Yes, we can!

November 5, 2008 – 6:14 pm

By Petya Kirkova

It’s not every day that we can be part of history in the making. Barack Obama is the first African-American to be elected for president of the United States, and the defining moment shutters all racial barriers that might have remained standing. The American dream does not have a color preference, and we can all work together towards a better tomorrow.

The economic crisis is the worst seen in decades. It’s affecting everybody from Wall Street to Main Street, and the ripple effect started with the housing crunch. Many people can not afford to make their mortgage payments, and the market is flooded with homes seized by the few stable banks. Foreclosures are casting a long shadow over each American with a dream. There is no denying of the fact how devastating the situation is, but there is hope.

Finally we are on the road to change and what the New York Times calls, “record-high voter turnout” is the proof how people come together when needed. That which lies ahead will certainly give prospective homeowners a taste of confidence. All they want is to have the same opportunity to buy a house or rent an apartment but in better conditions. Can we have future security and reliability when it comes to the real estate market? Yes, we can!