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  1. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    REA Question - Is this fair? Am I low-balling?

    <blockquote>I have no idea what ?fair? is, nor do I care. </blockquote> awgee "Fare" is what you pay a cab driver. ;-) Market is what you the OP needs to deal with. enjoy!
  2. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Dual Agency Situation: Advice Requested

    Hi folks I haven't been on IHB for a while but my suggestion to the OP is to find a good buyers agent to represent him and since he has already selected the home he should negotiate a fair rebate from the BA. Several professional agents are involved on IHB and have been mentioned (IR2...
  3. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Mid-Upper level Gated community home - instead of selling/leasing - thinking of renting it out as a short term vacation rental

    Did you check your CC&Rs; since many have boilerplate that prevents less than 30 day tenancy?
  4. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Should I buy this condo?

    <blockquote><strong>The builder warranty covers the rest for 10 years</strong></blockquote> What gives you that idea? You may be thinking of the 10 year Structual Defect law which basically is insurance for the builder against major defects.
  5. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Defending your home

    Bix There are more people in Ca but I would think per capita gun ownership is lower plus I have seen a guy buy $3,200 worth of .223 at one time over the counter at a gun store near me. I check at Wally World and pick up what I can when I can. Ca will tax you all to death-then tax what...
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    Grand Canyon

    I live about 30 min from Sedona and visit the area often to hike, 4-wheel, and enjoy the great town. It is worth the time to visit and is not too expensive since most activities are outdoors in the redrock area and you purchase a pass for a few bucks. The jeep rides are fun. You can also rent...
  7. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Defending your home

    High Gravity/Ipo Nice to see some gun friendly people on IHB. It was a pain to shoot while living in California. I used to go to On Target near Avery but didn't shoot the last 4 or 5 years I lived there because it was such a pain to lock and unlock the guns and stay legal during...
  8. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Help - Dana Point House I Like is Going to Auction Tomorrow on Courthouse Steps

    Fishhead Be sure to take cashier checks in various amounts to be able to bid. If you think it will sell for around 500K you may want to take one for 400K and several for 10 to 20K to be able to come in higher than the other guys. Enjoy and keep us posted.
  9. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Defending your home

    I live in a semi rural area that is very gun oriented. I am currently up in the mountains of Arizona near Show-Low doing some off roading. Yesterday a was in a national forest 20 miles back in on dirt trails. In these areas everyone you meet is armed and the expectation is that if you don't see...
  10. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Should I make a offer on a property before even looking inside the house?

    Often on an investment property with a tenant in it an investor will write an offer and negotiate terms "subject to walkthru upon acceptance." It does keep the tenant from being bothered by people who aren't serious. I have purchased several times using those terms. But that is an investment...
  11. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    New words from Gary Watts

    The word KARMA comes to mind.
  12. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Buyer Beware..A tale of my own stupidity regarding Toll Bros.

    BurnedbyToll No_Vas is the welcoming committee. He is actually a nice metrosexual who lives in a highrise, drives a Prius, has a poodle, and drinks lattes. ;-P enjoy
  13. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Jim Cramer & Jon Stewart to face off in person on the Daily Show tonight

    Whoopie!! Then they finish they will get into their limos, open a $300.00 bottle of wine, and laugh all the way to the bank. Who really cares about talking heads? People do get sucked into believing that certain celebs have an influence but the reality is they chat, write books...
  14. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    I owe the IHB an apology, and accurate current milk pricing - IMPORTANT

    <blockquote>I present Milka Duno! (so onomonopeaic)</blockquote> Robin Miller on Windtunnel calls her "Milk and Donuts". Very fitting. I will not watch American openwheel racing as long as she has a ride and Paul Tracy doesn't. Just my personal revolt. eNYOY!
  15. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    For the gearheads on IHB.

    Great stuff! Lots of history. My last toy that I sold after moving to Az was 1987 Saleen 5.0 convert. I left it in CA and sold it via internet to a used Saleen dealer in Virginia. Very stock except for the frame stiffeners and 50 state headers I added. I bought it with 52,000 miles on it...
  16. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Genaral tips that can save you some money!

    <blockquote>What makes you think that you?ll be the benefactor of all of that money? I?m just not so sure it will go to people like us </blockquote> Are you asking me? If so because I planned ahead. ;-) I have been worrking to reduce my AGI to as low as I can get. Note I said AGI...
  17. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    For the gearheads on IHB.

    No_Vas My hat is off to you. That, Dude, is a major project and it looks like you will actually complete it. Nice job on the alternator. Its great to see some real shade tree mechanics rather than checkbook stuff. How long have you been working on it? Will you do straight...
  18. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Genaral tips that can save you some money!

    No reason not to spend your dollars while they still have value. ;-P Why conserve? The government will print plenty for all. enjoy!
  19. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Killing (or Maiming) a Sacred Cow: Home Mortgage Deductions

    <blockquote>Similarly, one has to think that deep in the bowels of the Treasury Department, someone is re-thinking the capital gains exclusion for the sale of a house</blockquote> I am amazed that it has lasted this long. I would think the Obama types will either reduce the amount or extend...
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