Half Over or Half Left?

We've all heard the old question about a glass is half empty or half full depending on whether you're an optomist or a pessimist. Wonder how many of us think about that in terms of time? As we're nearing the end of June, is your year half over or is there still half left?

The market has been slow and I've heard a lot of comments wishing the year was over so we can move on to better times. We still see the endless stories in the media about poor sales and falling prices, usually referring to CA or NV or FL, yet many in our office, here in Muncie, IN are having a great year. Our average sale prices are holding steady, inventories are down in most areas and we're looking forward to a strong second half. Interest rates are good and expected to hold at or near current levels and the economy is beginning to turn around. The investments in time and effort that I made in Jan. on marketing and planning are paying off and I'm looking forward to the balance of 2009.