boom: Are you Dreaming? - 09/02/08 08:03 AM
"When memories exceed dreams, the end is near." I heard this quote over the weekend and it really had an impact on me. I apologize to you that I do not know to whom to credit the quote. I actually did some digging to try to find the author, but had … (7 comments)
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boom: Calgary Real Estate Stats - Summer Soltice Sale - 06/21/08 12:34 AM
Amazing days in Calgary ... I love the light in the sky this time of year. Schools out ... or nearly out ... and Stampede is coming. Oh yea!
I'm having a SUMMER SOLSTICE SALE!
Effective this evening, the following properties have been drastically reduced in Price ... and are amoung … (1 comments)
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boom: Starving Artists?? or Starving Realtors? - 06/20/08 07:58 AM
I have been talking to my mortgage loan officers whom I work with regularly and starving is a term they use to describe the Real Estate business. It is a tough market right now. People aren't selling or buying.
THIS IS NORMAL!
All this talk about the bad market and the … (4 comments)
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boom: Refinance boom predicted for the fortunate few - 01/17/08 08:42 PM
Originally posted on Home Financing News.
Home refinance applications are up sharply according to the latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association. And some industry watchers think they mark the beginning of a new refinance boom in the months to come.
But applications aren't the same as completed mortgages. And sadly … (1 comments)
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boom: Is That a Light at the end of this tunnel? - 01/03/08 03:45 PM
I just got back from our National Association of Realtors conference in Las Vegas. Over 30,000 Realtors from around the world gathered to discuss legislative issues, mortgage fraud, marketing, the election and the economy. There's enough going on in each of those categories to write a whole column but since I … (5 comments)
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boom: Boom & Bust Cycles - A Real Estate Primer - 12/17/07 12:40 PM
If you read my rant at the media in this column a couple months back, you remember one of the things I told you was how the media tends to generalize. If you believe what you read and see in the mainstream media, network TV, syndicated columns, etc., you're laboring under … (0 comments)
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boom: The Benefits of Being Late to the Housing Boom Party - 12/13/07 03:20 AM
The market in Salt Lake is certainly slowing down, but for all our sakes, that is a good thing. Last year's appreciation rates of 20-25% were great for all homeowners and created a bit of a buying-frenzy that had many buyers involved in multiple-offer transactions and many Builders and Sellers seemed to … (3 comments)
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boom: 228 Billion in Construction Projects in Alberta - 12/04/07 02:41 AM
The inventory of major Alberta construction projects is 228 billion dollars. According to Richard Corriveau, regional economist for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp, this is a conservative number. It only includes projects that cost at least $5 Million dollars.
There's still lots of optimism and enthusiasm for where Alberta's economy is going.
... … (1 comments)
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boom: List Prices Drop in Big Cities - 11/02/07 01:19 AM
Here is a link to an article on REALTOR® Magazine.
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2007103104?OpenDocument
In many cities across the United States prices are dropping. Really? Are they? I did not notice. Nor did I hear anything about this on the news. In reality it is hard to pick up a paper, read an online article, or … (0 comments)
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boom: Tips for investors - 11/02/07 01:12 AM
I read an article on REALTOR® Magazine that gives 8 points for investors to look for when contemplating a purchase of an investment. I will not go into detail, but the tips given are pretty good and they could be printed out and given to our investor clients who might need … (1 comments)
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boom: RATE CUTS, GOOD OR BAD? - 11/01/07 10:54 PM
First of all I have to give a praise to my lender buddy who has been on the money again with his prediction about the rates and the cut. He also mentions that the interest rates were already beginning to trade at lower rates in anticipation of these rate cuts. And … (4 comments)
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boom: My Weekly Newsletter - 10/23/07 11:36 AM
They have a great show about Austin, Texas and how they are doing better than most markets in the States.
J.
Enjoy,
Here is a link to my weekly "REAL ESTATE NEWS CHANNEL":Click Here This week's segments are full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a … (0 comments)
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boom: Arizona Update - 10/21/07 03:03 AM
OK I have the numbers for Arizona, again I must add that this is for Single Family Detached homes, This does not include New Homes, Condos, FSBO's, etc...
Are your ready? 48,071 a new record.
I still have to see the silver lining. Homes are still selling and the inventory is perfect … (0 comments)
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boom: Investing in Alberta Real Estate with Bryon Howard - 10/15/07 08:04 AM
Investing in Alberta Real Estate with Bryon HowardI have been using Investment Real Estate as a Long-term wealth creation vehicle. The strong economy in Alberta has created exceptional opportunities for investment. One of the safest opportunities with high returns is in the real estate market. Since 2001, I have been working … (0 comments)
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boom: Where its a Great Time to Buy - 10/09/07 02:08 PM
Here is a link to an article that mentions 10 places where it is a great time to buy. I am a bit surprised at some of the cities that made the list, and more surprised to find out what cities did not make the list. I wish I knew what the criteria … (6 comments)
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boom: Home Sales Down - 10/08/07 10:56 PM
Really? I did not notice. Let me come back to reality. Home sales are down 21.5%. However, this number could use an asterisk, I say this because they have only been keeping track since 2001. So what are the numbers for 1940, 1979, 1999? If theses numbers are only based on sales … (0 comments)
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boom: Yeah home prices are down but.... - 10/04/07 11:22 PM
I recently wrote a post regarding the Prices of homes in some American Cities. I recently came across an article that made me want to post the link to show the new outlook for home prices. To me this is a great article with great statistics. It shows home price peaks, … (4 comments)
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boom: NO BUBBLE IN TEXAS! - 10/01/07 09:40 PM
Finally we have some positve news in our area. Dallas is going to continue to increase in pricing for homes. I have been telling people this, and they look at me like I am crazy. I have been telling people to BUY now and reap the benefits later, when people realize … (9 comments)
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boom: Utah - Still a Good Deal - A Look at Salt Lake County's "Cycle" - 10/01/07 08:23 PM
Most real estate markets go through what are called "cycles."
When the right market conditions align, home prices appreciate at a higher rate. If allowed to go un-checked, that same market will "bubble" meaning that the going prices have risen above what the rest of the market conditions can bear, and … (0 comments)
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boom: Home Prices, Which Way are They Heading? - 09/27/07 03:05 PM
Here is a link to the REALTOR Magazine article I read that tells you which direction home prices are heading. It also gives you a list of cities where home prices are falling. I am not surprised about what cities made the lists. While this may be bad for home sellers, … (1 comments)
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boom: "Normal" is Not What We Think - 09/06/07 09:53 PM
I'll admit it. I am not a top producing agent. I don't get recognized in office meetings. I'm not a familiar name in my town. In fact, I don't even hand out business cards. So why would I think my blog would even be acknowledged by any of you? I can … (4 comments)
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boom: Sick of peoples ignorance. - 08/21/07 03:19 PM
I live in Stamford Connecticut. (45 minutes oustide of NYC) Stamford is BOOMING. Everyday a new corporation is announced that it is moving here or it is announced that a financial firm from NYC is moving their headquarters here. The towns surrounding Stamford are New Canaan, Greenwich, Darien and Rowayton (Norwalk). … (0 comments)
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boom: Areas that have seen no hiccup in the real estate bust. - 08/05/07 12:15 PM
I know that some areas have been hit harder than others in the real estate bust, but what areas have thrived in the past years?Boise.Austin.New York City.Who has other first hand input on areas that they are involved in that they have seen thrive over the past few years?I know first … (6 comments)
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boom: New Shopping Centre In Prince George - 07/13/07 11:24 AM
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boom: New Hotel Opens In Prince George - 07/05/07 11:41 AM
New Hotel Opens In P.G.
By 250 News
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 03:57 AM
Prince George's newest hotel is open for business.
The Four Points by Sheraton Prince George is now officially open. It features 74 rooms, a fitness facility, business centre, and more than 560 square feet of meeting space.
In addition, the … (0 comments)
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boom: Arizona Summers - 06/26/07 11:57 PM
They're back!!! Arizona Summer is here again. And its hot as, well you know. The good thing about it being summertime are valley pools; private, community, and also the water-parks here in Arizona. Kids can enjoy water-parks like Sun Splash, Big Surf, Water World as I did as a youngster. I have also noticed one … (0 comments)
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boom: Agents-A HOT Topic? - 06/20/07 08:49 PM
Lock us up and throw away the key....well that's how seems to me!
Real Estate,The Real Estate Market, The Boom, The Bubble.... these have been the subjects for Media coverage for some time now!
Seller's Market, Buyers Market, For Sale By Owner, Foreclosures, Shoddy Lending...these are the Buzz Words of late!
We as Realtors and NAR … (12 comments)
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boom: Interest Rates - 06/20/07 12:41 AM
Well as you can guess, Interest Rates are on the rise. Great timing huh? Like the saying goes, "when it rains it pours." And right now the Real Estate Industry is in a monsoon. Is Evan Almighty around? However, do not fear, while it may be sink or swim time, we as REALTORS … (4 comments)
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boom: How Big Is Alberta? Mideast Big. - 04/28/07 10:57 PM
Paul Krugman Top Economist
Alberta oilsands area is as rich as the middleast but with more diversity. In fact economists say that "diversity preferable to oil sheikdom""The oilsands are as if we had suddenly discovered a new major Middle Eastern oil producer, which... is not actually in the Middle East. … (3 comments)
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boom: Tax Law Changes and Demographics Fueling Second Home Boom - 04/23/07 12:26 PM
Call it the boom within the boom: Financings of second homes more than doubled since the beginning of this decade -- a growth rate far exceeding financings and sales of primary homes.
What's behind the unprecedented surge in the second home sector, which includes both investor units and vacation houses? National … (0 comments)
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boom: Housing Boom!!! - 03/06/07 08:13 AM
This article gives great insight in my opinion to the market, we have seen an increase in home sales personaly over the past 3 months,
Portfolio Strategy Housing Boom!
Kenneth L. Fisher 02.26.07, 12:00 AM ET
Don't buy it. For months now the debate has been over whether America will have … (2 comments)
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boom: Real Estate Happy Days are Here Again! - 02/21/07 09:28 AM
Real Estate Happy Days are Here Again! By John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR Real Estate, Hemet CA I recently received an email with an article that I found a fascinating read. It turns out that the article only gave credit to the author - but not letting me know where it … (0 comments)
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boom: Listening - 02/19/07 10:24 PM
Lately we've been seeing price reductions and inventories mounting in our Market in Bellingham. It's clear that people are apprehensive to buy thinking that prices are going to go down even further.
But in all reality...that just isn't so. Prices may be going down on over-priced listings...but those homes that are priced … (1 comments)
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boom: Is the Pressure of Real Estate Starting to get to you? - 11/14/06 08:15 AM
Your "Roving Realtor" Reporting here... Is the pressure of making sales starting to get to you? Once a beautiful mountain Mt. St. Helens blew her top. Scientists monitored the subtle changes as the lava dome began to increase gradually at first, pressure building slowly... geometric meters (much like our economic … (2 comments)
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