The USF Institute for Public Policy and Leadership has been doing some interesting seminars lately (that I have become aware of ...)
I went to this seminar Tuesday ... it was somewhat scary.
Jack McCabe a Real Estate Consultant was so pessimistic I almost wanted to burn down my house for the insurance money (just kidding) since he thinks the market still has lots of downside -- the vultures have yet to buy -- and when they do the prices will be very low -- and that level will be what the appraisers see as "the gold standard."
Good thing Mike Bennett and Pat Neal where there with their more optimistic outlooks.. I support Mike Bennetts comment that SW Florida (Sarasota) can become an area that focuses on sustainable energy.