Here’s a question from Doug, a reader our almost-neighboring state of Montana:<\/p>\n
Hi Tim (and friends). I’ve been really enjoying this blog lately. I’m a RE market watcher in Montana, so it’s good to see news and real analysis from the Northwest.<\/p>\n
I made a little video about my market and, amazingly, a local TV station found it and e-mailed me. They want to do an interview and show parts of the video on their evening news later this month.<\/p>\n
Just wondering if you or your readers have any advice on how to come across. The reporter already said she was interested in knowing my motivations for making the video.<\/p>\n
Presumably, I’m going to be viewed as a sort of doom-and-gloomer who wants to ruin the party, put developers out of business, and flush our economy (largely based on construction) down the toilet. I think we have some real problems, and I want to point them out without coming across as a jealous renter.<\/p>\n
Any ideas, besides wearing kevlar after it airs? Thanks.<\/p>\n
(For the record, I am a renter. But honestly, the more I rent the more I enjoy it. Even if I thought it was wise to buy today, I’m not sure I’d give up the flexibility of renting).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n