bay area bidding wars... hell...
by permanent_marker
on 27 Mar 2012
85 comments, latest 12 years ago
http://www.contracostatimes.co quotes: "It's amazing what's not out there right now," he said. "There are only 32 homes in the whole city of Santa Clara. We're down 74 percent from ...
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good comebacks for 'we have multiple offers' ?
by permanent_marker on 31 Mar 2010 79 comments, latest 14 years ago
what do you guys do to piss off the realtor who says 'we already have 6 multiple offers' ? #housing
by permanent_marker on 31 Mar 2010 79 comments, latest 14 years ago
what do you guys do to piss off the realtor who says 'we already have 6 multiple offers' ? #housing
calculating monthly cost of owning a home
by permanent_marker on 22 Jun 2011 47 comments, latest 13 years ago
I am trying to build a spreadsheet to calculate the monthly carrying costs of a home. Here is what I have: 1) mortgage (easy to calculate) 2) home owners ...
by permanent_marker on 22 Jun 2011 47 comments, latest 13 years ago
I am trying to build a spreadsheet to calculate the monthly carrying costs of a home. Here is what I have: 1) mortgage (easy to calculate) 2) home owners ...
does it make sense to buy a rental property while you are renting?
by permanent_marker on 13 Oct 2010 25 comments, latest 13 years ago
ok, hear me out... I am in SF Bay Area. Not buying any time soon. But I have been watching other areas like Sacramento, Arizona, pheonix getting hammered. I ...
by permanent_marker on 13 Oct 2010 25 comments, latest 13 years ago
ok, hear me out... I am in SF Bay Area. Not buying any time soon. But I have been watching other areas like Sacramento, Arizona, pheonix getting hammered. I ...
How did you guys do in 2011 taxes?
by permanent_marker on 16 Apr 2012 28 comments, latest 12 years ago
Just filed, getting a small refund back (around 5k), which is nice, last year I owed a lot and that was unpleasant. how was your experience? filed yet?
by permanent_marker on 16 Apr 2012 28 comments, latest 12 years ago
Just filed, getting a small refund back (around 5k), which is nice, last year I owed a lot and that was unpleasant. how was your experience? filed yet?
help a software engineer keep his overpriced home
by permanent_marker on 26 Jul 2009 66 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ "When 28-year-old software engineer Andrei Soroker bought a faded lavender Victorian fixer-upper in West Oakland, the $500,000 price tag didn't seem like a bad deal. But that was ...
by permanent_marker on 26 Jul 2009 66 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ "When 28-year-old software engineer Andrei Soroker bought a faded lavender Victorian fixer-upper in West Oakland, the $500,000 price tag didn't seem like a bad deal. But that was ...
thinking of starting to look for a house (possibly to buy by end of 2011)
by permanent_marker on 27 Apr 2011 50 comments, latest 13 years ago
I live in South Bay of San Francisco Bay Area. Managed to stay away from the bubble so far. Now, thinking of seriously start looking, with an idea of ...
by permanent_marker on 27 Apr 2011 50 comments, latest 13 years ago
I live in South Bay of San Francisco Bay Area. Managed to stay away from the bubble so far. Now, thinking of seriously start looking, with an idea of ...
Census data : Indian / Chinese population in Bay area
by permanent_marker on 12 May 2011 49 comments, latest 13 years ago
guess where they are the concentrated : Cupertino :-) http://www.mercurynews.com/cen And 'white flight' from Cupertino: http://www.wsjclassroomedition
by permanent_marker on 12 May 2011 49 comments, latest 13 years ago
guess where they are the concentrated : Cupertino :-) http://www.mercurynews.com/cen And 'white flight' from Cupertino: http://www.wsjclassroomedition
so Facebook IPO is a flop?
by permanent_marker on 18 May 2012 25 comments, latest 12 years ago
open at 38. close at 38.25 ! after all the the hype and hysteria... their underwriters had to keep buying back stock to keep it above 38 (kinda like ...
by permanent_marker on 18 May 2012 25 comments, latest 12 years ago
open at 38. close at 38.25 ! after all the the hype and hysteria... their underwriters had to keep buying back stock to keep it above 38 (kinda like ...
what is the scene at court-house auctions?
by permanent_marker on 10 May 2012 15 comments, latest 2 months ago
how is the activity an these auctions? @E-man, @ptieman could you guys share with us what you see? thanks
by permanent_marker on 10 May 2012 15 comments, latest 2 months ago
how is the activity an these auctions? @E-man, @ptieman could you guys share with us what you see? thanks
Chicago not gettig 2016 olympics, good or bad for housing market?
by permanent_marker on 2 Oct 2009 26 comments, latest 15 years ago
Rio won the bid for 2016 olympics;Â Chicago didn't make it. wondering what this would entail for Chicago housing market... Typically 'olympic villages' drive prices up... #housing
by permanent_marker on 2 Oct 2009 26 comments, latest 15 years ago
Rio won the bid for 2016 olympics;Â Chicago didn't make it. wondering what this would entail for Chicago housing market... Typically 'olympic villages' drive prices up... #housing
short sales , foreclosures ... conversation with an agent
by permanent_marker on 21 Jul 2009 44 comments, latest 15 years ago
Went to look at a couple of open houses this weekend and talked to a realtor. She 'sounded' decent enough. None of the usual sound bites like 'now is ...
by permanent_marker on 21 Jul 2009 44 comments, latest 15 years ago
Went to look at a couple of open houses this weekend and talked to a realtor. She 'sounded' decent enough. None of the usual sound bites like 'now is ...
SF Bay area real estate report : Feb 2012 -- from a realtor
by permanent_marker on 17 Feb 2012 17 comments, latest 12 years ago
read and comment the following is from a realtor ========== It has been very interesting since the start of the year only (end of last year was very slow) ...
by permanent_marker on 17 Feb 2012 17 comments, latest 12 years ago
read and comment the following is from a realtor ========== It has been very interesting since the start of the year only (end of last year was very slow) ...
Rents in South Bay are up and up...
by permanent_marker on 16 Mar 2012 13 comments, latest 12 years ago
Have been trying to find a family friendly 3+ bedroom *RENTAL* around South Bay. Supply seems to be limited. Even crappy homes / town-homes are asking for $2300+ in ...
by permanent_marker on 16 Mar 2012 13 comments, latest 12 years ago
Have been trying to find a family friendly 3+ bedroom *RENTAL* around South Bay. Supply seems to be limited. Even crappy homes / town-homes are asking for $2300+ in ...
ideas to invest 50k short term ( ~ 2 months)
by permanent_marker on 4 Jun 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
Where would you 'park' 50k for 2 months? It is sitting in a money market account earning zero. I am wondering is there a low-risk parking place with a ...
by permanent_marker on 4 Jun 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
Where would you 'park' 50k for 2 months? It is sitting in a money market account earning zero. I am wondering is there a low-risk parking place with a ...
self-directed IRAs?
by permanent_marker on 3 Nov 2012 10 comments, latest 11 years ago
I am just reading about these. http://usatoday30.usatoday.com http://www.fool.com/investing/ any one use these types of accounts? specifically to make real-estate investments? thanks very much!
by permanent_marker on 3 Nov 2012 10 comments, latest 11 years ago
I am just reading about these. http://usatoday30.usatoday.com http://www.fool.com/investing/ any one use these types of accounts? specifically to make real-estate investments? thanks very much!
recommendations for financial advisers who don't charge 1-1.5 % (bay area)
by permanent_marker on 9 Dec 2011 7 comments, latest 12 years ago
All Right now I am with an Ameriprise financial adviser; she manages every thing for me. of course the 'wrap fee' is 1%. All transactions / trades are free. ...
by permanent_marker on 9 Dec 2011 7 comments, latest 12 years ago
All Right now I am with an Ameriprise financial adviser; she manages every thing for me. of course the 'wrap fee' is 1%. All transactions / trades are free. ...
RealtyTrac vs ForeclosureRadar?
by permanent_marker on 18 Mar 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
I want to get an accurate picture of foreclosure properties in areas I am looking to buy. I just signed up for RealtyTrac, just to explore. But the website ...
by permanent_marker on 18 Mar 2012 1 comment, latest 12 years ago
I want to get an accurate picture of foreclosure properties in areas I am looking to buy. I just signed up for RealtyTrac, just to explore. But the website ...
Story from CARMEL,CA
by permanent_marker on 30 Nov 2009 21 comments, latest 14 years ago
On my recent visit to Carmel(by the sea), I was intrigued to find  many 'for-sale' signs all over the town. Some are even by the ocean.. millions of ...
by permanent_marker on 30 Nov 2009 21 comments, latest 14 years ago
On my recent visit to Carmel(by the sea), I was intrigued to find  many 'for-sale' signs all over the town. Some are even by the ocean.. millions of ...
Facebook stock up after the lockup expires...
by permanent_marker on 14 Nov 2012 7 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://abcnews.go.com/Business lot of people were expecting the stock to go down, but it is up from $20 --> $22 are underwritters / banks buying back to bolster stock price? ...
by permanent_marker on 14 Nov 2012 7 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://abcnews.go.com/Business lot of people were expecting the stock to go down, but it is up from $20 --> $22 are underwritters / banks buying back to bolster stock price? ...
by permanent_marker on 17 Apr 2012 7 comments, latest 12 years ago
see screen shot
lending club?
by permanent_marker on 28 Oct 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
Any one here 'invest' with lending club? testimonials, stories? thanks in advance!
by permanent_marker on 28 Oct 2012 8 comments, latest 12 years ago
Any one here 'invest' with lending club? testimonials, stories? thanks in advance!
Patrick's fund-raising campaign
by permanent_marker on 5 Jan 2011 18 comments, latest 13 years ago
as of today (Jan 5) $13,357 from 405 backers so far. That is about $33 / person. I am a little skeptical that Patrick can reach his mark of ...
by permanent_marker on 5 Jan 2011 18 comments, latest 13 years ago
as of today (Jan 5) $13,357 from 405 backers so far. That is about $33 / person. I am a little skeptical that Patrick can reach his mark of ...
"no FHA financing at this time"
by permanent_marker on 17 Jan 2010 17 comments, latest 14 years ago
Take a look at this:http://www.redfin.com/CA/ no FHA financing.Have you seen this before? Â What could be the reason behind it?
by permanent_marker on 17 Jan 2010 17 comments, latest 14 years ago
Take a look at this:http://www.redfin.com/CA/ no FHA financing.Have you seen this before? Â What could be the reason behind it?
SfGate on Bay Area Option ARM loans
by permanent_marker on 21 Sep 2009 9 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ 2010 people. finally not a 'rawr-rawr housing is rebounding' article from SFGate. #housing
by permanent_marker on 21 Sep 2009 9 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ 2010 people. finally not a 'rawr-rawr housing is rebounding' article from SFGate. #housing
can renters SUE the govt?
by permanent_marker on 12 Aug 2010 12 comments, latest 14 years ago
For never-ending programs to 'job less home owners'... how about 'job less renters' ?I am sure some class-action-lawyer can find the logic on 'discriminating based on type of dwelling' ...
by permanent_marker on 12 Aug 2010 12 comments, latest 14 years ago
For never-ending programs to 'job less home owners'... how about 'job less renters' ?I am sure some class-action-lawyer can find the logic on 'discriminating based on type of dwelling' ...
1268 Elkwood Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
by permanent_marker on 24 May 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
by permanent_marker on 24 May 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
38 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, California 95113
by permanent_marker on 8 Jul 2009 7 comments, latest 15 years ago
This is AXIS San Jose - brand new condos. http://www.axissanjose.com/ They have been doing a 3.99% APR loan for months. Every month, I get a 'last chance to get ...
by permanent_marker on 8 Jul 2009 7 comments, latest 15 years ago
This is AXIS San Jose - brand new condos. http://www.axissanjose.com/ They have been doing a 3.99% APR loan for months. Every month, I get a 'last chance to get ...
alt-A, option-ARM resets won't be as bad?
by permanent_marker on 7 Aug 2009 7 comments, latest 15 years ago
My financial adviser says the loan-mod market is pretty hot right now.  So she is skeptical on the impending doom-and-gloom situation with loans resetting/recasting. She thinks, the impact ...
by permanent_marker on 7 Aug 2009 7 comments, latest 15 years ago
My financial adviser says the loan-mod market is pretty hot right now.  So she is skeptical on the impending doom-and-gloom situation with loans resetting/recasting. She thinks, the impact ...
Patrick, how do I post in 'property gossip'?
by permanent_marker on 7 Jul 2009 7 comments, latest 15 years ago
When I try to post on 'Property Gossip' it says it needs an address. Where is the address field? how do I enter the address? Thanks so much
by permanent_marker on 7 Jul 2009 7 comments, latest 15 years ago
When I try to post on 'Property Gossip' it says it needs an address. Where is the address field? how do I enter the address? Thanks so much
Credit union recommendations in SF bay area?
by permanent_marker on 26 Oct 2009 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
Hi guys looking to switch to CU from my big-bank. Any recommendations for South-Bay / Peninsula areas? Do any of them offer 'Safety Deposit box' service? thanks a bunch
by permanent_marker on 26 Oct 2009 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
Hi guys looking to switch to CU from my big-bank. Any recommendations for South-Bay / Peninsula areas? Do any of them offer 'Safety Deposit box' service? thanks a bunch
Meg Whittman running for Calif gov...
by permanent_marker on 23 Sep 2009 4 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ what do you guys think? Whittman was the CEO of Ebay. I am little skeptical, when CEOs of companies that did well during tech-boom, tout they are the ...
by permanent_marker on 23 Sep 2009 4 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ what do you guys think? Whittman was the CEO of Ebay. I am little skeptical, when CEOs of companies that did well during tech-boom, tout they are the ...
new Property Reviews forum
by permanent_marker on 26 Mar 2012 4 comments, latest 12 years ago
@patrick I was excited to see the new Property Reviews forum. It is a good tool to encourage 'free form' discussion about the properties. Here a few questions for ...
by permanent_marker on 26 Mar 2012 4 comments, latest 12 years ago
@patrick I was excited to see the new Property Reviews forum. It is a good tool to encourage 'free form' discussion about the properties. Here a few questions for ...
704 Kirk Glen Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
by permanent_marker on 20 Jul 2009 3 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-J Went to see this house. It was a flipper. Remodeled nicely. May 11, 2009 : sold for $429k now listed for : 594K sweet profit of 150K if ...
by permanent_marker on 20 Jul 2009 3 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-J Went to see this house. It was a flipper. Remodeled nicely. May 11, 2009 : sold for $429k now listed for : 594K sweet profit of 150K if ...
9/11 ten year anniversary
by permanent_marker on 12 Sep 2011 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
starting a thread to share stories. my personal story on Sept 11, 2001: When I drove to work, I remember how the freeways (101 / 280) were so empty. ...
by permanent_marker on 12 Sep 2011 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
starting a thread to share stories. my personal story on Sept 11, 2001: When I drove to work, I remember how the freeways (101 / 280) were so empty. ...
1409 Greenwood Terrace, Berkeley, CA 94708
by permanent_marker on 27 Jul 2009 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Berke I stumbled on to it on SFGate :Â http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ owned by Twitter cofounder Biz Stones 2bed, 2 bath, 808 sqft, for $575k "Design aficionados will sit up and ...
by permanent_marker on 27 Jul 2009 1 comment, latest 15 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Berke I stumbled on to it on SFGate :Â http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ owned by Twitter cofounder Biz Stones 2bed, 2 bath, 808 sqft, for $575k "Design aficionados will sit up and ...
foreclosure radar says 'not much shadow inventory' ...huh!
by permanent_marker on 14 Oct 2009 4 comments, latest 15 years ago
https://s3.amazonaws.com/CA_Fo "This month’s report features not only a new look, but an important new statistic - Bank Owned (REO) Inventory. By looking at the number of foreclosures the banks ...
by permanent_marker on 14 Oct 2009 4 comments, latest 15 years ago
https://s3.amazonaws.com/CA_Fo "This month’s report features not only a new look, but an important new statistic - Bank Owned (REO) Inventory. By looking at the number of foreclosures the banks ...
2187 Weston Pl, Santa Clara, CA 95054
by permanent_marker on 14 Jan 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa Jun 2006 : sold for 660k Feb 2010 : came on market at 500k.. reduced to 415k... lots of Active -> Pending -> Active. Now price raised to ...
by permanent_marker on 14 Jan 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa Jun 2006 : sold for 660k Feb 2010 : came on market at 500k.. reduced to 415k... lots of Active -> Pending -> Active. Now price raised to ...
interesting post-election analysis
by permanent_marker on 9 Nov 2012 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
I am always looking for 'insightful' post analysis of the election. Not the obvious, syndicated crap... but the occasional gem that is written by some one who knows a ...
by permanent_marker on 9 Nov 2012 2 comments, latest 11 years ago
I am always looking for 'insightful' post analysis of the election. Not the obvious, syndicated crap... but the occasional gem that is written by some one who knows a ...
'Show me the note' : Banks Vs Home owners
by permanent_marker on 22 Sep 2009 2 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ Home owners are challenging banks to produce the 'note' that they own the house. And in the age of sliced-diced mortgage securities, it is not so easy to ...
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by permanent_marker on 22 Sep 2009 2 comments, latest 15 years ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ Home owners are challenging banks to produce the 'note' that they own the house. And in the age of sliced-diced mortgage securities, it is not so easy to ...
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