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Where have all the realtwhores gone? (except George because we collectivelly acknowlege that he's a decent guy.)

By surfer-x   Follow   Tue, 25 Apr 2006, 10:40pm   4,429 views   242 comments
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In the bleak future wasteland that is 3rd quarter California 2006, one has to ask “Where have all the Realtwhores gone?” .

Have they gone to the Hummer dealer?

Have they gone to have more plastic surgery?

Have they gone to buy more lube?

Did they run out of Viagra and/or gas for their SUV/Muscle Car?

Where did they all go?

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1. StuckInBA Follow Befriend 8 threads 1,513 comments

   163   6:21pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   I just googled for the meaning of FOB that atrid and owneroc keep using. http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?Acronym=FOB&p=dict "Fresh Over the Border". I would have never guessed it. There are some other interesting meanings, click to find out.

2. surfer-x Follow Befriend 23 threads 2,038 comments surfer-x's website

   164   6:27pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   To BA, if applied to 1/2 of Surfer-X, yes, Fresh over the border, if applied to Asians I believe the term means "fresh off the boat". Also, I think this is a bit of a racial slur. Me, I don't mind as I would like to be South of the Border.

3. OO Follow Befriend 1 threads 3,248 comments

   165   6:28pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   uhh, it actually means Fresh Off the Boat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_off_the_boat

4. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

   166   6:29pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Owneroccupier, I sympathsize. I don't like the interior of current builders, not only do they look the same, but they tend to very poorly thought out. I hate postage stamp lots, and I don't understand why anyone would pick them over townhouses. At least with townhouses, they would be insulated on two sides and save on energy bills. I like high density housing though. I love some of the layouts coming out of Europe and Japan. I especially like the use of interior court yards in urban houses. That just really appeals to my more practical sensibilities.

5. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

   167   6:31pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   I thought it was also a play on the incoterm term "free on board."

6. Peter P Follow Befriend (4) 117 threads 17,655 comments Premium

   168   6:35pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   I love some of the layouts coming out of Europe and Japan. I like spacious rooms though. Most people do not need 4 bedrooms. It is much better to have two large bedrooms and a small den. Must have lots of big bathrooms! :)

7. Peter P Follow Befriend (4) 117 threads 17,655 comments Premium

   169   6:38pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Wow. I guess they’ve run out of names or something. That is just plain weird! (I guess not so weird if you’re not from L.I….) They should name subdivisions after bubble bloggers. Perhaps we will all rush to buy. :)

8. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

   170   6:43pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   I like small bedrooms. I think of bedrooms as places to sleep and I want to make use of the main living area the rest of the time. But then, I'm not planning on kids. If I had kids, I may have to build a second structure to house them.

9. StuckInBA Follow Befriend 8 threads 1,513 comments

   171   6:43pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   I plead guilty. I like some of the new construction - and yes, including the granite countertops ! The plans in newer construction have largeer kitchens and large bathrooms. Since I spend most of my time cooking, eating and taking long showers, I like these plans. They often have more windows and of larger size. Bright and airy. My main problem in these narrow and tall townhomes is smaller rooms. Watching TV is next on my list after eating. I need a big room where I can put a big TV. I mean BIG. Size matters. They say it doesn't, but it does.

10. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

    172   6:54pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   I like stainless steel countertops. They're much easier to clean up and I like the minimalist look. They also coordinate with stainless steel appliances. Though, if I was doing any indoor cooking, I really must have an industrial strength ventilator, otherwise, the smell and the heat is too much for the rest of the house.

11. LILLL Follow Befriend 472 comments Idyllwild, CA

    173   7:21pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Tampa Renter Kinda like Enron accounting....

12. StuckInBA Follow Befriend 8 threads 1,513 comments

    174   7:52pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   On the topic of sales data. DQNews has sales data till 4/11, almost halfway through April. http://www.dqnews.com/ZIPSJMN.shtm The sales numbers are looking worse for April - at least for now.

13. surfer-x Follow Befriend 23 threads 2,038 comments surfer-x's website

    175   8:01pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Fuck, must I have to resort to this May others plan their future, I'm busy lovin' you (1-2-3-4) Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today Live for today It's the fucking boomer mantra.

14. Randy H Follow Befriend (5) 44 threads 4,602 comments Los Altos, CA Premium

    176   8:03pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   newsfreak, sorry about the name collision. i made up "ginger" to protect the identity of the real-life realtor(tm) from which i lifted the picture. i should have figured that any name i could've picked would be someone here's RL name. astrid, i found it searching ca RE pages. i'm not going to divulge where because i don't want anyone harassing the RL "ginger". i guess there's a chance that if you randomly go through googles of realtor's(tm) pages you'll find her eventually.

15. Randy H Follow Befriend (5) 44 threads 4,602 comments Los Altos, CA Premium

    177   8:05pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   X, Just crank up some old DK, Kalifornia Uber Alles. That'll cleanse the old pallet.

16. Randy H Follow Befriend (5) 44 threads 4,602 comments Los Altos, CA Premium

    178   8:09pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   @newsfreak, Ginger? Hmmm, I’ve always prefered Mary Anne, but then again just as long as I’m not the Skippers little buddy, i’m ok. OK, I just snorted Cabernet through my nose. I always picture X as Lovey.

17. surfer-x Follow Befriend 23 threads 2,038 comments surfer-x's website

    179   8:09pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   True true Randy! :)

18. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

    180   8:15pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Randy, Understood. :-) Surfer-x, I see you've ripped through Robert Cote's site. Don't yah love the anonymous ad hominem attacks there :P

19. surfer-x Follow Befriend 23 threads 2,038 comments surfer-x's website

    181   8:23pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   @astrid, like Leibniz and Newton, I came up with my idea independently

20. surfer-x Follow Befriend 23 threads 2,038 comments surfer-x's website

    182   8:23pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   And plus, I never attack people with corn.

21. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

    183   8:29pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Surfer-x, I make no claim on that sort of genius. Anyways, I hope you didn't think I included you in my category. You never hide under anonymity :P However, I will refrain from further arguments with Robert. Constitutional arguments gave me a big blurry headache.

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    184   8:32pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   goober, Only if you offer to babysit ;)

23. surfer-x Follow Befriend 23 threads 2,038 comments surfer-x's website

    185   8:43pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   @astrid, it appears that we have a fake Surfer-X, I went over to Senor Cote's site and that is not me, not even a bizarro me.

24. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

    186   8:44pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   SFWoman, Stone is nice too. I'm not fond of marble and granite countertops (including the fake ones) because they have too many colors in them, I find the effect rather muddled. I guess it's nice to be from the "Hamptons," but does anyone actually live in the Hamptons? Other than caretakers?

25. astrid Follow Befriend 15 threads 5,071 comments astrid's website Premium

    187   8:46pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Surfer-x, Hmmm...oh, I give up! Anyways, back to kitchen counters.

26. LILLL Follow Befriend 472 comments Idyllwild, CA

    188   10:47pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   I like concrete counters, myself.

27. Unalloyed Follow Befriend 263 comments

    189   11:32pm Wed 26 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   I think that SFWoman emailed her photo to RandyH and they agreed to post it as "Ginger" above. As I suspected she is Hot, Hot, Hot. Not a trace of that "frumpy housewife peering into a petri dish* motif. Turn up the James Blunt and sob.¹ ¹ Above comments intended only for amusement.

28. GallopingCheetah Follow Befriend 536 comments

    190   2:20am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Too much hatred of realtors on this board. I have a lot of angst against certain types of people and certain kinds of happenings in this world et dans ma vie. Positive attitude in face of the absurd abyss which is what we call la vie. Think about how to profit or improve your life. Those who borrow and buy may not be stupid. High wage inflation will take care of their problems. In a democracy, the masses are never wrong, because pandering to das volk wins VOTES! I hate the market place, which is everywhere. How to sell yourself to your employer, your prospective investors, your prospective spouse, to the TV spectators, to millions of teenagers, to sports addicts, everything and every one. One thing people never talk about on this board is a desire for aristocratic leisure. With leisure, you can do many things you like, including love affairs, and bring the game to a consummate height. Today, even sex life and love pursuits is filled with a market-man mentality. I never understand the concept of "score." Numbers? Only marketmen are good at numbers.

29. Garth Farkley Follow Befriend 232 comments

    191   2:31am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Those who’ve followed my odd ramblings at Patrick.net probably heard the sardonic note in my posts on this thread. As Nixon used to say, “Let me make myself perfectly clear.” In my adaptation of Henry VI, Surfer-X is cast as Dick the Butcher, a pandering demagogue. I love self-effacing humor. (Q: What’s black and brown and looks good on a lawyer? A: Doberman.) If you’re a lawyer, realtor or politician with thin skin you need a new career. Personally I’m not offended by this thread so I won’t belabor the point. I’ll just note for the record on appeal that this thread is in fact offensive. And maybe I’m just having another one of my “episodes” but methinks I hear a special note of contempt for female realtors.

30. Garth Farkley Follow Befriend 232 comments

    192   3:14am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   The object of Dick's affection is Cade, the Leveler. Drum. Enter CADE, DICK the Butcher, SMITH the Weaver, and a Sawyer, with a mob *** CADE Be brave, then; for your captain is brave, and vows reformation. There shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny: the three-hooped pot; shall have ten hoops and I will make it felony to drink small beer: all the realm shall be in common; and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to grass: and when I am king, as king I will be,-- ALL God save your majesty! CADE I thank you, good people: there shall be no money; all shall eat and drink on my score; and I will apparel them all in one livery, that they may agree like brothers and worship me their lord. DICK The first thing we do, let's kill all the [Realtors]! CADE Nay, that I mean to do. Is not this a lamentable thing, that of the skin of an innocent lamb should be made parchment? that parchment, being scribbled o'er, should undo a man? Some say the bee stings: but I say, 'tis the bee's wax; for I did but seal once to a thing, and I was never mine own man since. How now! who's there? Enter some, bringing forward the Clerk of Chatham SMITH The clerk of Chatham: he can write and read and cast accompt. CADE O monstrous! SMITH We took him setting of boys' copies. CADE Here's a villain! SMITH Has a book in his pocket with red letters in't. CADE Nay, then, he is a conjurer. DICK Nay, he can make obligations, and write court-hand. CADE I am sorry for't: the man is a proper man, of mine honour; unless I find him guilty, he shall not die. Come hither, sirrah, I must examine thee: what is thy name? Clerk Emmanuel. DICK They use to write it on the top of letters: 'twill go hard with you. CADE Let me alone. Dost thou use to write thy name? or hast thou a mark to thyself, like an honest plain-dealing man? CLERK Sir, I thank God, I have been so well brought up that I can write my name. ALL He hath confessed: away with him! he's a villain and a traitor. CADE Away with him, I say! hang him with his pen and ink-horn about his neck. Exit one with the Clerk I think Cade must've signed a HELOC. Notice that the clerk is executed because he can read and write, and signs his own name instead of using an X.

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    193   7:17am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Billf, You'll have to forgive me if I sound totally igonorant about Austin, but it seems to me that unlike the Bay Area, the prices there in Austin drop like a rock as soon as you leave the immediate Austin city limits. Austin itself is a little high. The homes inside the city are all in the 300's, which is still a chunk of change for me, but perhaps manageable if I landed a job at one of the ad agencies there. Otherwise, I've been looking at Bastrop, Round Rock, Phlugerville, and a few others around there. I've seen prices for as low as 70k for a not-so-great- house, but still- the mortage would be zilch on that. I could afford that straight out now. Looking on a map, these towns seem to be around 30 minutes away from Austin, which I'm perfectly OK with. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I went to Austin 10 years ago. I really dug the place. Lots of art, good food, cool people, and interesting architecture. I grew up in the south, so the people seemed to be similiar in character. The scene was a lot younger there too. Mostly 25-30-somethings, which makes sense because they can actually afford it. Austin is my alternative city of choice, but it seems that a lot of other californians are making the same call. What I am hoping for is that I can recall that last time I was there, there was NO SHORTAGE of land whatsoever. it went on forever. As long as the outer limits of Austin stay affordable, it will be a very likely canidate for me-that and the creative industry is getting to be bigger and bigger there. I know of at least 2 major design firms there, so finding work might be easier.

32. Garth Farkley Follow Befriend 232 comments

    194   7:24am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Breaking news: Drudge has posted a headline that Bernanke says higher oil prices signal more rate increases in his testimony before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress taking place right now. No details so take it for what it's worth. On the other hand I saw a David Lereah quote today. It was just a snippet but it sounded like oil prices will be his alibi for the startling and inexplicable -- no inconceivable -- events that are occuring in residential real estate.

33. nomadtoons Follow Befriend 819 comments nomadtoons's website

    195   7:32am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   speaking of Austin, I just did a quickee search on RE for sale there, and the first 5 or 6 posts were all bold faced FORECLOSURE listings. So... what's going on in TX? Last time I heard, it was booming, but seeing all those foreclosures makes me wonder. None of these were particularly pricey either. 70-130k range.

34. nomadtoons Follow Befriend 819 comments nomadtoons's website

    196   7:33am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Jesus.... 330 foreclosures in Austin alone! what in god's name is going on there?

35. DinOR Follow Befriend 1 threads 6,749 comments Premium

    197   7:42am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   newsfreak, I'm sure Randy H didn't mean anything when he dubbed our realt-whore "Ginger". You made mention that in the "real world" your name IS Ginger. I think it's lovely, but I have to take exception to your depiction of this blog as anything other than reality. We ARE reality! In fact, let me say in the words of the great Francis Ford Coppola: This isn't a blog about the housing crash, THIS IS THE HOUSING CRASH!

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    198   7:52am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   nomadtoons2, I've heard it's much worse in Houston! There's an article linked today that covers the auction down in FL on the "Treasure Coast" where some properties were being sold for HALF of what the buyer recently paid! Can anyone help us out with how these losses will be ultimately "written off?" Will there be an outcry to raise the cap loss amount? Or will we just carry this forward on the books to infinity (or at least a couple of generations at least?)

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    199   8:00am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Dinor.... all I can say is.... wahahahahaha! Boy...Austin is like the one beacon of "progressiveness" in TX that draws Californians like flies. If Austin appears to be plunging, I can't imagine Dallas and Houston. Just like dad used to say at the dinner table when I turned down mom's cassarole.. This just means more for me. Keep on droppin' baby! Srew NC, if TX drops like a rock, I'll go there since it was my first choice anyhow.

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    200   8:04am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   Nomad, As long as you take account of Austin's weather and relatively high property taxes, then more power to you. And don't forget all those ex-Californians, no one knows what they mutate into when they hit Texas.

39. DinOR Follow Befriend 1 threads 6,749 comments Premium

    201   8:06am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Protected   nomadtoons2, You would LOVE Austin! I have a high school friend that moved there 20 years ago and has been nothing but happy. He played and travelled with many bands over those years and has semi-retired. Although the "honky-tonks that made Austin famous have largely dried up there is still a very active art scene and you can still get a "Keep Austin Weird" bumper sticker!

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    202   8:11am Thu 27 Apr 2006   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike   Astrid, Where I grew up, the humidity got upwards towards 90%, and 100 degrees in the shade. I'm not sofened up by SF weather, and after the last 2 years of insane rain, I think Austin would be just fine for a change of weather in my book. The property taxes just got dropped recently. And as far as what Californians turn into when they get to TX? I'm not part of the "motherland" superiority complex Californians have with their state. I'll gladly pledge my allegience to the republic of TX as soon as I cross the border and hang the CA plates in the garage.

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