In an older neighborhood with lower comps, can you get away with economical upgrades?
Beating the Odds
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Month: August 2012
Torrey Pines Lodge
I'm going to take a chance. Readers have commented that they don't want commercials, but others have mentioned giving more exposure to the surrounding neighborhoods and attractions. There are a few reasons to take in the Lodge at Torrey Pines: 1. It provides a quality...
Counting the Shadow
The Phoenix/Maricopa County area is larger than San Diego County (30% more houses and condos) but similar in bubble fever. These are thoughts given at a Phoenix realtor conference, highlighted by the REO count in the middle - excerpted from moderntimesmagazine.com:...
Sharpie Punks
From reuters.com: LOS ANGELES, Aug 16 (Reuters) - In the age of Facebook and Twitter, a new crime has hit America: "Sharpie parties," gatherings of party revelers armed with "Sharpie" magic markers and lured by social media invitations to wreak havoc on foreclosed...
CR on The Daily Ticker
It's good to see his thoughts getting more exposure - Bravo Bill!
Candidates and Housing
From HW (If the candidates need help, see JtR answers in italics): President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney should start talking about their housing policy intentions, experts in the industry said. A group of associations, nonprofits and think tanks made...
Coved Ceilings
A rarity over the last few years - an old Spanish-style at the beach! Here's an example where the range pricing might be getting in everyone's way:
Dragging or Moving? Or Both?
Reader Susan commented,, asking a two-part question: When you say "drag on for another 2-3 years minimum," do you mean that it will take that long for foreclosure/shortsale inventory to clear out? Or do you mean it will take that long for prices to return to what they...
Ivy Says Don’t Fear the Shadow
Excerpted from Nick at the wsj.com: Listings of foreclosed properties have fallen in 17 of the last 19 months through July, according to research firm Zelman & Associates. Listings are down 47% from their October 2009 peak and by 23% from one year ago. Banks are...
Lake Calavera Trails
If you are looking for another place to hike and enjoy the outdoors, check out Lake Calavera:
