Don't be too choosy?!

I know i'm supposed to keep off the comp but I can't help but to have to say something about this: National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan had this advice for newly-weds and first-time homebuyers today - 'Don't be too choosy'.

I find this statement extremely laughable. Excuse me, we are talking about a big investment here of at least 200k, not supermarket shopping for an item which costs $2. If you don't choose to be picky at this time, when do you? Besides, there's inertia costs to be considered. Once you've move into a place it's very time consuming,tiring & costly to uproot yourself to another place plus all the hardwork you've to put in to find a new home. For quite a handful of ppl, upgrading is prob least on their minds, they just hope to get it right the first time, find a place they like and live happily after.

what have been said recently in the public arena hasn't been too palatable... i'm sure ppl haven't forgotten what was said by Lim Hng Kiang a couple of weeks ago about inflation: going for alternative choices if your usual items are rising in price.... that's equivalent to lowering standards of living. The economy is doing well and yet ppl will have to settle for less... if i remember correctly, a politician in another country said something along the same lines and was forced to resign...


disclaimer: just my 2 cents worth... no politicial views or opinions intended.