Random thoughts on art, technology, stuff, and occasionally Real Estate: The Internet Is Forever

The Internet Is Forever

Isn't it interesting how once on the internet, stuff is pretty much available there forever.....

Which makes it interesting when you think about predictions made for a coming year. 

With that thought in mind, I started Googling about looking for predictions about 2007, made at the end of 2006, just to see how many were correct.

Here's a sampling:

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/gradual_rise_projected_for_home_sales.html

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/phs_nov06_pending_homes_steady.html

I shouldn't pick on David Lereah.

Here are a couple technology predictions:

http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/12/72370

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/2007_web_predictions.php

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6178611.stm

If you come across any predictions for 2007 that are interesting now in retrospect, either because they were right on - or way off, do post a link!

6 comments • Cheryl Johnson • December 26 2007 06:40PM

Comments

Cheryl,  I read Lareah's book and it made the case for how our market was about to bounce back.  BTW,  where is Lareah now ?
Posted by Bill Gillhespy Fort Myers Beach Realtor Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos (16 Sunview Blvd) about 4 years ago

The Internet can become your conscious and that now can live forever. How cool is that. 

J.

 

Posted by Jeff Kessler, Broker, ABR,GRI 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes, Realtors www.CentralTexasHomeRebates.com) about 4 years ago

Future predicting has always been rather tricky stuff. We've never been good at it, that's for sure.

Best holiday wishes 

Posted by Gary Bolen (CRS) Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information (McCall Realty) about 4 years ago
Bill:  Last I heard, Lereah was at Move, Inc.  http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2007/david_lereah_nar_chief_economist.html
Posted by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA about 4 years ago

Cheryl,

Is it safe to say he "MOVED" on?  I wonder what his predictions are for 2008?

Have a Happy New Year!

Lucky :)

Posted by Lucky Lang, SRES®, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Co.) about 4 years ago

I don't think anyone will be using his predictions anymore, especially NAR.

 

Happy New Year!

Posted by Adele Irving - Easton Area Homes (Prudential Patt, White Real Estate) about 4 years ago

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