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November 19, 2009 at 10:24 AM #485187November 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM #484470VishonParticipant
[quote=sdcellar]
Over the course of a life, we do things that lose us money and things that make us money. You may be losing some money on this one (although time will soften the blow), but if you continue to conduct your life in such a responsible manner, you’ll likely come out ahead in the long run.
[/quote]I agree with that.
However, this country is setup to encourage risk taking. Most of the time the upside is much higher than the downside. To come out ahead, one has to take risks.
On the other hand, being responsible is not rewarded. In the long run, the ones being responsible are usually left behind.
It is a giant racket, with everyone, the government, bankers, real estate industry, buyers, all being part of it. The ones play the system gains. The ones that refuse to play the game loses.
Of course this is all speaking from the material perspective.
I too believe in doing the right thing. What’s said above is just an observation.
V
November 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM #484638VishonParticipant[quote=sdcellar]
Over the course of a life, we do things that lose us money and things that make us money. You may be losing some money on this one (although time will soften the blow), but if you continue to conduct your life in such a responsible manner, you’ll likely come out ahead in the long run.
[/quote]I agree with that.
However, this country is setup to encourage risk taking. Most of the time the upside is much higher than the downside. To come out ahead, one has to take risks.
On the other hand, being responsible is not rewarded. In the long run, the ones being responsible are usually left behind.
It is a giant racket, with everyone, the government, bankers, real estate industry, buyers, all being part of it. The ones play the system gains. The ones that refuse to play the game loses.
Of course this is all speaking from the material perspective.
I too believe in doing the right thing. What’s said above is just an observation.
V
November 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM #485011VishonParticipant[quote=sdcellar]
Over the course of a life, we do things that lose us money and things that make us money. You may be losing some money on this one (although time will soften the blow), but if you continue to conduct your life in such a responsible manner, you’ll likely come out ahead in the long run.
[/quote]I agree with that.
However, this country is setup to encourage risk taking. Most of the time the upside is much higher than the downside. To come out ahead, one has to take risks.
On the other hand, being responsible is not rewarded. In the long run, the ones being responsible are usually left behind.
It is a giant racket, with everyone, the government, bankers, real estate industry, buyers, all being part of it. The ones play the system gains. The ones that refuse to play the game loses.
Of course this is all speaking from the material perspective.
I too believe in doing the right thing. What’s said above is just an observation.
V
November 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM #485095VishonParticipant[quote=sdcellar]
Over the course of a life, we do things that lose us money and things that make us money. You may be losing some money on this one (although time will soften the blow), but if you continue to conduct your life in such a responsible manner, you’ll likely come out ahead in the long run.
[/quote]I agree with that.
However, this country is setup to encourage risk taking. Most of the time the upside is much higher than the downside. To come out ahead, one has to take risks.
On the other hand, being responsible is not rewarded. In the long run, the ones being responsible are usually left behind.
It is a giant racket, with everyone, the government, bankers, real estate industry, buyers, all being part of it. The ones play the system gains. The ones that refuse to play the game loses.
Of course this is all speaking from the material perspective.
I too believe in doing the right thing. What’s said above is just an observation.
V
November 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM #485326VishonParticipant[quote=sdcellar]
Over the course of a life, we do things that lose us money and things that make us money. You may be losing some money on this one (although time will soften the blow), but if you continue to conduct your life in such a responsible manner, you’ll likely come out ahead in the long run.
[/quote]I agree with that.
However, this country is setup to encourage risk taking. Most of the time the upside is much higher than the downside. To come out ahead, one has to take risks.
On the other hand, being responsible is not rewarded. In the long run, the ones being responsible are usually left behind.
It is a giant racket, with everyone, the government, bankers, real estate industry, buyers, all being part of it. The ones play the system gains. The ones that refuse to play the game loses.
Of course this is all speaking from the material perspective.
I too believe in doing the right thing. What’s said above is just an observation.
V
November 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM #484600Rt.66Participant[quote=urbanrealtor][quote=sdrealtor]I can confirm that sold out jr liens (i.e. completely underwater 2nds that have nothing to gain via foreclosure) are settling for 10 to 20 cents on the dollar and often less. They are de facto principal reductions. I’ve been blogging about it for a couple months but Rt 66 wanted to discount it. Its real.[/quote]
Do you really believe what rt 66 sez?
Dude.[/quote]
Nice, the realtors are banding together for attacks now. I argued that people are not receiving forgiveness on 2nds en masse and, AND, AND, this is important now……. keeping the house. Of course 2nds are taking it in the shorts thru short sales and foreclosures (duh!). B
Big difference there, keep house vs lose house, but I realize that details and facts are not part of the realtor way so I understand why you conveniently omit things to make the mudslinging seem funny or rational.
People who’ve been following the realtors post will remember that his so called “confirmation” is little more than hearsay. Heard it from a guy in bar or another agent did the deal but his office is locked, etc.
November 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM #484768Rt.66Participant[quote=urbanrealtor][quote=sdrealtor]I can confirm that sold out jr liens (i.e. completely underwater 2nds that have nothing to gain via foreclosure) are settling for 10 to 20 cents on the dollar and often less. They are de facto principal reductions. I’ve been blogging about it for a couple months but Rt 66 wanted to discount it. Its real.[/quote]
Do you really believe what rt 66 sez?
Dude.[/quote]
Nice, the realtors are banding together for attacks now. I argued that people are not receiving forgiveness on 2nds en masse and, AND, AND, this is important now……. keeping the house. Of course 2nds are taking it in the shorts thru short sales and foreclosures (duh!). B
Big difference there, keep house vs lose house, but I realize that details and facts are not part of the realtor way so I understand why you conveniently omit things to make the mudslinging seem funny or rational.
People who’ve been following the realtors post will remember that his so called “confirmation” is little more than hearsay. Heard it from a guy in bar or another agent did the deal but his office is locked, etc.
November 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM #485139Rt.66Participant[quote=urbanrealtor][quote=sdrealtor]I can confirm that sold out jr liens (i.e. completely underwater 2nds that have nothing to gain via foreclosure) are settling for 10 to 20 cents on the dollar and often less. They are de facto principal reductions. I’ve been blogging about it for a couple months but Rt 66 wanted to discount it. Its real.[/quote]
Do you really believe what rt 66 sez?
Dude.[/quote]
Nice, the realtors are banding together for attacks now. I argued that people are not receiving forgiveness on 2nds en masse and, AND, AND, this is important now……. keeping the house. Of course 2nds are taking it in the shorts thru short sales and foreclosures (duh!). B
Big difference there, keep house vs lose house, but I realize that details and facts are not part of the realtor way so I understand why you conveniently omit things to make the mudslinging seem funny or rational.
People who’ve been following the realtors post will remember that his so called “confirmation” is little more than hearsay. Heard it from a guy in bar or another agent did the deal but his office is locked, etc.
November 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM #485224Rt.66Participant[quote=urbanrealtor][quote=sdrealtor]I can confirm that sold out jr liens (i.e. completely underwater 2nds that have nothing to gain via foreclosure) are settling for 10 to 20 cents on the dollar and often less. They are de facto principal reductions. I’ve been blogging about it for a couple months but Rt 66 wanted to discount it. Its real.[/quote]
Do you really believe what rt 66 sez?
Dude.[/quote]
Nice, the realtors are banding together for attacks now. I argued that people are not receiving forgiveness on 2nds en masse and, AND, AND, this is important now……. keeping the house. Of course 2nds are taking it in the shorts thru short sales and foreclosures (duh!). B
Big difference there, keep house vs lose house, but I realize that details and facts are not part of the realtor way so I understand why you conveniently omit things to make the mudslinging seem funny or rational.
People who’ve been following the realtors post will remember that his so called “confirmation” is little more than hearsay. Heard it from a guy in bar or another agent did the deal but his office is locked, etc.
November 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM #485456Rt.66Participant[quote=urbanrealtor][quote=sdrealtor]I can confirm that sold out jr liens (i.e. completely underwater 2nds that have nothing to gain via foreclosure) are settling for 10 to 20 cents on the dollar and often less. They are de facto principal reductions. I’ve been blogging about it for a couple months but Rt 66 wanted to discount it. Its real.[/quote]
Do you really believe what rt 66 sez?
Dude.[/quote]
Nice, the realtors are banding together for attacks now. I argued that people are not receiving forgiveness on 2nds en masse and, AND, AND, this is important now……. keeping the house. Of course 2nds are taking it in the shorts thru short sales and foreclosures (duh!). B
Big difference there, keep house vs lose house, but I realize that details and facts are not part of the realtor way so I understand why you conveniently omit things to make the mudslinging seem funny or rational.
People who’ve been following the realtors post will remember that his so called “confirmation” is little more than hearsay. Heard it from a guy in bar or another agent did the deal but his office is locked, etc.
November 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM #484605Rt.66ParticipantUrbanrealtore
Very little of what I write is opinion and near zero of what I write is based on “what I heard”. I simply opine on facts and figures and point to them. I usually include links to my sources.
So, your statement suggesting I am not to be believed is nonsensical.
Realtor attempting to discredit someone peeing in their fishing hole, who would have thought it?
November 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM #484773Rt.66ParticipantUrbanrealtore
Very little of what I write is opinion and near zero of what I write is based on “what I heard”. I simply opine on facts and figures and point to them. I usually include links to my sources.
So, your statement suggesting I am not to be believed is nonsensical.
Realtor attempting to discredit someone peeing in their fishing hole, who would have thought it?
November 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM #485144Rt.66ParticipantUrbanrealtore
Very little of what I write is opinion and near zero of what I write is based on “what I heard”. I simply opine on facts and figures and point to them. I usually include links to my sources.
So, your statement suggesting I am not to be believed is nonsensical.
Realtor attempting to discredit someone peeing in their fishing hole, who would have thought it?
November 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM #485229Rt.66ParticipantUrbanrealtore
Very little of what I write is opinion and near zero of what I write is based on “what I heard”. I simply opine on facts and figures and point to them. I usually include links to my sources.
So, your statement suggesting I am not to be believed is nonsensical.
Realtor attempting to discredit someone peeing in their fishing hole, who would have thought it?
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