[citydweller]

[quote=squat250]The Wheel
by William Butler Yeats
(1865-1939)

Through winter-time we call on spring,
And through the spring on summer call,
And when abounding hedges ring
Declare that winter’s best of all;
And after that there s nothing good
Because the spring-time has not come —
Nor know that what disturbs our blood
Is but its longing for the tomb.[/quote]

Awesome poem squat, thanks for posting. It’s not just our generation who has dealt with “Well, I’ll be happy when…

[citydweller]

I don’t get too caught up in the “overall” picture. Life is great for me, and for everyone I know and love (maybe because we all live in this amazing country). Everyone I know has a roof over their head, enough food and clothing to be comfortable, indoor plumbing, electricity, transportation, entertainment (even if that entertainment is just going for a walk through Balboa Park or reading books they’ve borrowed from the library).

The only thing that causes the suffering of winter is the belief that things still aren’t good enough, thinking that “I need more!”

I hope Obama wins reelection, but if he doesn’t I am not worried that my life will be thrown into some kind of greedy, capitalistic hell. At heart we are all kind, caring people – doing the best we can. I don’t believe that any politician is out to cause suffering, they all just have different views on what will make them (and others) happy.

[citydweller]

Speaking of low inventory, 92108 is now showing 84 listings on SDLookup, and a total of 36 closed sales in May. I own a condo in Mission Valley, so I want to see this as a sign that we have hopefully hit a “bottom” and may actually start seeing an increase in prices.

At the same time, as I mentioned before, I have a friend who is planning to relocate back to San Diego from the East Coast. Should I encourage her to try to buy something this year or is it likely prices will stay flat for awhile?

Thanks for any comments.

[citydweller]

Update on 92108. SDLookup shows inventory at 93 units. Closings in April show as 27, about 3 1/2 months supply. The ppsf ranges from $149 to $271.

I would love to hear opinions on whether this zip code will stay flat for awhile, or should I encourage my friend to buy something soon, before prices start to rise and while interest rates are low.

I know it’s all speculation, but I’d love to hear what others have to say.

[citydweller]

Thanks for the responses. I’ve been getting my info from SDLookup, and their inventory history only goes back 6 months. I assume as spring gets closer there will be more inventory coming onto the market. Using SDLookup, it looks like there were 28 sales in this zip code in December, so the current inventory would be 3.6 months. I realize December and January are probably not good indicator months of market direction.

SDR, when you say modest increases do you think that if she waits another year to buy there won’t be too much of a difference in prices?

I still think she’ll be better off waiting to buy as owner occupied and not as a rental. What do you think?

[citydweller]

[quote=CA renter]Elizabeth Warren has more intelligence, wisdom, integrity, character, and good sense in her pinky finger than all the members of congress have in their entire bodies, combined.

There are very few people in this world whom I truly admire, but Elizabeth Warren is at the top of the list. I am beyond thrilled that she’s running for Senate.[/quote]

I have to agree with you CAR. I’ve been impressed with her since the first time I saw her on some congressional committee hearing during the financial meltdown (I used to be a CSPAN junkie). She is no-nonsense and has a way of saying what she means in 25 words or less, without going for the “sound bites”.

I love Joe Biden, but how does “Obama/Warren 2012” sound? :}

[citydweller]

Find out if Georgia law allows you to post a “Notice of Belief of Abandonment”. I believe in California, once you post the notice, wait 14 days, and if you don’t hear from the tenant you can legally assume the property has been abandoned.

Good luck!

[citydweller]

[quote=Zeitgeist]”NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices hit another new low in the first quarter,
Finally! Our government is making homeownership affordable for “mainstreet” American’s.

[citydweller]

[quote=Zeitgeist]”NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices hit another new low in the first quarter,
Finally! Our government is making homeownership affordable for “mainstreet” American’s.

[citydweller]

[quote=Zeitgeist]”NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices hit another new low in the first quarter,
Finally! Our government is making homeownership affordable for “mainstreet” American’s.

[citydweller]

[quote=Zeitgeist]”NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices hit another new low in the first quarter,
Finally! Our government is making homeownership affordable for “mainstreet” American’s.

[citydweller]

[quote=Zeitgeist]”NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices hit another new low in the first quarter,
Finally! Our government is making homeownership affordable for “mainstreet” American’s.

[citydweller]

Here’s my great business idea. Have you ever noticed how people tend to go to restaurants that have a lot of people in them already, and tend to avoid the ones that are empty? As a visitor to a new city, or even when I’m wandering around Downtown or Hillcrest, if I’m looking for a place to eat I will totally avoid a place that is empty.

So my idea is to supply “extras” to new restaurants that have not yet built up a clientele. You could hire college students or retired seniors at minimum wage (plus meals) and pay them to sit and eat at restaurants for 4 hour shifts, making the place look like a “happening” spot.

You would of course charge the restaurant enough to cover your expenses plus enough profit for you. But the overhead should be quite low. Advertise on Craigslist for “actors”. The hard part would be convincing the restaurant owners to hire your actors/patrons.

I thought of this years ago, and I still think about it every time I walk by an empty restaurant, especially when the restaurant next door has a line of people waiting out the door.

[citydweller]

Here’s my great business idea. Have you ever noticed how people tend to go to restaurants that have a lot of people in them already, and tend to avoid the ones that are empty? As a visitor to a new city, or even when I’m wandering around Downtown or Hillcrest, if I’m looking for a place to eat I will totally avoid a place that is empty.

So my idea is to supply “extras” to new restaurants that have not yet built up a clientele. You could hire college students or retired seniors at minimum wage (plus meals) and pay them to sit and eat at restaurants for 4 hour shifts, making the place look like a “happening” spot.

You would of course charge the restaurant enough to cover your expenses plus enough profit for you. But the overhead should be quite low. Advertise on Craigslist for “actors”. The hard part would be convincing the restaurant owners to hire your actors/patrons.

I thought of this years ago, and I still think about it every time I walk by an empty restaurant, especially when the restaurant next door has a line of people waiting out the door.

[citydweller]

Here’s my great business idea. Have you ever noticed how people tend to go to restaurants that have a lot of people in them already, and tend to avoid the ones that are empty? As a visitor to a new city, or even when I’m wandering around Downtown or Hillcrest, if I’m looking for a place to eat I will totally avoid a place that is empty.

So my idea is to supply “extras” to new restaurants that have not yet built up a clientele. You could hire college students or retired seniors at minimum wage (plus meals) and pay them to sit and eat at restaurants for 4 hour shifts, making the place look like a “happening” spot.

You would of course charge the restaurant enough to cover your expenses plus enough profit for you. But the overhead should be quite low. Advertise on Craigslist for “actors”. The hard part would be convincing the restaurant owners to hire your actors/patrons.

I thought of this years ago, and I still think about it every time I walk by an empty restaurant, especially when the restaurant next door has a line of people waiting out the door.

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