nar: Don't Shoot The Appraiser...Ahem...Messenger
- 06/26/09 02:53 AM
So where do I start? With the whole mortgage meltdown over the past few years there are a lot of people pointing fingers on who it is to blame. Quick answer....the greedy bank executives. Throughout this whole ordeal there has been one group of people everyone loves to point there finger at and lay blame..... The Appraiser. When times were good (hyperbole) because they weren't really good, the appraisers are in hindsight catching blame for giving "too High" of a value on properties, therefore putting homeowners in a house that isn't worth what they paid....these days they are getting blamed for … (0 comments)
nar: 2008 Forecast... Is The Media Correct?
- 01/10/08 01:05 AM
As 2008 has begun we (anyone interested in Real Estate) keep hearing doom and gloom when we tune into the news channels...OR we hear of a fruitful year if we listen to the NAR or any other advocates of THE Industry. It depends on who you listen to, but always think for yourselves and do some of your own research, knowing that both sides have an agenda. The Real Estate Industry is going to admit that 2007 was tough, but there are many signs that 2008 is a recovery year and many agents are going to post record numbers....AND vendors of the … (7 comments)
My blog consists of common questions and concerns dealing with buying and selling real estate. Covering all of Wake County which is the home of Raleigh, Cary, Fuquay Varina and Holly Springs just to name a few...you can always count on an informative ...not so boring opinion. It's a STEW of information dealing with all aspects of Real Estate.
So where do I start? With the whole mortgage meltdown over the past few years there are a lot of people pointing fingers on who it is to blame. Quick answer....the greedy bank executives. Throughout this whole ordeal there has been one group of people everyone loves to point there finger at and lay blame..... The Appraiser. When times were good (hyperbole) because they weren't really good, the appraisers are in hindsight catching blame for giving "too High" of a value on properties, therefore putting homeowners in a house that isn't worth what they paid....these days they are getting blamed for … (0 comments)
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