Random Musings
by EastCoastBubbleBoy
on 25 Jul 2012
11 comments, latest 13 years ago
Random Musings Been doing a lot of thinking lately – forgive me if I ramble, but I always appreciate (most) of the comments from the pat.net crowd, as you ...
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todays real estate front page ad
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 21 Jul 2012 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
See below #housing
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 21 Jul 2012 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
See below #housing
Maintenance Costs
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 Jun 2012 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
To follow on to the rent vs. buy thread by FloridaBill – how much should one allot for “maintenance†– I’ve heard anywhere from 1% to as high as ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 4 Jun 2012 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
To follow on to the rent vs. buy thread by FloridaBill – how much should one allot for “maintenance†– I’ve heard anywhere from 1% to as high as ...
Ingore the Trolls!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 31 May 2012 11 comments, latest 13 years ago
Slightly Off topic - but I'm posting in housing anyway. I think we (the readers who come here for content and well rationed arguments) need to do our best ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 31 May 2012 11 comments, latest 13 years ago
Slightly Off topic - but I'm posting in housing anyway. I think we (the readers who come here for content and well rationed arguments) need to do our best ...
How much is too much?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 May 2012 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
The eternal question. I'm having difficulty being objective.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 May 2012 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
The eternal question. I'm having difficulty being objective.
What homes rent for
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 May 2012 9 comments, latest 13 years ago
Seems to me that the "what a home would rent for" is a tough metric to get a good handle on. My personal experience is that many homes (not ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 May 2012 9 comments, latest 13 years ago
Seems to me that the "what a home would rent for" is a tough metric to get a good handle on. My personal experience is that many homes (not ...
Title Insurance
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 16 May 2012 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
What exactly do you look for in a policy?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 16 May 2012 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
What exactly do you look for in a policy?
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by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 Mar 2012 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
more to follow
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 Mar 2012 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
more to follow
BofA to write down principal
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 9 Mar 2012 16 comments, latest 13 years ago
From CNN's Money section http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/0 #housing
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 9 Mar 2012 16 comments, latest 13 years ago
From CNN's Money section http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/0 #housing
Patrick's Real Estate Tools
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 18 Feb 2012 15 comments, latest 13 years ago
Patrick – How do you determine the Estimated Monthly Rent in your home value calculator? Your rental figures seems to be on the low side – at least for ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 18 Feb 2012 15 comments, latest 13 years ago
Patrick – How do you determine the Estimated Monthly Rent in your home value calculator? Your rental figures seems to be on the low side – at least for ...
Not much to say on this one
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 Feb 2012 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02 Nothing wrong with renting - but to quote Jimmy Williams - "The Rent is 2 Damn High!"
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 Feb 2012 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02 Nothing wrong with renting - but to quote Jimmy Williams - "The Rent is 2 Damn High!"
Best Break-Up Lines Ever!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 Feb 2012 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
In Honor of Valentines Day! "I'm looking for tall dark and handsome, and unfortunately, all you have going for you is dark." (I was told this after dating a ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 11 Feb 2012 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
In Honor of Valentines Day! "I'm looking for tall dark and handsome, and unfortunately, all you have going for you is dark." (I was told this after dating a ...
Three Types of Foreclosures - "Fairness" and Today's deal.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 9 Feb 2012 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
Two Types of Foreclosures Thinking about today’s housing news, trying to sort it all out. At the end of the day there are two (perhaps three) “types†of foreclosure. ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 9 Feb 2012 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
Two Types of Foreclosures Thinking about today’s housing news, trying to sort it all out. At the end of the day there are two (perhaps three) “types†of foreclosure. ...
Go Patriots!!!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 5 Feb 2012 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
for anyone that cares (not that any of you do) I'm rooting for New England. Have fun watching the game, and be safe.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 5 Feb 2012 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
for anyone that cares (not that any of you do) I'm rooting for New England. Have fun watching the game, and be safe.
Where's the Angst?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Jan 2012 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Perhaps I’m waxing nostalgic, but it seems that back in the 60’s, there was a certain segment of the music industry that channeled the emotions of the time. Politically ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Jan 2012 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Perhaps I’m waxing nostalgic, but it seems that back in the 60’s, there was a certain segment of the music industry that channeled the emotions of the time. Politically ...
Debt Limit for Dummies
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 15 Jan 2012 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Loved this. Strip out all the extra zeros, and you get a better handle on the mess we're in. http://www.youtube.com/embed/L
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 15 Jan 2012 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Loved this. Strip out all the extra zeros, and you get a better handle on the mess we're in. http://www.youtube.com/embed/L
Merry christmas to all!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Dec 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
Whether you consider him you Messiah, a prophet, or really don't care much for religion, may the sentiment of the holiday hold fast in your heart, both now and ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 24 Dec 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
Whether you consider him you Messiah, a prophet, or really don't care much for religion, may the sentiment of the holiday hold fast in your heart, both now and ...
conspiracy theory of the day
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 8 Dec 2011 16 comments, latest 13 years ago
The drone that was taken down over Iran. Theory is that some of the hardware uses in the rover was made in China. China designed it with an unknown ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 8 Dec 2011 16 comments, latest 13 years ago
The drone that was taken down over Iran. Theory is that some of the hardware uses in the rover was made in China. China designed it with an unknown ...
What's so wrong with communisum?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 28 Nov 2011 129 comments, latest 13 years ago
OK - I'm ready to get skewered for even posting this one... A long long time ago (I think i was in High School, perhaps even middle school) I ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 28 Nov 2011 129 comments, latest 13 years ago
OK - I'm ready to get skewered for even posting this one... A long long time ago (I think i was in High School, perhaps even middle school) I ...
Frank's fingerprints are all over the financial fiasco
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 10 Dec 2011 Posted 13 years ago
From the Boston Globe http://www.boston.com/bostongl
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 10 Dec 2011 Posted 13 years ago
From the Boston Globe http://www.boston.com/bostongl
barney frank retires
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 28 Nov 2011 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
What does he know that we don't?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 28 Nov 2011 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
What does he know that we don't?
happy thaknsgiving to all!!!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Nov 2011 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
Be safe, have fun, and remember - it could always be worse - be thankful for your station in life, be it what it may.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Nov 2011 3 comments, latest 13 years ago
Be safe, have fun, and remember - it could always be worse - be thankful for your station in life, be it what it may.
Is this as good as it gets?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 14 Sep 2010 110 comments, latest 13 years ago
OK. Prices may fall another 10% over the next two years (I expect that most areas will have reached their respective bottom by 2012), perhaps even 20% in some ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 14 Sep 2010 110 comments, latest 13 years ago
OK. Prices may fall another 10% over the next two years (I expect that most areas will have reached their respective bottom by 2012), perhaps even 20% in some ...
How much is enough?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 18 Nov 2011 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
Four simple questions: 1) How much (in terms of %) do you plan on putting down if / when you buy? 2) How much do you plan on keeping ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 18 Nov 2011 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
Four simple questions: 1) How much (in terms of %) do you plan on putting down if / when you buy? 2) How much do you plan on keeping ...
What caused this mess in Europe?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 18 Nov 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Our mess here in the USA is directly attributable to the loose lending / low rate environment that existed in the early to mid part of this decade. (or ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 18 Nov 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
Our mess here in the USA is directly attributable to the loose lending / low rate environment that existed in the early to mid part of this decade. (or ...
Tea Party, Occupy Wall Street, and the Usual D vs. R debate
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Oct 2011 28 comments, latest 13 years ago
For those of you who don't know I'm an engineer. I get paid to solve problems. In my line of work no problem is insurmountable. I want to bring ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Oct 2011 28 comments, latest 13 years ago
For those of you who don't know I'm an engineer. I get paid to solve problems. In my line of work no problem is insurmountable. I want to bring ...
We are the 34%!
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 30 Oct 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
US homeownership rate is roughly 66%. http://www.census.gov/hhes/www Here's to the other 34%! #housing
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 30 Oct 2011 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
US homeownership rate is roughly 66%. http://www.census.gov/hhes/www Here's to the other 34%! #housing
First on Deck - Social Security.
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Oct 2011 30 comments, latest 14 years ago
I think that there is a way in which Social Security could be responsibly phased out. Rough outline is as follows 1) Lift the cap. Have all wages (not ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Oct 2011 30 comments, latest 14 years ago
I think that there is a way in which Social Security could be responsibly phased out. Rough outline is as follows 1) Lift the cap. Have all wages (not ...
ReMax
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 1 Oct 2011 7 comments, latest 14 years ago
Most of you know that I've been looking for a home off and on for a LONG time, and I've dealt with more than a few different real estate ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 1 Oct 2011 7 comments, latest 14 years ago
Most of you know that I've been looking for a home off and on for a LONG time, and I've dealt with more than a few different real estate ...
If we double dip - is the fed out of bullets?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 3 Oct 2011 6 comments, latest 14 years ago
Oldie but goodie. http://www.federalreserve.gov/ Seems Uncle Ben has tried most of the steps herein contained. If the wheels fall off the cart again - then what? #investing
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 3 Oct 2011 6 comments, latest 14 years ago
Oldie but goodie. http://www.federalreserve.gov/ Seems Uncle Ben has tried most of the steps herein contained. If the wheels fall off the cart again - then what? #investing
Could you live without credit?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 21 Sep 2011 23 comments, latest 14 years ago
From article on Boston.com "“There is something cynical about lowering interest rates and then making sure that the people who really need access to credit the most can’t get ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 21 Sep 2011 23 comments, latest 14 years ago
From article on Boston.com "“There is something cynical about lowering interest rates and then making sure that the people who really need access to credit the most can’t get ...
Does the Patrick.net readership represent "Americans"?
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 22 Sep 2011 58 comments, latest 14 years ago
Politically yes.. we have people on the far left, people on the far right, people dead center, and everywhere else pretty well covered - so I don't want this ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 22 Sep 2011 58 comments, latest 14 years ago
Politically yes.. we have people on the far left, people on the far right, people dead center, and everywhere else pretty well covered - so I don't want this ...
A few charts that I found interesting
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Aug 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Sometimes you forget how far we've come from where we were. 2002 Sales data 2007 Sales data 2010 Sales data Source: Greater Hudson Valley MLS
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 Aug 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Sometimes you forget how far we've come from where we were. 2002 Sales data 2007 Sales data 2010 Sales data Source: Greater Hudson Valley MLS
Debt Ceiling Speeches
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Jul 2011 10 comments, latest 14 years ago
Debt Ceiling Speeches Random thoughts on Pres. Obama 1) He must think that we as a people are stupid, the way he is "talking down" to us. 3) $250k ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 25 Jul 2011 10 comments, latest 14 years ago
Debt Ceiling Speeches Random thoughts on Pres. Obama 1) He must think that we as a people are stupid, the way he is "talking down" to us. 3) $250k ...
Rewatching "House of Cards" Special
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 Apr 2011 42 comments, latest 14 years ago
on CNBC (orig. aired in 2009). Reminds me of how we got into this mess in the first place. A few observations 1) Fraud is not part of the ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 Apr 2011 42 comments, latest 14 years ago
on CNBC (orig. aired in 2009). Reminds me of how we got into this mess in the first place. A few observations 1) Fraud is not part of the ...
203(k) Loans
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 May 2011 21 comments, latest 14 years ago
In the past month, I've seen far more MLS listings making direct reference to 203(k) loans. Is HUD / Fannie / Freddie pushing these? The banks? Are the realtors ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 23 May 2011 21 comments, latest 14 years ago
In the past month, I've seen far more MLS listings making direct reference to 203(k) loans. Is HUD / Fannie / Freddie pushing these? The banks? Are the realtors ...
First Time Fence Sitters
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 May 2011 89 comments, latest 14 years ago
Some of us would be first time buyers have been waiting for a very long time to buy, and given the uncertainty are still on the fence. How much ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 17 May 2011 89 comments, latest 14 years ago
Some of us would be first time buyers have been waiting for a very long time to buy, and given the uncertainty are still on the fence. How much ...
Alternative Energy
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 May 2011 13 comments, latest 14 years ago
Over the past few months, I've noticed more and more ads about alternative energy, be it solar, the new Nisan leaf, or even geothermal. I've also started to see ...
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 20 May 2011 13 comments, latest 14 years ago
Over the past few months, I've noticed more and more ads about alternative energy, be it solar, the new Nisan leaf, or even geothermal. I've also started to see ...
An old letter to patrick
by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 12 May 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Found this when I was trying to see how long i have been a "regular" at this site. Thought I would share. ********** From: EastCoastBubbleBoy To: p@patrick.net Subject: Great ...
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by EastCoastBubbleBoy on 12 May 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Found this when I was trying to see how long i have been a "regular" at this site. Thought I would share. ********** From: EastCoastBubbleBoy To: p@patrick.net Subject: Great ...
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