subject: Real Estate and the Negative Media [print this page] When home sales are up, the media will become a real estate agent's friend again. It's as predictable as taxes. In their eyes, only a booming real estate markets means things are well. There seems to be no perspective at all in the midst of foreclosures and a slow economy. I must counter this nonsense with consistent perspective to my sphere that will help them understand an accurate assessment of the state of my local real estate market.