The news media can really misrepresent the the real estate market. There is a segment of the market they don't report. The segment that is not doom and gloom. The majority of my clients come from what I would call the metro DC area. They are affluent, middle age (mid to late 50's), and looking for their place to retire. Their children have finished school or are close to it. They are sophisticated and educated people who are looking for a quite relaxing lifestyle. They love our low tax base. They are very networked oriented and quick to find friends with a similar background and culture. Because of this they look for and develope new services for the area. Although the culture they are bringing to the Northern Neck is different they are very respectful of the Northern Neck's. All things change and the Northern Neck is too. However people like my clients are the ones trying to preserve the history and culture of the place I call home. Ken