http://circarealestategroup.com/spinning-real-estate-news-what-do-the-facts-actually-say/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:32:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://circarealestategroup.com/spinning-real-estate-news-what-do-the-facts-actually-say/comment-page-1/#comment-154 JD Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:53:44 +0000 http://circarealestategroup.com/?p=1310#comment-154 Point well made! Sometimes, the journalists have an axe to grind, sometimes they don't. Interpretation of raw economic data can be swayed by worldview, political leanings, education, and personal experience. Like you said, it can even be influenced by the mood of the writer. The best bet is for individuals to educate themselves, or at least find someone they can trust to interpret the data for them. Depending on and trusting the media is dangerous for your pocketbook as well as your sanity. Point well made! Sometimes, the journalists have an axe to grind, sometimes they don’t. Interpretation of raw economic data can be swayed by worldview, political leanings, education, and personal experience. Like you said, it can even be influenced by the mood of the writer. The best bet is for individuals to educate themselves, or at least find someone they can trust to interpret the data for them. Depending on and trusting the media is dangerous for your pocketbook as well as your sanity.

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