to call me other than a realtor (the most meaningless word I can think of) is having to pay $500 a year to an organization that I hate on almost every level. I hate lobbyists in general, and I hate that I have to pay good money to a lobbying organization that NEVER represents what’s best for consumers and our industry long-term, but almost always represents a short-term, take ‘em for all they’re worth agenda.

]]> By: Morgan Brown http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/comment-page-1/#comment-2605 Morgan Brown Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:14:15 +0000 http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/#comment-2605 Mr. O - I know they are a trade organization but a little realism would be a little refreshing. Big tobacco still supports anti-smoking programs and doesn't advertise that smoking hasn't been directly linked to cancer. They could at least be out there providing home owner education, talking about how to find good values, things to consider when moving in to a market - you know - real, honest, valuable information? not just shoveling bs and discrediting themselves like a bunch of jerks. Mr. O – I know they are a trade organization but a little realism would be a little refreshing. Big tobacco still supports anti-smoking programs and doesn’t advertise that smoking hasn’t been directly linked to cancer.

They could at least be out there providing home owner education, talking about how to find good values, things to consider when moving in to a market – you know – real, honest, valuable information? not just shoveling bs and discrediting themselves like a bunch of jerks.

]]> By: Mr. Oversight http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/comment-page-1/#comment-2397 Mr. Oversight Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:03:12 +0000 http://blownmortgage.com/2007/08/15/what-does-the-a-in-nar-really-stand-for/#comment-2397 Dude, the NAR is effectively a trade organization to promote the real estate industry. They have to sound positive. Being negative would be the same as "big tobacco" promoting the side effects of smoking. It isn't why they are around. Dude, the NAR is effectively a trade organization to promote the real estate industry. They have to sound positive. Being negative would be the same as “big tobacco” promoting the side effects of smoking. It isn’t why they are around.

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