Tag Archives: Home+prices

Some Things Are Certain In Life

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Tim Freund

As I sit here on a friend’s sun deck in Rancho Palos Verdes overlooking a foggy Pacific Ocean and the outline of Catalina, I realize that despite the chaos on Wall Street, the Euro Zone and the now empty halls … Continue reading →

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‘Glad That’s Over With, Now Let’s Get Back to Business

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tim Freund

Wow.  What a couple of weeks.  I like most Americans, was barely able to function as our government acted more like my children that my leaders.  I haven’t blogged in a while in large part because I just couldn’t muster … Continue reading →

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Buyers Are Like Employers

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Tim Freund

One of my best friends has been out of work for nearly 3 years.  He’s a controller type, book keeper maybe, for the construction industry.  He’s either over qualified because employers think he will seek greener pastures as soon as … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn From Humphrey Bogart

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Tim Freund

I was watching my favorite actor, Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon the other night and what struck me is how analogous his characters like Sam Spade, The Big Sleep’s Philip Marlowe, Key Largo’s Frank McLoud even The African Queen’s … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time! Prices Rise Says Case-Shiller!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tim Freund

In 2006 Robert Shiller made a bold statement.  He said prices could drop 20% or more when the housing bubble burst.  At the time I thought he was a blow-hard lunatic.  The market showed no signs of slowing and demand … Continue reading →

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Lions and Tiger and Bears, Oh My!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Tim Freund

Fed chairman Bernanke’s assessment yesterday for continued slow growth was not what the doctor ordered.  Clearly the economy is getting better, but at a projected 3% growth, not nearly fast enough to help the millions of un- and under employed.  … Continue reading →

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Foreclosures Plummet! but…

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tim Freund

Foreclosures plummeted 33% nationwide from a year ago according to Irvine based RealtyTrac.  In Ventura County that number declined 18%.  Most economists believe this reflects a slower process from the banks rather than an easing of distressed sellers.  I personally … Continue reading →

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Freddie, Fannie, Let My People Go!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tim Freund

My friend Paul and I are sitting on a park bench when Paul tells me his story… “I’m upside down on my mortgage”, he says, meaning his house is worth less than what he owes on his mortgage.  “My current … Continue reading →

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Swimming Up Stream

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Tim Freund

Two men and a woman have to cross a raging river.  If they try to cross, they will surely perish.  Suddenly a voice from heaven says “I will grant you each one wish”.  The first guy says, “Give me the … Continue reading →

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Buy Now or Wait?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Tim Freund

Yesterday’s pending home numbers were pretty dismal.  They indicate that buyers are not rushing into the market and that confidence is still lacking in a housing recovery.  Admittedly, I am disappointed by the over 11% drop nationally and nearly 10% … Continue reading →

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