Magic Ball Needed

[temeculaguy]

I love it! Pain Train analogies, good show EX-SD.

Waitingpatiently, do as your name implies and just wait and see, with markets such as those you are going to have to. You may be suprised, it might come earlier, it might be worse than you expected, both happened to my market. Before you dismiss it because of the positive things going for your chosen markets understand that historically the premium for the premium areas as a percentage is fairly constant. If it cost twice as much to live in the premium areas and all areas doubled then retreated but the premium areas didn’t retreat, then the same happened in again in the next bubble, eventually the premium areas would command ten times what the other areas do, and that is not reality, so do not lose hope, the train is a coming.

Do not set calendar goals, set price goals with fundamental verification. A while back I set price goals but with the kicker that I would combine it with declining nod’s, not’s and inventory. My price goals were reached way ahead of schedule but the kicker hasn’t kicked, the nods, nots and inventory are still rising so I keep waiting. Start making charts and spreadsheets, pick data points and track them, they will help you keep your sanity and keep you from missing out. If your price goals were met by the end of the year but nod’s, nots and inventory were double what they are today and were rising, would you buy? Don’t just pull an “I want an oompa loompa and I want one now,” make it a game and win it.

[Enorah]

TG, that is excellent advice. I am waiting for that pain train as well here in the Encinitas/Leucadia area. Your suggestions give me nice busy work while waiting.

We are weary of renting but are wise enough not to rush it. I had to call the landlord the other day to ask permission to get a cat (since our sweet kitty had just died). I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

Sometimes I just want to say f*** it and move to Wisconsin.

[Enorah]

TG, that is excellent advice. I am waiting for that pain train as well here in the Encinitas/Leucadia area. Your suggestions give me nice busy work while waiting.

We are weary of renting but are wise enough not to rush it. I had to call the landlord the other day to ask permission to get a cat (since our sweet kitty had just died). I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

Sometimes I just want to say f*** it and move to Wisconsin.

[Enorah]

TG, that is excellent advice. I am waiting for that pain train as well here in the Encinitas/Leucadia area. Your suggestions give me nice busy work while waiting.

We are weary of renting but are wise enough not to rush it. I had to call the landlord the other day to ask permission to get a cat (since our sweet kitty had just died). I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

Sometimes I just want to say f*** it and move to Wisconsin.

[Enorah]

TG, that is excellent advice. I am waiting for that pain train as well here in the Encinitas/Leucadia area. Your suggestions give me nice busy work while waiting.

We are weary of renting but are wise enough not to rush it. I had to call the landlord the other day to ask permission to get a cat (since our sweet kitty had just died). I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

Sometimes I just want to say f*** it and move to Wisconsin.

[Enorah]

TG, that is excellent advice. I am waiting for that pain train as well here in the Encinitas/Leucadia area. Your suggestions give me nice busy work while waiting.

We are weary of renting but are wise enough not to rush it. I had to call the landlord the other day to ask permission to get a cat (since our sweet kitty had just died). I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

Sometimes I just want to say f*** it and move to Wisconsin.

[nostradamus]

I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

That's the exact reason I didn't sell the condo I live in. I don't want to start renting and have to ask permission for anything from anyone. I've got a dog, I make holes in the walls, I regularly change the paint or the tile or wiring or whatever. Sometimes I feel dumb for not selling this place at the peak (I've had it since 1998) but I think I'm going to hang onto it for a long, long time. At the price I got it, it will be positive-cash-flowing as a rental when I buy a house and move out.

[nostradamus]

I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

That's the exact reason I didn't sell the condo I live in. I don't want to start renting and have to ask permission for anything from anyone. I've got a dog, I make holes in the walls, I regularly change the paint or the tile or wiring or whatever. Sometimes I feel dumb for not selling this place at the peak (I've had it since 1998) but I think I'm going to hang onto it for a long, long time. At the price I got it, it will be positive-cash-flowing as a rental when I buy a house and move out.

[nostradamus]

I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

That's the exact reason I didn't sell the condo I live in. I don't want to start renting and have to ask permission for anything from anyone. I've got a dog, I make holes in the walls, I regularly change the paint or the tile or wiring or whatever. Sometimes I feel dumb for not selling this place at the peak (I've had it since 1998) but I think I'm going to hang onto it for a long, long time. At the price I got it, it will be positive-cash-flowing as a rental when I buy a house and move out.

[nostradamus]

I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

That's the exact reason I didn't sell the condo I live in. I don't want to start renting and have to ask permission for anything from anyone. I've got a dog, I make holes in the walls, I regularly change the paint or the tile or wiring or whatever. Sometimes I feel dumb for not selling this place at the peak (I've had it since 1998) but I think I'm going to hang onto it for a long, long time. At the price I got it, it will be positive-cash-flowing as a rental when I buy a house and move out.

[nostradamus]

I am getting way too old to have that kind of parental relationship any longer with anyone.

That's the exact reason I didn't sell the condo I live in. I don't want to start renting and have to ask permission for anything from anyone. I've got a dog, I make holes in the walls, I regularly change the paint or the tile or wiring or whatever. Sometimes I feel dumb for not selling this place at the peak (I've had it since 1998) but I think I'm going to hang onto it for a long, long time. At the price I got it, it will be positive-cash-flowing as a rental when I buy a house and move out.

[jimklinge]

Thanks for the support, four walling, I appreciate it.

To waitingpatiently – you don’t need ALL the houses to get down to your price – Just ONE! To answer your specific question about what price that would be, I think in the higher-end areas if you can find a great-looking house in a good location today around 2003 pricing, you’ll see it fly off the market.

Next summer? Not sure about prices then, but the fourth quarter of 2008 will be an opportunity to nab one from a desperate seller. All eyes will be on the election, school, holidays, etc., and sales should slow to a crawl (again, like in 2007). With less competition from other buyers in a market where only those sellers who really need to sell scurrying around, it will be an ideal time to bust one with a lowball offer.

I think it’s worth it to keep looking straight through, because you never know when you might find the perfect house at the perfect price.

Feel free to contact me if you’d like to discuss it further:

[email protected] or (760) 434-5000

Jim the Realtor

P.S. If you are willing to compromise on quality or location, you can do better, probably closer to 2002 pricing. But are you willing to settle? Most people aren’t. We’ll sort through the features and benefits of each house and put the right value on them, and that way, you’ll get the most, and pay the least.

[jimklinge]

Thanks for the support, four walling, I appreciate it.

To waitingpatiently – you don’t need ALL the houses to get down to your price – Just ONE! To answer your specific question about what price that would be, I think in the higher-end areas if you can find a great-looking house in a good location today around 2003 pricing, you’ll see it fly off the market.

Next summer? Not sure about prices then, but the fourth quarter of 2008 will be an opportunity to nab one from a desperate seller. All eyes will be on the election, school, holidays, etc., and sales should slow to a crawl (again, like in 2007). With less competition from other buyers in a market where only those sellers who really need to sell scurrying around, it will be an ideal time to bust one with a lowball offer.

I think it’s worth it to keep looking straight through, because you never know when you might find the perfect house at the perfect price.

Feel free to contact me if you’d like to discuss it further:

[email protected] or (760) 434-5000

Jim the Realtor

P.S. If you are willing to compromise on quality or location, you can do better, probably closer to 2002 pricing. But are you willing to settle? Most people aren’t. We’ll sort through the features and benefits of each house and put the right value on them, and that way, you’ll get the most, and pay the least.

[jimklinge]

Thanks for the support, four walling, I appreciate it.

To waitingpatiently – you don’t need ALL the houses to get down to your price – Just ONE! To answer your specific question about what price that would be, I think in the higher-end areas if you can find a great-looking house in a good location today around 2003 pricing, you’ll see it fly off the market.

Next summer? Not sure about prices then, but the fourth quarter of 2008 will be an opportunity to nab one from a desperate seller. All eyes will be on the election, school, holidays, etc., and sales should slow to a crawl (again, like in 2007). With less competition from other buyers in a market where only those sellers who really need to sell scurrying around, it will be an ideal time to bust one with a lowball offer.

I think it’s worth it to keep looking straight through, because you never know when you might find the perfect house at the perfect price.

Feel free to contact me if you’d like to discuss it further:

[email protected] or (760) 434-5000

Jim the Realtor

P.S. If you are willing to compromise on quality or location, you can do better, probably closer to 2002 pricing. But are you willing to settle? Most people aren’t. We’ll sort through the features and benefits of each house and put the right value on them, and that way, you’ll get the most, and pay the least.

[jimklinge]

Thanks for the support, four walling, I appreciate it.

To waitingpatiently – you don’t need ALL the houses to get down to your price – Just ONE! To answer your specific question about what price that would be, I think in the higher-end areas if you can find a great-looking house in a good location today around 2003 pricing, you’ll see it fly off the market.

Next summer? Not sure about prices then, but the fourth quarter of 2008 will be an opportunity to nab one from a desperate seller. All eyes will be on the election, school, holidays, etc., and sales should slow to a crawl (again, like in 2007). With less competition from other buyers in a market where only those sellers who really need to sell scurrying around, it will be an ideal time to bust one with a lowball offer.

I think it’s worth it to keep looking straight through, because you never know when you might find the perfect house at the perfect price.

Feel free to contact me if you’d like to discuss it further:

[email protected] or (760) 434-5000

Jim the Realtor

P.S. If you are willing to compromise on quality or location, you can do better, probably closer to 2002 pricing. But are you willing to settle? Most people aren’t. We’ll sort through the features and benefits of each house and put the right value on them, and that way, you’ll get the most, and pay the least.

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