Category Archives: Real Estate

The Boomerang Generation… heard of it?  They’re the kids that move back with their parents after branching out on their own only to find the costs of independence exceed their income production.  LA Times, writer Don Lee wrote an article … Continue reading →

It is said that the stock market has its eye looking forward rather than back.  Obvious right?  After all, we analyze a company’s stock by looking at projected earnings and growth potential.  If you ask most idle watchers of CNBC … Continue reading →

This morning I was speaking with a well known local agent about an offer she was bringing me on one of my listings and I mentioned I needed a home with a view for a new client.  She told me … Continue reading →

Today’s headline reads, “Bailout Cost of Fannie, Freddie Rises”.  If you’re like me, you read that and think,  “Like, news flash dude, they hold a boat load of lousy loans…”  And you may also find yourself outraged by this.  If … Continue reading →

If you’ve read my personal history from my website, http://www.1000OaksRealEstate.com, Facebook, LinkedIn etc., you know that I worked in new home construction, developement and sales for 14 years.  So a gauge I pay particular attention to is the National Home … Continue reading →

I had intended to devote today’s blog to the 3 most important words in real estate.  However in light of the sales numbers that appeared in the Los Angeles Times today, I’m going to comment on them instead (a blogger’s … Continue reading →

The number of closings this week are down from earlier months by as much as 25%.  However, that number is not entirely inconsistent with seasonal averages.  In the first week of October 2005 we closed 47 total units, while last week … Continue reading →

The market seems to be in the doldrums again.  We went from a super strong July to seasonally  normal moderate August and September, however, October has really slowed.  There aren’t many new listings in our area and the same for … Continue reading →