because they believe they have enough demand for their cars. they re keeping it open. this is really messing up the models that the bureau of labor statistics. shep: regardless, the economic recovery is slow and that appears to be affecting the housing market in a big kay. housing market, sales down 5.4%. we re way off the annualized 6 million pace of a healthy market. that 3.53%, 30 year fixed rate, the new low, very luscious. tonight on our network shep: luscious? is that what you said? i like that. if you want a house, it s on sale right now. not only the price, but also the interest rate you re going to pay. it s a real deal. mark on our network telling me we re coming off the bottom, starting to make that turn. he s a well-known housing analyst. shep: if you can get the mortgage. are they easier these days? it s still difficult. you still have to have the money to get the money. shep: funny how that works. thanks very much. thanks. shep: u.s. health officials a