Bay area bubble: 2-3 more years of rising prices. Another 4-5 years to bottom?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 22 Dec 2013
46 comments, latest
11 years ago
http://www.rntl.net/history_of For the purpose of discussion and brainstorming The bubble in souther california started around the same "low inventory" premises as today's bay area real estate situation. The low ...
Is it ethical to take advantage of a Los Altos open house like this?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 7 Jun 2013
15 comments, latest
11 years ago
As you may already know, I've been trying really hard to buy a property in Los Altos, but I have faced numerous issues in my adventure. In the last ...
urgently need advice about the evergreen area in san jose
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 26 Sep 2013
30 comments, latest
11 years ago
I was wondering if you would have advice about the following opportunity. I'm thinking of a townhouse, 4bd, 3.5 bths. Asking price is 850-900K. 2300-2400 sqft. The area is ...
I'm firing my 2nd real estate agent ...
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 14 Jul 2013
24 comments, latest
11 years ago
San Ramon seems to have been transitioning into a Buyer's market in the last two weeks. Houses are being listed for weeks, and some listings are reducing asking price. ...
What does the new homes sales plunge mean in the bay area?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 23 Aug 2013
1 comment, latest
11 years ago
http://online.wsj.com/article/ Does it mean the beginning of the end? Does it mean that finally sellers will start bending over?
Finally, the solution to homelessness
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 22 Aug 2013
1 comment, latest
11 years ago
http://betabeat.com/2013/08/en http://gigaom.com/2013/08/22/h In the very heart of our Silicon Valley. Our top entrepreneurs. The smartest and brightest. Those guys we all aspire to be ... are saying the world's ...
Alright, that's it. No more.
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 23 Jul 2013
45 comments, latest
11 years ago
Folks, you've all been great with your feedback. I've decided to quit looking for a house. I will wait until the next recession hits. My bet: From today to ...
Bay Area Housing Market on the Cusp of Change
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 14 Jul 2013
77 comments, latest
11 years ago
http://news.theregistrysf.com/ What you say? What would you recommend me? 1) Wait for a 5% decrease in good school districts, then buy 2) Wait for a 10% decrease in good ...
Is San Ramon the new Silicon Valley?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 14 Jul 2013
23 comments, latest
11 years ago
GE is starting a new software facility in San Ramon. To hire 100s of SW engineers. http://www.sfgate.com/business San Ramon is a beautiful community, with all that experienced engineers are ...
Investors will turn into net sellers soon, if they if they not already are.
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 28 Jun 2013
56 comments, latest
11 years ago
Check the article: http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2 >> And with Foreclosures/short sales down >> up to 70% in the most popular legacy “Bubble >> Yearsâ€/new-era “recovery†regions I think it’s >> safe ...
Can somebody explain me this?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 30 Jun 2013
15 comments, latest
11 years ago
So, I finally made an offer for a Los Altos house. The offer is 15% above asking price. The offer is 47% above the price at which the seller ...
Bay Area Real Estate Monitor: How is the market in your area?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 23 Jun 2013
4 comments, latest
11 years ago
Hi Bay Area Neighbors: With interest rates rising, I would like to start a thread for all of us to give real time information about how the market is ...
Is it ok to go to the bathroom in an open house?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 1 Jun 2013
7 comments, latest
11 years ago
I don't know about you, but when I search for house to buy, the bathroom is a very important part to it. I can't buy a house with an ...
Should I just close my eyes, take a deep breath, and buy?
by
FunnyBayAreaBuyer
on 28 May 2013
5 comments, latest
11 years ago
I have enough savings to buy a small place in Los Altos. I waited during 2008-2011. I had been waiting for the crash to crash further and then .... ...
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