A look back at a time when kids took a stand. Warning: flashback alert!
Crystal Blue Persuasion
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Year: 2013
More Move-Up Buyers in 2014?
Trulia has issued their 2014 predictions: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-consumer-optimism-rises-trulia-predicts-2014-will-be-the-year-of-the-repeat-buyer-and-urban-renter-2013-12-11 Jed the Economist predicted some changes in the market - here is his #3: Repeat...
4Q Breather
These are some of the hottest markets in the country for real estate recovery, and all have had a pause in pricing over the last couple of months: US Zillow Home Value Index US real estate info Sellers will be expecting the frenzy to re-ignite next year, but will...
Inventory Watch – Holiday Push
The inventory is dropping steadily now, and any new listings that hit the market during the rest of December must have motivated sellers! North SD County's Coastal Region (La Jolla-to-Carlsbad) The UNDER-$800,000 Market: Date NSDCC Active Listings Avg. LP/sf DOM Avg...
FHA Going Down
Thanks to daytrip for sending in this story on FHA reducing loan limits: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-fha-insurance-limits-20131207,0,3321748.story#axzz2moSfa0DJ As of Jan. 1, the limits for FHA-insured loans in the nation's most expensive areas will...
Carmel Valley New Listing
Here is a tour of Richard's new listing in the 92130. There were 25 groups who came through open house today in the rain, 2 1/2 weeks before Christmas. Sunday's open house is cancelled, offer accepted!
NSDCC November Sales
Comparing this year's November sales to the peak years, we can see that last year was a real anomaly, caused by the frenzy kicking into high gear. You can also see how average pricing trailed the sales count in 2005 and 2006, only to have Angelo goose the market with...
In Search of Gold-Plated Faucets
This typifies today's flipper - get a deal on a lazy short-sale, add lipstick, boast of the improvements ("completely remodeled from top to bottom'), and shoot for outrageous profit. What a country!
Bought And Paid For
The California Association of Realtors' political action committee gave $500,000 to the state Democratic Party the day before the Democrat-dominated Franchise Tax Board effectively resolved a months-long legislative fight over the state's tax treatment of short...
Debt-Tax Relief Forever
Dec. 4 - The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) announced today it received a letter from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), obtained by Board of Equalization (BOE) member George Runner, clarifying that California families who have lost their home in...
