Achieving space maximization and privacy were factored into this design, in view of the house’s close proximity to neighboring units. As a result, the internal spaces face inward into a multi-functional courtyard which acts as circulation pivot, light well and...
Year: 2011
How Much Does Price Matter?
Typical realtors expect buyers to pay the seller's price. They don't like conflict, they struggle with valuations, they aren't professional salespeople, and they get pushed around by the sellers and/or other agents. Because they aren't that good at handling their...
9/11 From Space
9/11 Remembered
Hat tip to Kathleen for sending this along:
La Jolla REO with View
Not everyone is in the $2,000,000+ club, but it's still good to keep an eye out for potential squishdown. While this price is seems attractive for La Jolla, the banks haven't had to give them away - the only other La Jolla REO featured here that hasn't sold is this...
New York Says Thank You Tonight
Let's get started on our 9/11 rememberance. One of our readers is actively involved in the New York Says Thank You project - from their website: From an act of extraordinary evil on September 11, 2001, Americans responded with so many acts of extraordinary kindness....
P47s Bombing Germany
Thanks to AL for sending this in! This beautiful airplane was built by Republic Aircraft in Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. (Watch for the ground chief riding on the wing while taxiing). The pilot couldn't see over the elevated nose and there wasn't enough room for the...
Buyer Frustrations
Two years ago, we covered the Five Stages of Buyers' Grief, which garnered 62 comments on the frustrations of homebuying, plus some critiques of the 2009 market conditions: https://www.bubbleinfo.com/2009/06/19/five-stages-of-buyers-grief/ We've been following...
Power!
San Diego is experiencing a county-wide power outage - but bubbleinfo doesn't stop! Speaking of power, this from the nctimes.com: Carlsbad city officials have been saying for several years that the city's coastline ought to eventually become power-plant free. Now, the...
Appraisals and SS Fraud
Thanks to those who commented on the last post about text vs. videos! It feels like working in a vaccum at times, because not that many people leave comments (which is fine). If you have thoughts on the blog material or direction, feel free to comment - I think there...