Monthly Archives: August 2012

If It Walks, Looks and Quacks Like a Duck, It’s A Duck

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tim Freund

I have said in the past that I wish I were Diana Olick from CNBC.  She made herself a nice little career reporting on housing’s demise.  So it should be very interesting watching how she handles the role going forward.  … Continue reading →

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So Much Good News… What’s a Guy To Do?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tim Freund

For the first time in as long as I can remember, reading the business news is like a real estate love fest.  Heck, it’s like being at my own Democratic or Republican National Convention: We’re great, the housing market is … Continue reading →

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The Housing Recovery: Thank You Fed and Thank You…Banks?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Tim Freund

Summer 2012 will be remembered in real estate circles as the summer of no inventory and the return of the building industry.  Yesterday it was reported that housing starts declined by 1.1%; a number that might give pause to many … Continue reading →

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Is It A Good Time To Buy?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Tim Freund

I’ve been getting asked this question a lot lately.  With the market apparently on the mend and prices even rising in most markets, the change has led many would be buyers to the inevitable question, “Should I buy now?”  After … Continue reading →

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