what is the scene at court-house auctions?
by permanent_marker
on 10 May 2012
15 comments, latest 10 months ago
how is the activity an these auctions? @E-man, @ptieman could you guys share with us what you see? thanks
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what to buy if debt ceiling is breached?
by permanent_marker on 15 Oct 2013 Posted 11 years ago
if the stock market tanks 20% , I am buying some VFINX
by permanent_marker on 15 Oct 2013 Posted 11 years ago
if the stock market tanks 20% , I am buying some VFINX
Facebook stock up after the lockup expires...
by permanent_marker on 14 Nov 2012 7 comments, latest 12 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 12 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? ...
self-directed IRAs?
by permanent_marker on 3 Nov 2012 10 comments, latest 12 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 12 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!
interesting post-election analysis
by permanent_marker on 9 Nov 2012 2 comments, latest 12 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 12 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 ...
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!
ideas to invest 50k short term ( ~ 2 months)
by permanent_marker on 4 Jun 2012 8 comments, latest 13 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 13 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 ...
868 Sierra Vista Av, Mountain View, CA 94043
by permanent_marker on 23 May 2012 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Mount nice home. got solar panels on the roof. listed for more than 2006 price! And already pending !! May 09, 2012 Listed (Active) $1,298,000 -- MLSListings #1 Mar ...
by permanent_marker on 23 May 2012 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Mount nice home. got solar panels on the roof. listed for more than 2006 price! And already pending !! May 09, 2012 Listed (Active) $1,298,000 -- MLSListings #1 Mar ...
so Facebook IPO is a flop?
by permanent_marker on 18 May 2012 25 comments, latest 13 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 13 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 17 Apr 2012 7 comments, latest 13 years ago
see screen shot
How did you guys do in 2011 taxes?
by permanent_marker on 16 Apr 2012 28 comments, latest 13 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 13 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?
bay area bidding wars... hell...
by permanent_marker on 27 Mar 2012 85 comments, latest 13 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 ...
by permanent_marker on 27 Mar 2012 85 comments, latest 13 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 ...
new Property Reviews forum
by permanent_marker on 26 Mar 2012 4 comments, latest 13 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 13 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 ...
RealtyTrac vs ForeclosureRadar?
by permanent_marker on 18 Mar 2012 1 comment, latest 13 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 13 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 ...
Rents in South Bay are up and up...
by permanent_marker on 16 Mar 2012 13 comments, latest 13 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 13 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 ...
SF Bay area real estate report : Feb 2012 -- from a realtor
by permanent_marker on 17 Feb 2012 17 comments, latest 13 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 13 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) ...
recommendations for financial advisers who don't charge 1-1.5 % (bay area)
by permanent_marker on 9 Dec 2011 7 comments, latest 13 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 13 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. ...
'Jim The Realtor' for San Francisco Bay Area?
by permanent_marker on 20 Sep 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.bubbleinfo.com/ He is a real estate agent in Southern California. He is popular for the no non-sense video tours of the houses. Here is one: http://www.bubbleinfo.com/2011 We sooo need ...
by permanent_marker on 20 Sep 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.bubbleinfo.com/ He is a real estate agent in Southern California. He is popular for the no non-sense video tours of the houses. Here is one: http://www.bubbleinfo.com/2011 We sooo need ...
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. ...
calculating monthly cost of owning a home
by permanent_marker on 22 Jun 2011 47 comments, latest 14 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 14 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 ...
1268 Elkwood Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
by permanent_marker on 24 May 2011 7 comments, latest 14 years ago
by permanent_marker on 24 May 2011 7 comments, latest 14 years ago
Census data : Indian / Chinese population in Bay area
by permanent_marker on 12 May 2011 49 comments, latest 14 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 14 years ago
guess where they are the concentrated : Cupertino :-) http://www.mercurynews.com/cen And 'white flight' from Cupertino: http://www.wsjclassroomedition
Redfin bay area report for April
by permanent_marker on 12 May 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2 basically prices are falling, but good homes to buy are scarce. So bidding wars are happening.
by permanent_marker on 12 May 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
http://blog.redfin.com/sfbay/2 basically prices are falling, but good homes to buy are scarce. So bidding wars are happening.
3154 Oakgate Way, San Jose, CA 95148
by permanent_marker on 10 May 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-J 2010 bought at foreclosure auction 404k 2011 tried to sell for 512k 2011 sold for 492k another flipper fail? #housing
by permanent_marker on 10 May 2011 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-J 2010 bought at foreclosure auction 404k 2011 tried to sell for 512k 2011 sold for 492k another flipper fail? #housing
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 14 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 14 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 ...
looking for some advice : first time buyer in San Francisco Bay Area
by permanent_marker on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 14 years ago
Hi All I live in SF Bay Area (south bay). Managed to sit out the bubble so far. Now I want to start looking seriously, with the possibility of ...
by permanent_marker on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 14 years ago
Hi All I live in SF Bay Area (south bay). Managed to sit out the bubble so far. Now I want to start looking seriously, with the possibility of ...
new 'city' based discussions
by permanent_marker on 26 Apr 2011 8 comments, latest 14 years ago
I find the city based discussions hard to navigate and un-intuitive. I liked the old property forums just fine... any thoughts from others? thanks!
by permanent_marker on 26 Apr 2011 8 comments, latest 14 years ago
I find the city based discussions hard to navigate and un-intuitive. I liked the old property forums just fine... any thoughts from others? thanks!
looking for that excel spread sheet to calculate ownership costs
by permanent_marker on 24 Feb 2011 3 comments, latest 14 years ago
some one posted an excel spreadsheet at Google Docs to calculate monthly expenses...etc any one know the link? Couldn't find via search thanks
by permanent_marker on 24 Feb 2011 3 comments, latest 14 years ago
some one posted an excel spreadsheet at Google Docs to calculate monthly expenses...etc any one know the link? Couldn't find via search thanks
encourage good real estate journalists...
by permanent_marker on 14 Jan 2011 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
Most of the stories I hear on the press, are so ill researched and one-sided SOB stories. "Mrs X bought this house for 800k while working 3 jobs. Now ...
by permanent_marker on 14 Jan 2011 2 comments, latest 14 years ago
Most of the stories I hear on the press, are so ill researched and one-sided SOB stories. "Mrs X bought this house for 800k while working 3 jobs. Now ...
2187 Weston Pl, Santa Clara, CA 95054
by permanent_marker on 14 Jan 2011 1 comment, latest 14 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 14 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 ...
Patrick's fund-raising campaign
by permanent_marker on 5 Jan 2011 18 comments, latest 14 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 14 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 ...
does it make sense to buy a rental property while you are renting?
by permanent_marker on 13 Oct 2010 25 comments, latest 14 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 14 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 ...
site suggestion : email a user
by permanent_marker on 23 Nov 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Patrick is there a way to send a PRIVATE email to a user of the site? thanks
by permanent_marker on 23 Nov 2010 4 comments, latest 14 years ago
Patrick is there a way to send a PRIVATE email to a user of the site? thanks
price increase on this short-sale home...what is going on?
by permanent_marker on 27 Aug 2010 Posted 14 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Milpi listed for $499k, Â now upped to $599k. Â It is short-sale
by permanent_marker on 27 Aug 2010 Posted 14 years ago
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Milpi listed for $499k, Â now upped to $599k. Â It is short-sale
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' ...
an idea for patrick.net
by permanent_marker on 23 Jul 2010 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Just like what we have in property-forum, Â I'd love to have a city/neighborhood details.For example, what is great about living in a certain neighborhood (say Evergreen, San jose).. ...
by permanent_marker on 23 Jul 2010 1 comment, latest 14 years ago
Just like what we have in property-forum, Â I'd love to have a city/neighborhood details.For example, what is great about living in a certain neighborhood (say Evergreen, San jose).. ...
home owners always say 'now is a great time to buy'
by permanent_marker on 2 Jun 2010 5 comments, latest 15 years ago
I get this universally from my friends, that are home owners.They always say "NOW is great time to buy".I always chuckle and say, Â 'yeah we will see'.One time, ...
by permanent_marker on 2 Jun 2010 5 comments, latest 15 years ago
I get this universally from my friends, that are home owners.They always say "NOW is great time to buy".I always chuckle and say, Â 'yeah we will see'.One time, ...
good comebacks for 'we have multiple offers' ?
by permanent_marker on 31 Mar 2010 79 comments, latest 15 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 15 years ago
what do you guys do to piss off the realtor who says 'we already have 6 multiple offers' ? #housing
Pacifica ocean view dwellers angling for a BAILOUT
by permanent_marker on 25 Jan 2010 Posted 15 years ago
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/sto " People living near the Pacifica apartments on the edge of a cliff, are worried they could suffer the same fate and they want immediate help. Condo owners ...
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by permanent_marker on 25 Jan 2010 Posted 15 years ago
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/sto " People living near the Pacifica apartments on the edge of a cliff, are worried they could suffer the same fate and they want immediate help. Condo owners ...
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