People want a place to lay down their heads no matter where or who you are. When things are not going right, this drive intensifies. Home is safe!

Not terrorism but drive by shootings.

They say, "I gotta get out of this place."

I have not noticed it so far.

I have not seen it in my market.  However, I am feeling like I would like to be off the grid. 

Let's put it this way, Ive never had a conversation with clients about Terrorism.

Living in downtown Chicago can't let it bother me. On the other hand, the number of random shootings in Chicago is a concern!

Totally understandable and being on the border probably doesn't help their feelings of security. Haven't seen it here, but we don't have many places to go, short of moving into the Everglades even more than we are. Now that they have discovered Nile Alligators in Miami which are man-eaters, that won't be happening anytime soon.

Most are trying to get out of the neighborhoods of excess violence!

    Today, Orlando is recovering from the aftermath of the largest massacre in U.S. History (not counting the Civil War).

    The usual suspects are involved.  The liberals will of course blame the guns.  Obama hasn't responded yet, he is probably on his prayer mat seeking guidance. 

I think the election is affecting the market more than the terrorism.

I could handle a remote mountaintop, but Sandy sure couldn't. I am sure the municipalities and county permitting offices will suddenly penalize those who elect for this style of life. Alaska here we come!

Sure, it will help if they hire more people to work for Homeland Security who will need houses in this area.

It depends on where the terrorism is.  They may move out, but they have to move somewhere else.

John,

I think you have a valid observation.  A

I think it leads to an over all cautious feeling among people fed up with the lack of a response and over PC approach by the administration. Sales are strong, listings are slow but steady and a lot of people staying put waiting to see what happens in November 

Yes, the US is a safe place to invest money in real estate.  Just yesterday I was having lunch with a friend of mine who just outright stated, I really don't want to travel far anymore.  I would rather have a beach home somewhere around here and go where I feel safe.  

we live in a very peaceful area..... the worst we deal with would be a few "bookies" fighting over a territory..... we feel safe here....

Not in our age-restricted community, though I could easily see people from different states in Mexico (Sinaloa, Sonora, and Chihuahua) coming across the border in Tucson to live and work.  They know because they've seen terrorism/drug cartel lawlessness in action.  What I've read about, many have lived through John DL Arendsen. 

John - I think in general, no.  Perhaps if it was closer to home, this obviously plays a factor in the market because fear affects people's decision making. 

We've had that market here for years - however, I am seeing a significant decrease in inventory in the past month!

Somethings happening...

Nah, we're in California.  Our biggest threat is Moonbeam Brown and Gavin Newsom!

We've had people on the ISIS hit list out here (Newbury Park) for a few years, so far no "aloha snackbar" issues.  Those of us in the know and with CCWs carry extra mags now, but that's the extent.

Out here, you're more likely to experience issues from the Santa Susana rocket testing facility or regular crime, than you are likely to experience a true act of terror.

Not at all here in Golden Triangle, but then again, I'm serving the heart of San Diego from Encinitas to La Jolla to Metro-To Downtown. Not much rural land left in there. 

I don't think it impacts our market.

No

I don't think so.

Not the least bit.... It may attract some super rich from Israel to set up another business or vacation home.

Yes. But not only in the ways you describe - to move to safer areas. We also have a number of refugees in my area and they need housing. (For a moment, let's forget the notion they could be involved with anything negative at all and for my comment's purposes, let's please assume they are victims and need housing and abide by fair housing regulation vs. begin any kind of debate).