Just anecdotal observations without going a full assessment, BUT... It appears to me that the participation level across activerain has dropped considerably over the last several weeks. I based much of this on the statistics that show how often blog posts are listed (not necessarily clicked and
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10/29/2008
I spoke with a developer today. He is very successful. He mentioned that if capital gains taxes increase significantly, he will have lost his incentive to develop properties, assume the risk and put forth the work. At that point, he said, "Why should I bother?" And this is from a gentleman tha
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10/28/2008
Regarding the economy and how/when it will rebound, one of my big concerns has to do with lenders, particularly banks. I believe, as do many economists, that even if the banks are recapitalized (to any extent) through government action they may simply hoard the money to protect against future lo
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10/23/2008
As I watch the companies and individuals through this down cycle of any market, such as we are seeing recently in the real estate market, I see two types of folks... 1. Those espousing inaccurate but hopeful information while typically drowning in the same-old routines, and 2. Those that understa
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10/21/2008
A new direct challenge from the stalled real estate market is failure of the support provider's businesses, such as surveyors, appraisors, home inspectors, title insurers, etc. For Realtors, the loss of many mortgage brokers is a challenge now too. Question for All: In recent deals or in upcomin
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10/13/2008
Hello All! The following is from a press release distributed by RealSource today from surveys about metro-Birmingham Alabama real estate agents. Are you seeing similar things in your city or state? Glenn ----------------------------------- Experienced Real Estate Agents More Proactive Birmingha
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10/01/2008