A dynamic new approach to homelessness with roots in settling the West: Conestoga Huts. The trend started in Eugene and the supporters are hoping it will spread through the Northwest. "This is our hut," said Tracy Joscelyn leading a tour of her hut. She said this...
Hat tip to bode for sending in the latest article on realtor videos. It's behind the paywall and mostly the usual banter but here's the money quote: It makes sense that Hollywood-style promotional real estate is hitting a peak in Southern California, said Jonathan...
Widowed taxpayers. If you are a widowed taxpayer who doesn't meet the 2-year ownership and residence requirements on your own, consider the following rule. If you sell your home within 2 years of the death of your spouse and you haven’t remarried at the time of the...
The MLS Statement 8.0 Clear Cooperation Policy is 'a lightweight, middle-of-the-road policy that will just make the problem worse' because it doesn't go far enough. It's so full of holes that it will only exacerbate the problem, and by the time they figure it out, it...
Yesterday, we entered into the final phase of the MLS implosion, with the latest blow being delivered by the National Association of Realtors themselves. Instead of strictly forbidding Off-MLS sales, they have tried to appease everyone by concocting a lightweight,...
The Twitter squall below is linked to the tweets. Susie, what is it really like? BOISE, Idaho — This city sure knows how to roll up the welcome mat — that is, if you happen to move here from California. Just consider last week’s mayoral election. It was the most...
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have honorably served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice...
The inventory 'shortage' is limited to the lower-end. If you can spend more than a million, there are 785 choices today, which accounts for 92% of the houses for sale between La Jolla and Carlsbad. How the mix has changed: NSDCC Total Number of Listings Between Jan 1...
When this house on Rios sold for $8,250,000 in March, 2019, it was the highest non-oceanfront sale in the history of Solana Beach. The homeowner put it on the open market for $9,750,000 in September, and it went pending in 36 days. It closed this week for $8,595,000...
This is how close I came to winning the Pick-6 today! If only Proud Pedro would have had a mustache. It's a short season - there are only three weekends left. Let's us know if you want Turf Club tickets!
