The poll results ran about 3 to 1 in favor of trickle, but I think we can agree that a flood is certainly possible. All it would take is: 1. Citizens revolt, resulting in a political uprising that turns off the backstop, or 2. One of the servicers who also owns a...
While this video has some interesting information about FHA, I was more entertained by the people involved, the backdrop, and the overall addiction to hype. Note her voice-over at 1:37: Their downloading isn't the greatest either.
The 2009 Coldwell Banker Home Price Comparison Index (HPCI) found a price gap of more than $2 million between the most expensive and affordable U.S. markets. In the annual comparison of similar 2,200-square foot homes in 310 U.S. markets, La Jolla, Calif., led the...
CR is covering the news better than ever, but for those who may have missed this week's latest reports on the so-called 'shadow inventory', here are two articles (hat tip to MM for sending both!) http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125366552480532521.html...
More new product in the Carmel Valley, 92130 market:
We stopped at the Pardee tract in Carmel Valley called Manzanita Trail a few months back, and a reader asked for an update - here is a link to our first visit: Link to original post Here is the follow-up: Pattie is a great salesperson, and has a lot to do with their...
The Chargers are off to a rocky start, though 1-1 is better than the 0-2 they did last year. How is our contest looking for playoff tickets? We were guessing: How Many Total Active Listings on December 1st, 2009? December, 2008 the average amount of homes for sale...
My kids will tell you, all I ever want to do is sit around and talk old high school baseball stories. In 1977, I was in the first graduating class of Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Because the school was brand new, the baseball field was still...
From our friends at the voice: http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2009/09/20/government/237park092009.txt An excerpt: They moved into the unfinished, developing community expecting that as it grew, public facilities like schools, parks and libraries would follow....
The U-T had a full report yesterday on how to choose a realtor (link below) but this is the only paragraph you need. The realtor's answer to these two questions tells you everything you need to know about their effectiveness in providing you with real help in this...
