This is a return to normalcy, and that is especially good after what seemed like a much more serious event for the economy just a month or two ago.

It has seemed premature to announce, and especially while indictments are still not only out but where there might be more coming, ... what the fate of the team will be. Of course, this is a matter that will be given the gravest consideration at the appropriate time.

The quicker Hattiesburg can return to a sense of normalcy and people see this is back to the place it was 30 days ago, opportunities will come that were never here before.

We can't extrapolate national trends from Manhattan markets.

There's already been a considerable softening in housing demand which preceded the recent rise in mortgage rates. Which leads me to believe that the weakness at a minimum will continue, and may likely accelerate.

This locks in strong odds of a January move. March is still a toss-up. I think the Fed in its own admission is in the neutral zone.