We've featured some of the architecturally-significant homes around the southland, here's an article from the latimes.com about how they are selling these days: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-fi-architect-homes27-2009sep27,0,5878820,full.story An...
Hat tip to stephen for sending this over, from zero hedge - check the comments at this link too: http://www.zerohedge.com/article/what%E2%80%99s-your-home-worth This is a vexing question for millions of Americans. There was a time when most people had a reasonably...
Reader Jeff P. noted the MERS case that was outlined in detail at drhousingbubble yesterday: http://www.doctorhousingbubble.com/mortgage-electronic-registration-systems-mers-a-system-designed-to-create-the-mortgage-back-security-bubble/ The link has comments at the...
Barratt is making its way through the liqidation process, though this is only their office gear:...
Today's home buyers want bang-for-the-buck, and don't want to compromise. This new-home tract in Carlsbad is feeling it - three houses sold over $1 million this past weekend, while six others are sitting unsold from $769,000 to the low-$800,000s: (This was taped last...
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:
