February 6, 2012: Dr. Peter Rupert, UCSB Economic Forecast Director

Dr. Peter Rupert, UCSB Economic Forecast Director
805-893-5148
www.UCSB-EFP.com

Segment 1
Carbon Monoxide Tragedy
Truth in Advertising…worse than lending
Number of listings in escrow over a million dollars

Segment 2
Dr. Peter Rupert, UCSB Economic Forecast Director
What is the GDP, Gross Domestic Product?
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”
How slow a recovery is it?
How different recessions compare
How do you know it’s over?
Last double dip recession
The Feds “Operation Twist”
Buy now?

Segment 3
Dr. Peter Rupert, UCSB Economic Forecast Director
Rent to price ratio
Buy now?
Do prices always fall in a recession?
Quantitative Easing…any effect on Santa Barbara housing?
Would more Quantitative Easing make lending easier?
Stump the guest

Segment 4
Weekly Multiple Listing Update