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re: In a disturbing sign (anecdote) of the economy struggling
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:01 pm to sidewalkside
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:01 pm to sidewalkside
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branded polo shirt and hat
Whoa… he sounds like the real deal
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Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:03 pm to ScubaTiger
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Folks got what they voted for.
The economy has been shite for a while now. In case you haven’t noticed that.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:05 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
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WTF is wrong with you? Trump has only been in office for 6 months.
Yeah, i remember it was a beautiful day in late May he got sworn in
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:07 pm to sidewalkside
How is that disturbing?
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:24 pm to sidewalkside
Dude. C.mon. Seriously. These scammers dont care anything about the economy. But you had to make it about that
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Police are warning residents about a so-called "gypsy clan" involved in home improvement scams. Police said the scammers are going door-to-door trying to get driveway or roof repair jobs. Investigators said the group has pulled off scams in the area before and they're believed to be back in town.
Police said they believe its part of a gang of eight people who work the area.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 12:50 am to sidewalkside
Roofing guys come around all the time, my house is only 8 years old.
On the other side, a couple friends and family are busy getting out bids, trying to catch up. Both are in major construction.
Another friend same thing, way too busy with bids. They are part of major construction.
On the other side, a couple friends and family are busy getting out bids, trying to catch up. Both are in major construction.
Another friend same thing, way too busy with bids. They are part of major construction.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 1:37 am to goldennugget
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This economy blows yet the current administration is trying to gaslight us into thinking its all unicorns and rainbows
People don't like being lied to
This is gonna sound crazy, but bear with me on this part - the Quarterback gets too much credit when things are going well, and too much blame when things are going wrong.
Just sayin'.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 2:05 am to UltimaParadox
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Even if you have money you are not spending.
You're not in Rankin/Madison Counties in MS. Folks are spending like a drunken sailor on shore leave. Every restaurant full, every store full. Lines everywhere, lots of new construction.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 2:19 am to sidewalkside
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with a nice branded GMC HD
Forgive me for not feeling sorry for him.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 3:09 am to sidewalkside
I was brand new in the trades. When things were slow the guy I was working for would drive around canvassing neighborhoods. He’d have some of us drop flyers at every door but he would scout out ahead and knock at certain houses himself.
He had 101 ways to tell if a homeowner had good credit and or extra cash to spend. It sometimes really felt like we were casing the neighborhood. But we were legit trying to hustle up some work.
He had 101 ways to tell if a homeowner had good credit and or extra cash to spend. It sometimes really felt like we were casing the neighborhood. But we were legit trying to hustle up some work.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 3:32 am to sidewalkside
Bro scooters and shite like that are your sign.
People are starting to forget buying cars at this point.
We are starting to look like what other countries look like.
People are starting to forget buying cars at this point.
We are starting to look like what other countries look like.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 3:37 am to grizzlylongcut
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The economy has been shite for a while now. In case you haven’t noticed that.
The excuses have begun.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 5:05 am to c on z
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The excuses have begun.
We should be good and used to it from the Autopen administration.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 5:37 am to ScubaTiger
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Folks got what they voted for.
Technically correct. While folks may have wanted this and that, they voted for politicians who have done nothing but spend money and passed massive budget bills that have raised the federal debt causing the massive inflation we had. This is both sides of the aisle.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 5:42 am to UltimaParadox
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Home construction has cratered.
My issue is the price they are asking to build. Around here, southeast Alabama, they wanted close to $200/sf to build a 2250 sf house on my property that I already own. 450k for a 2250 sf house on my property. That is crazy for a house that probably wouldn't appraise for it when it was done or maybe just over it and I have 6 acres and a big barn already on it.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 5:42 am to sidewalkside
long time, established, legit professionals sometimes like to see these hiccups because it weeds out some “band wagon” professionals, that jump on in economic booms, just try to cherry pick
Posted on 11/25/25 at 5:44 am to sidewalkside
I’m doing more renovations than ever since people are staying in their homes longer.
Every market is different. GC’s are created equally.
Every market is different. GC’s are created equally.
This post was edited on 11/25/25 at 5:45 am
Posted on 11/25/25 at 5:55 am to sidewalkside
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In October 2025, home prices in Louisiana were up 6.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $256,200. On average, the number of homes sold was down 0.15% year over year and there were 3,271 homes sold in October this year, down 3,270 homes sold in October last year. The median days on the market was 62 days, down 8 year over year.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 6:04 am to sidewalkside
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Had a general contractor stop outside my house today as I was in the driveway doing some stuff and walk up and give me his card trying to hustle business. Asking if we knew anyone that needed work done. I watched him go drop off cards at all the neighbors houses as well. Nice guy with a nice branded GMC HD and branded polo shirt and hat. A short while ago GC’s were too busy to even come give quotes. Now with record low home sales volume they’re driving around looking for business.
The way they treated people a few years ago, I hope they all starve
Posted on 11/25/25 at 6:15 am to Jyrdis
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Technically correct. While folks may have wanted this and that, they voted for politicians who have done nothing but spend money and passed massive budget bills that have raised the federal debt causing the massive inflation we had. This is both sides of the aisle.
When 80% of the poli board couldnt understand who actually pays for tariffs we shouldn't really be surprised.
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