Government Efficiency?

OK, let's all say it together...oxymoron...I do have hope that the US budget eventually gets balanced and we don't leave ourselves in a continual black hole of debt that gets passed on to future generations. I do think it's we voters that must insist on a balanced budget though as I 'm not at all convinced that the White House or Congress has the motivation or inclination to do the right thing. Oh yeah, about that government efficiency thing (not that I am overly pessimistic, but...):
All you Need to Know about Government Bureaucracy & Complexity:
Pythagorean Theorem: 24 words.
Lord's Prayer: 66 words.
Archimedes' Principle: 67 words.
10 Commandments: 179 words.
Gettysburg address: 286 words.
Declaration of Independence: 1,300 words.
US Constitution with all 27 Amendments: 7,818 words.
US Government regulations on sale of cabbage: 26,911 words.
Yikes....until next time....

Oregon Real Estate lands 3 cities in the top 15 for next 5 years growth...

As reported by Business Insider, the Fiserv Case Schiller Index indicates that Oregon will have 3 cities in the top 15 real estate markets in the next 5 years, Bend coming in at #2.

See the entire article: The Best Housing Markets For The Next 5 Years.  

If you check out my 4-21-11 post you will see I've been bullish on the real estate markets. I will say it again...housing values combined with low rates has created as close to the perfect storm as we will all likely see in our lifetimes.

In many areas of the country (not all to be sure) the time to buy is NOW. Contact me with any questions/comments/rants/raves...your feedback is welcome.

At the least, I can give you the straight scoop on if you can buy and what you can buy based on the payment you want. Check my website for all the cool tools you need to know: www.mijoymortgage.com.  

Until next time...