haven't you guys got over clearence rates as your "do nothing" indicator yet?
get out there and look around.
make an offer.
talk to a bank.
go to an auction.
If you're not interested in doing any of the above go throw your money elsewhere. Simple.
regurgitating useless media tripe helps no one.
trying to trend clearence rates is even more embarassingly useless.
get a life.
