Category Archives: Media

Foreclosures: Doing the Right Thing – Part II

A few days ago I wrote about one couple's decision to skip out on their obligations out of convenience, and today I found one that makes the last couple look like saints:Ohio Man Bulldozes Home to Avoid ForeclosureFrom what I hear, this isn't illegal in many areas.  Since the guy owned ...

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Foreclosures: Doing the Right Thing

Today there is an article in the Star Tribune discussing options for homeowners that are underwater.  Today this is a commonly discussed topic and one that shouldn't be ignored.  The first couple in the article talk about their decision to walk away from their home.  The article discusses their reasoning for walking away ...

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Survey Bias Can Skew Anything

I just responded to a survey of real estate agents that I get on a regular basis. While I don't want to name names, the survey comes from a group inside the real estate industry.  The survey covers a lot of things like sales activity, inventory, types of sales, experiences during the sales, and forward-looking ...

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Retailers Sinking Housing Market?

Could retailers be sinking the housing market?Ok, so I doubt they're sinking the housing market but retailers are likely having some influence in the housing market today:When the annual holiday season rolls around, home buyer activity falls sharply and home seller activity wanes too. In addition, retailers are also throwing out their holiday deals ...

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CNBC Gets it Terribly Wrong

On Tuesday, July 28th, CNBC Host Dennis Kneale talked with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and her recent experience in the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).  See the video below:

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