Sean Dreznin, Commercial Investment Real Estate Agent

Our local government can't seem to get it through their head, that the economy is in a recession and instead they continue to employ way too many people, hemorrage money on wasteful projects and whine about needing levies on the ballot for more money for ill-budgeted schools and governmental and non-profit organizations...

I find it sad, that even though it was like pulling teeth to work with my lender to arrive at an agreeable comprimise, it was simply time spent on the phone and filling out docucments, I can't even begin to work on my local real estate taxes without spending money on attorneys, filing fees, etc...

I know the schools in the area are good, but Enough Already!!

Sales Tax

Real Estate Tax

Income Tax

Social Security / Medicare

Self-Employment

OY VEY!!!!

[b]Into the first mile of the inevitable 6.2 miles total, I struggled to maintain my pace as my adrenaline fought to get the better of me. Between the overwhelming excitement of spotting my relay team member Adam Bologna finishing his 5K and wading through the crowd of others searching the sea of people for the armband exchange, and now knowing what Forrest Gump must have felt like, when his teammate called out ("Run Forrest, Run!)as Adam subtlety prodded me to get moving. As I began my 10K leg of the relay, running with so many others through The University of Akron, skirting downtown and heading for the majority of the run on towpath, I could not help but to get lost in the joy of celebrating so many supporters voicing their cheers and showing homemade signs of moral. [/b] *** [i]Eventually the groove of the run took over for me and I began to focus on the "One foot in front of the other" theory, which is a good theory to say the least. One of the most memorable events for me during the run was the throng of supporters and music around mile marker 14 and as I ran past a crowd gyrating the sounds of "Ride the Train" I couldn't help but gain an extra step or two.[/i] *** [b]Finally, thinking the hard work was over we emerged from the towpath and began our jaunt up Portage Trail and as we shlogged our tired but victorious bodies up that hill, the best was yet to come! Upon making the turn from Portage onto Sand Run, the gargantuan amount of runners and fans made a second wind rise within me and I sprinted to the finish/relay changeover feeling like I had won the marathon! What a wonderful event and many thanks to the thousands of supporters and volunteers for making the above possible and so memorable.[/b]*** Also Thanks to the crew: Chris * Adam Bologna * Sean Dreznin (me) * Jared Bologna * Gary Bologna *** http://www.akronmarathon.org/

As the waves of retribution resonate through our industry and other similar industries, the ramifications are loud and easily felt...

I have seen a handful of Commercial Real Estate Agents go elsewhere to other industries to seek salaried positions.

On the other hand, I have also witnessed numerous financial carnage, as layoffs, shutdowns, bankruptcies and fraud have shaken those employers to the ground... Mortgage brokers, lenders, appraisers, construction, home builders, pest control, landscaping, etc...

I hope the comments have some silver linings my follow up will hopefully have a positive tinge as well.