[urbanrealtor]

Full disclosure: I work in mostly gay office. I am not gay. I strongly opposed prop 8. I volunteered against it and marched in protest following its passage.

So I heard about this on the phone yesterday from someone out of town.

Ironically, the office I was in (on University Ave in the middle of Hillcrest) was packed.

My broker helped to start the Flame (the lesbian bar) in the early eighties and the Gayzette (the forerunner to the GL Times) before that. Prior to these things, she helped organize the first SD pride parade.

She had no idea this “holigay” existed.

I suspect most of people “calling in gay” are just lazy jackasses. I suppose there could be some believers

Gays have come to prominence and acceptance largely through consumerism and economic relevance. I respect their rights and marched in for civil rights a few weeks ago.

I suspect this will be as successful as the “don’t bring your Mexican to work day” or whatever it was.

I support the underlying cause (of both the Mexican and gay thing) but you don’t make your voice heard by being less relevant.

Socratt, was that your best play on words?

Sad.

edit:
Final note: I saw one Spanish-lannguage camera crew on University yesterday. The female correspondent was bombshell but nobody cared about them. Truly a lame and pointless holiday.

[urbanrealtor]

Full disclosure: I work in mostly gay office. I am not gay. I strongly opposed prop 8. I volunteered against it and marched in protest following its passage.

So I heard about this on the phone yesterday from someone out of town.

Ironically, the office I was in (on University Ave in the middle of Hillcrest) was packed.

My broker helped to start the Flame (the lesbian bar) in the early eighties and the Gayzette (the forerunner to the GL Times) before that. Prior to these things, she helped organize the first SD pride parade.

She had no idea this “holigay” existed.

I suspect most of people “calling in gay” are just lazy jackasses. I suppose there could be some believers

Gays have come to prominence and acceptance largely through consumerism and economic relevance. I respect their rights and marched in for civil rights a few weeks ago.

I suspect this will be as successful as the “don’t bring your Mexican to work day” or whatever it was.

I support the underlying cause (of both the Mexican and gay thing) but you don’t make your voice heard by being less relevant.

Socratt, was that your best play on words?

Sad.

edit:
Final note: I saw one Spanish-lannguage camera crew on University yesterday. The female correspondent was bombshell but nobody cared about them. Truly a lame and pointless holiday.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

Since both SD Realtor and I used to be with HelpUSell, I think we are fair ones to ask this of.

I was an office manager and left.

I think his office retired their franchise.
He can correct me if I am wrong (and I may be).
Strictly speaking, I would suggest to go with the business owner (not all office owners have broker licenses) rather than an associate licensee. I believe this because they would have more latitude to negotiate.

That being said, I think a better consideration is the synergy you feel with that agent.

I would recommend interviewing a few agents known for client rebates and see how you click with them, what their resumes looks like, and what rebates they can offer.

I think these are more relevant concerns than what is on their state license paperwork.

Good luck.

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=cv2]Hi urbanrealtor, the article mentioned a plumbing problem. Although it claimed that they have found the problem and fixed it, since the old age of the building, it might be PVC pipes and eventually will need replacement to copper plumbing. Again, I have never been to the units and these are pure speculations.[/quote]

And my speculation is based on living in a competing conversion a few blocks away. That project has brought down comps where I live noticeably.

Anyway, we have had several plumbing issues in our complex. Essentially, the only issue that an individual homeowner deals with is the leak or issue that is unit-specific. Generally, though not always, this means that the individual is responsible for plumbing issues arising that are not specifically related to a common line.

Probably, the leak mentioned in the article was on a common line and the HOA was so non-existent, the leak took weeks or months to fix.

But as an individual, I would never fix A:) something on a common line or B:) Something on my private line that was not having an active event (like a leak or pressure problem).

Having viewed several of the units over there, I really doubt that it would take more than 5k (out the door) to get most units there into rentable shape. Most need flooring. Some need appliances or new counters. Very few that I have seen are truly destroyed. And I have seen many of them.

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=cv2]Hi urbanrealtor, the article mentioned a plumbing problem. Although it claimed that they have found the problem and fixed it, since the old age of the building, it might be PVC pipes and eventually will need replacement to copper plumbing. Again, I have never been to the units and these are pure speculations.[/quote]

And my speculation is based on living in a competing conversion a few blocks away. That project has brought down comps where I live noticeably.

Anyway, we have had several plumbing issues in our complex. Essentially, the only issue that an individual homeowner deals with is the leak or issue that is unit-specific. Generally, though not always, this means that the individual is responsible for plumbing issues arising that are not specifically related to a common line.

Probably, the leak mentioned in the article was on a common line and the HOA was so non-existent, the leak took weeks or months to fix.

But as an individual, I would never fix A:) something on a common line or B:) Something on my private line that was not having an active event (like a leak or pressure problem).

Having viewed several of the units over there, I really doubt that it would take more than 5k (out the door) to get most units there into rentable shape. Most need flooring. Some need appliances or new counters. Very few that I have seen are truly destroyed. And I have seen many of them.

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=cv2]Hi urbanrealtor, the article mentioned a plumbing problem. Although it claimed that they have found the problem and fixed it, since the old age of the building, it might be PVC pipes and eventually will need replacement to copper plumbing. Again, I have never been to the units and these are pure speculations.[/quote]

And my speculation is based on living in a competing conversion a few blocks away. That project has brought down comps where I live noticeably.

Anyway, we have had several plumbing issues in our complex. Essentially, the only issue that an individual homeowner deals with is the leak or issue that is unit-specific. Generally, though not always, this means that the individual is responsible for plumbing issues arising that are not specifically related to a common line.

Probably, the leak mentioned in the article was on a common line and the HOA was so non-existent, the leak took weeks or months to fix.

But as an individual, I would never fix A:) something on a common line or B:) Something on my private line that was not having an active event (like a leak or pressure problem).

Having viewed several of the units over there, I really doubt that it would take more than 5k (out the door) to get most units there into rentable shape. Most need flooring. Some need appliances or new counters. Very few that I have seen are truly destroyed. And I have seen many of them.

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=cv2]Hi urbanrealtor, the article mentioned a plumbing problem. Although it claimed that they have found the problem and fixed it, since the old age of the building, it might be PVC pipes and eventually will need replacement to copper plumbing. Again, I have never been to the units and these are pure speculations.[/quote]

And my speculation is based on living in a competing conversion a few blocks away. That project has brought down comps where I live noticeably.

Anyway, we have had several plumbing issues in our complex. Essentially, the only issue that an individual homeowner deals with is the leak or issue that is unit-specific. Generally, though not always, this means that the individual is responsible for plumbing issues arising that are not specifically related to a common line.

Probably, the leak mentioned in the article was on a common line and the HOA was so non-existent, the leak took weeks or months to fix.

But as an individual, I would never fix A:) something on a common line or B:) Something on my private line that was not having an active event (like a leak or pressure problem).

Having viewed several of the units over there, I really doubt that it would take more than 5k (out the door) to get most units there into rentable shape. Most need flooring. Some need appliances or new counters. Very few that I have seen are truly destroyed. And I have seen many of them.

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=cv2]Hi urbanrealtor, the article mentioned a plumbing problem. Although it claimed that they have found the problem and fixed it, since the old age of the building, it might be PVC pipes and eventually will need replacement to copper plumbing. Again, I have never been to the units and these are pure speculations.[/quote]

And my speculation is based on living in a competing conversion a few blocks away. That project has brought down comps where I live noticeably.

Anyway, we have had several plumbing issues in our complex. Essentially, the only issue that an individual homeowner deals with is the leak or issue that is unit-specific. Generally, though not always, this means that the individual is responsible for plumbing issues arising that are not specifically related to a common line.

Probably, the leak mentioned in the article was on a common line and the HOA was so non-existent, the leak took weeks or months to fix.

But as an individual, I would never fix A:) something on a common line or B:) Something on my private line that was not having an active event (like a leak or pressure problem).

Having viewed several of the units over there, I really doubt that it would take more than 5k (out the door) to get most units there into rentable shape. Most need flooring. Some need appliances or new counters. Very few that I have seen are truly destroyed. And I have seen many of them.

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Fredo4: You’re right about those kids. The really funny thing is that they wear the t-shirts and listen to the music like they just discovered it.

The music WAS original 25 – 30 years ago. Back before our sprawling American monoculture destroyed it and original thought and replaced it with bland soulless Kenny G. and Michael Bolton insipidity. It’s pretty fucking sad when you start considering Michael Bolton a crass, crappy Barry Manilow knockoff. I can’t help but think of Rush’s song “Subdivisions”: “Conform, or be cast out”.

Spinal Tap is frickin’ hilarious. David St. Hubbins and crew: They don’t make ’em like that anymore.
[/quote]
Jesus, I hate it when I am more American that u.

Seriously, the bands you mentioned were in films like Liquid Sky and Repo Man. They did not grace the soundtracks of Tom Selleck and Michael Keaton films (though Batman was a start).

Its not like people respected them as actual music.

That only comes with early adopters like you and then that legacy cache they get.

Fifteen years from now, kids will be wearing Rocket from the Crypt t-shirts in grammar school and Lady Dottie and the Diamonds baseball caps. Also, Operation Ivy will be on a compilation entitled “Alterno-rock: Sounds of the 80’s, 90’s and oughties”.

By then, also, we will have flying cars and Avery Brooks will record voicemail greetings.

But I digress…

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Fredo4: You’re right about those kids. The really funny thing is that they wear the t-shirts and listen to the music like they just discovered it.

The music WAS original 25 – 30 years ago. Back before our sprawling American monoculture destroyed it and original thought and replaced it with bland soulless Kenny G. and Michael Bolton insipidity. It’s pretty fucking sad when you start considering Michael Bolton a crass, crappy Barry Manilow knockoff. I can’t help but think of Rush’s song “Subdivisions”: “Conform, or be cast out”.

Spinal Tap is frickin’ hilarious. David St. Hubbins and crew: They don’t make ’em like that anymore.
[/quote]
Jesus, I hate it when I am more American that u.

Seriously, the bands you mentioned were in films like Liquid Sky and Repo Man. They did not grace the soundtracks of Tom Selleck and Michael Keaton films (though Batman was a start).

Its not like people respected them as actual music.

That only comes with early adopters like you and then that legacy cache they get.

Fifteen years from now, kids will be wearing Rocket from the Crypt t-shirts in grammar school and Lady Dottie and the Diamonds baseball caps. Also, Operation Ivy will be on a compilation entitled “Alterno-rock: Sounds of the 80’s, 90’s and oughties”.

By then, also, we will have flying cars and Avery Brooks will record voicemail greetings.

But I digress…

[urbanrealtor]

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]Fredo4: You’re right about those kids. The really funny thing is that they wear the t-shirts and listen to the music like they just discovered it.

The music WAS original 25 – 30 years ago. Back before our sprawling American monoculture destroyed it and original thought and replaced it with bland soulless Kenny G. and Michael Bolton insipidity. It’s pretty fucking sad when you start considering Michael Bolton a crass, crappy Barry Manilow knockoff. I can’t help but think of Rush’s song “Subdivisions”: “Conform, or be cast out”.

Spinal Tap is frickin’ hilarious. David St. Hubbins and crew: They don’t make ’em like that anymore.
[/quote]
Jesus, I hate it when I am more American that u.

Seriously, the bands you mentioned were in films like Liquid Sky and Repo Man. They did not grace the soundtracks of Tom Selleck and Michael Keaton films (though Batman was a start).

Its not like people respected them as actual music.

That only comes with early adopters like you and then that legacy cache they get.

Fifteen years from now, kids will be wearing Rocket from the Crypt t-shirts in grammar school and Lady Dottie and the Diamonds baseball caps. Also, Operation Ivy will be on a compilation entitled “Alterno-rock: Sounds of the 80’s, 90’s and oughties”.

By then, also, we will have flying cars and Avery Brooks will record voicemail greetings.

But I digress…

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