[poorgradstudent]

Zillow’s claim to fame was they were the first major real estate data aggregator site, at least that didn’t require subscription or credentials to access.

The thing about the web is first is rarely best. I like Trulia and Redfin better than Zillow, they provide very similar services but in more advanced ways. Both also came along late enough in the real estate bubble not to have a terrible paper trail like some of zillow’s Zestimates.

Without knowing the details of their business model I can’t say anything else definitive, but obviously they have significantly increased competition than when they started.

[poorgradstudent]

Zillow’s claim to fame was they were the first major real estate data aggregator site, at least that didn’t require subscription or credentials to access.

The thing about the web is first is rarely best. I like Trulia and Redfin better than Zillow, they provide very similar services but in more advanced ways. Both also came along late enough in the real estate bubble not to have a terrible paper trail like some of zillow’s Zestimates.

Without knowing the details of their business model I can’t say anything else definitive, but obviously they have significantly increased competition than when they started.

[poorgradstudent]

Zillow’s claim to fame was they were the first major real estate data aggregator site, at least that didn’t require subscription or credentials to access.

The thing about the web is first is rarely best. I like Trulia and Redfin better than Zillow, they provide very similar services but in more advanced ways. Both also came along late enough in the real estate bubble not to have a terrible paper trail like some of zillow’s Zestimates.

Without knowing the details of their business model I can’t say anything else definitive, but obviously they have significantly increased competition than when they started.

[poorgradstudent]

I have far more respect for someone who votes all 3rd party candidates and on the ballot propositions rather than someone that doesn’t vote at all.

You’re right to some degree about high profile races; governor, senator and US representatives are all high power jobs where the candidates have generally been vetted and approved by those in power. However, once you start getting down the ballot for more local offices, there is a lot less scrutiny by both the national and even state party. Basically I wouldn’t rule someone out for commissioner or school board member just because they happen to favor one of the two major political parties; learn about the candidates and their positions, and figure out which one you support more.

[poorgradstudent]

I have far more respect for someone who votes all 3rd party candidates and on the ballot propositions rather than someone that doesn’t vote at all.

You’re right to some degree about high profile races; governor, senator and US representatives are all high power jobs where the candidates have generally been vetted and approved by those in power. However, once you start getting down the ballot for more local offices, there is a lot less scrutiny by both the national and even state party. Basically I wouldn’t rule someone out for commissioner or school board member just because they happen to favor one of the two major political parties; learn about the candidates and their positions, and figure out which one you support more.

[poorgradstudent]

I have far more respect for someone who votes all 3rd party candidates and on the ballot propositions rather than someone that doesn’t vote at all.

You’re right to some degree about high profile races; governor, senator and US representatives are all high power jobs where the candidates have generally been vetted and approved by those in power. However, once you start getting down the ballot for more local offices, there is a lot less scrutiny by both the national and even state party. Basically I wouldn’t rule someone out for commissioner or school board member just because they happen to favor one of the two major political parties; learn about the candidates and their positions, and figure out which one you support more.

[poorgradstudent]

I have far more respect for someone who votes all 3rd party candidates and on the ballot propositions rather than someone that doesn’t vote at all.

You’re right to some degree about high profile races; governor, senator and US representatives are all high power jobs where the candidates have generally been vetted and approved by those in power. However, once you start getting down the ballot for more local offices, there is a lot less scrutiny by both the national and even state party. Basically I wouldn’t rule someone out for commissioner or school board member just because they happen to favor one of the two major political parties; learn about the candidates and their positions, and figure out which one you support more.

[poorgradstudent]

I have far more respect for someone who votes all 3rd party candidates and on the ballot propositions rather than someone that doesn’t vote at all.

You’re right to some degree about high profile races; governor, senator and US representatives are all high power jobs where the candidates have generally been vetted and approved by those in power. However, once you start getting down the ballot for more local offices, there is a lot less scrutiny by both the national and even state party. Basically I wouldn’t rule someone out for commissioner or school board member just because they happen to favor one of the two major political parties; learn about the candidates and their positions, and figure out which one you support more.

[poorgradstudent]

The McDonalds “insurance” is a joke, and possibly qualifies as a scam. It doesn’t provide catastrophic insurance.

Basically, any plan that isn’t meeting the 85 cent per dollar requirement is junk and deserves to be eliminated. There’s going to be hiccups, but the market will adapt.

[poorgradstudent]

The McDonalds “insurance” is a joke, and possibly qualifies as a scam. It doesn’t provide catastrophic insurance.

Basically, any plan that isn’t meeting the 85 cent per dollar requirement is junk and deserves to be eliminated. There’s going to be hiccups, but the market will adapt.

[poorgradstudent]

The McDonalds “insurance” is a joke, and possibly qualifies as a scam. It doesn’t provide catastrophic insurance.

Basically, any plan that isn’t meeting the 85 cent per dollar requirement is junk and deserves to be eliminated. There’s going to be hiccups, but the market will adapt.

[poorgradstudent]

The McDonalds “insurance” is a joke, and possibly qualifies as a scam. It doesn’t provide catastrophic insurance.

Basically, any plan that isn’t meeting the 85 cent per dollar requirement is junk and deserves to be eliminated. There’s going to be hiccups, but the market will adapt.

[poorgradstudent]

The McDonalds “insurance” is a joke, and possibly qualifies as a scam. It doesn’t provide catastrophic insurance.

Basically, any plan that isn’t meeting the 85 cent per dollar requirement is junk and deserves to be eliminated. There’s going to be hiccups, but the market will adapt.

[poorgradstudent]

2010 has seen inflation in the range of 1-3%. I doubt inflation will be a serious problem until the job market recovers more, and that looks at least a year away.

With wages flat/deflationary, there’s just not a lot of upward demand pressure to drive inflation right now.

[poorgradstudent]

2010 has seen inflation in the range of 1-3%. I doubt inflation will be a serious problem until the job market recovers more, and that looks at least a year away.

With wages flat/deflationary, there’s just not a lot of upward demand pressure to drive inflation right now.

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