Category: government

National TV and radio stories talk about something called the national real estate market. We are hearing about a market that does not exist.

Consider the latest American Housing Survey. It found that there are 124,377,000 homes in America spread across:

- 50 states, with
- More than 30,000 incorporated cities, and with
- An innumerable number of neighborhoods

Our media clumps the 124 million homes in a huge group and attempts to analyze their data. It doesn’t matter one iota how the media presents this because houses in Los Angeles can’t be compared to houses in Pittsburgh.

If you want useful data, you need to find the local real estate analysis. You will want data from your specific neighborhood, not the entire state.
This data will show what drives the local market.

The media doesn’t report small markets. Consult your neighborhood real estate agent or someone with access to the data. The professional can provide a better picture of what is driving your neighborhood market.

Your neighborhood real estate professional, who knows your market can provide a much clearer picture, positive or negative, of your locality than the national media.

If you want local statistics, pursue the data locally.

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There are all sorts of reason why people would want to get copies of their public marriage records. For some people, it is because they want to trace and learn about their family history. Others want to get a copy of their marriage records for the purpose of filing for their divorce. Then, the most common reason people have is to check on the marital history of a prospective spouse, either for themselves or on behalf of a loved one or friend.

In the old days, when it came to getting hold of a copy of your marriage records, you would need to visit your local public office where such information was retained. However, such searches can be carried out online over the internet these days. It will end up saving you time and money. We look at a few ways and practices of retrieving records of marriage by commercial information providers and lay them out to determine which one may well best serve your needs.

1. Use non partisan resources like The League of Women Voters, www.lwv.org, they provide independent non baiased voter education materials and resources. Consider trying the above link as well as various state or county league sites for more information. Primary information is posted, which you can also use as a reference for present candidate statements and positions.

2. Consider visiting the United States Senate site, which will give information on voting record as well as other resources regarding the senators. http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/a_three_sections_with_teasers/votes.htm

3. Look at the ISSUES: Look at proposals for addressing issues. positions on current problems and how to resolve them. Differentiate [words rhetoric and personality] from actual plans and solutions for resolving issues and problems. Look for realistic plans for the future. Are the plans consistent with past voting record. Does the Candidate understanding the history of the present situation will they then move forward with a specific strategic plan.

4. Watch the Debates: Consider recording the debates so you can replay them and compare responses made during the different debates. Observe the candidate’s body language, subtle gestures and speech intonation to get added information about the candidate’s response and feelings. Observe the candidate’s facial and body response to the opponent’s answers. Do not just rely on news commentators interpretations and opinions. Viewing the debate 2 or more times will provide added insight.