Of course you are entitled to your opinion and in some ways it is valid. However, while looking for potential investment properties, I have seen so many bank owned that say that they were never owner occupied, so the owner is not responsible for anything, yada, yada, yada, that I truly appreciate the expertise of SD and sdrealtor, Rich, TG and some of the other folks like Russ and flu who have a wealth of insight and contacts who can lead me through the wilderness of this current investment environment. The political does impact the economy and the bottom line, but for many of us it is a side issue and not really why we visit the site. I have never been bored here and not a day goes by that I do not learn something new even if it is only a wine recommendation.

Of course you are entitled to your opinion and in some ways it is valid. However, while looking for potential investment properties, I have seen so many bank owned that say that they were never owner occupied, so the owner is not responsible for anything, yada, yada, yada, that I truly appreciate the expertise of SD and sdrealtor, Rich, TG and some of the other folks like Russ and flu who have a wealth of insight and contacts who can lead me through the wilderness of this current investment environment. The political does impact the economy and the bottom line, but for many of us it is a side issue and not really why we visit the site. I have never been bored here and not a day goes by that I do not learn something new even if it is only a wine recommendation.

We’re in a holding pattern as far as housing and the economy are concerned. It’s also summertime, and people tend to drop off a bit while they go out and actually enjoy life for awhile. 😉

It’s long been said that we’ll know the bubble has burst when the bubble blogs see dwindling participation and readership. Still, Rich is providing us with some exceptional insight, and I also enjoy most of the O/T posts. They help keep me entertained while we wait for the next step.

We’ll probably see more juicy stuff as we progress through the next few years.

Here’s my prediction: from now until Q3 2010, we will see fairly stable to rising markets, both in housing and stocks. They will say Q3 2009 saw the end of the recession.

As we progress through fall of 2010, it will become evident that the “recovery” is really just the result of monetary and fiscal manupulations. People will still be afraid of losing their jobs, and try as they might, the pumping will do little to repair the cracks in the foundation of our economy. At that point, we see the next leg down in the housing and stock markets (but we’ll probably see 10,000+ on the DOW and 1,100 on the S&P before then).

We’re in a holding pattern as far as housing and the economy are concerned. It’s also summertime, and people tend to drop off a bit while they go out and actually enjoy life for awhile. 😉

It’s long been said that we’ll know the bubble has burst when the bubble blogs see dwindling participation and readership. Still, Rich is providing us with some exceptional insight, and I also enjoy most of the O/T posts. They help keep me entertained while we wait for the next step.

We’ll probably see more juicy stuff as we progress through the next few years.

Here’s my prediction: from now until Q3 2010, we will see fairly stable to rising markets, both in housing and stocks. They will say Q3 2009 saw the end of the recession.

As we progress through fall of 2010, it will become evident that the “recovery” is really just the result of monetary and fiscal manupulations. People will still be afraid of losing their jobs, and try as they might, the pumping will do little to repair the cracks in the foundation of our economy. At that point, we see the next leg down in the housing and stock markets (but we’ll probably see 10,000+ on the DOW and 1,100 on the S&P before then).

We’re in a holding pattern as far as housing and the economy are concerned. It’s also summertime, and people tend to drop off a bit while they go out and actually enjoy life for awhile. 😉

It’s long been said that we’ll know the bubble has burst when the bubble blogs see dwindling participation and readership. Still, Rich is providing us with some exceptional insight, and I also enjoy most of the O/T posts. They help keep me entertained while we wait for the next step.

We’ll probably see more juicy stuff as we progress through the next few years.

Here’s my prediction: from now until Q3 2010, we will see fairly stable to rising markets, both in housing and stocks. They will say Q3 2009 saw the end of the recession.

As we progress through fall of 2010, it will become evident that the “recovery” is really just the result of monetary and fiscal manupulations. People will still be afraid of losing their jobs, and try as they might, the pumping will do little to repair the cracks in the foundation of our economy. At that point, we see the next leg down in the housing and stock markets (but we’ll probably see 10,000+ on the DOW and 1,100 on the S&P before then).

Diminishing returns !!

Well like the Low to mid end RE, Waiting for more price declines is having more and more Diminishing returns.

This site suffers a little of the above as well.

When we finally start to see RE price appreciation again (yes it will happen some day) then maybe this site will have more value but maybe in a different direction.

Diminishing returns !!

Well like the Low to mid end RE, Waiting for more price declines is having more and more Diminishing returns.

This site suffers a little of the above as well.

When we finally start to see RE price appreciation again (yes it will happen some day) then maybe this site will have more value but maybe in a different direction.