Game Theory and Real Estate Negotiations - 02/18/12 10:11 AM
                             Game Theory and Real Estate NegotiationsGame Theory is an extremely complex study of human decision making.  It views the relationship between mathematical models and rational behavior.  It can be applied to economics, political science, biology, computer theory, philosophy and a million other common and not so common situations.  This anaysis is a very simplistic view of a very complex way of thinking.  Game theory is often utilized in real estate negotiations...often with the participants unaware of its’ presence.  Most real estate transaction are considered to be a “perfect information” game because the players are aware of all of the moves … (51 comments)

A House of Cards? - 02/16/12 09:23 AM
Yes, the U.S. economic recovery is quite fragile at the moment.  There are still major concerns regarding the debt restructuring in Europe.  The war in Afghanistan continues to rage...as well as drain our economy of much needed resources both in dollars and in human capital. The Iranian nuclear threat is sending shivers throughout the world.  The partisan activities of Congress are an anchor on economic progress. All of these factors are clearly placing a level of uncertainty in the minds of Americans.However, the employment situation is clearly improving.  The stock market, which is often a reflection of confidence in the economy...or … (8 comments)

For What It's Worth - 02/07/12 10:11 PM
Something’s happening here...What it is, ain’t exactly clear...For what it’s worth, something is happening in the North Shore real estate market.Since Labor day, there had been an unusually small number of new listings hitting the market on the North Shore, particularly in Winnetka and Wilmette.  Sure, there is always a seasonal slowdown, but it was much more pronounced this year.  Since then, some properties have been sold...some that were “for sale” were rented and some listings expired and did not return to the market.  Others were taken off the market for the holidays.  2012 began with the fewest active properties for … (8 comments)

Junuary is Over..Febuly is Just Beginning - 02/01/12 03:02 PM
Junuary is Over..Febuly is Just Beginning
We are lifelong residents of the Chicago area.  We relish in experiencing all of the seasons.  Otherwise we would choose to live somewhere else. Right?  We understand lots and lots of snow and incredibly cold temperatures.  We Midwesterners are hardy folk.  In October, we received the expected forecasts.  According to Accuweather.com Expert Long-Range Meteorologist Bob Smerbeck,  "Last winter was nasty in Chicago. This winter could be just as bad."  Also in October, according to Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather.com Expert Long-Range Meteorologist and leader of the Long-Range Forecasting Team, “this winter will be similar to last year, … (8 comments)

 
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