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<p>We are having to reduce rates to encourage lease renewal on our private leases. IAC is a monopoly with strong financial backing; it can afford to set rules even in a free market. I think it's an excellent marketing move for IAC to raise rents. The private landlords can benefit from it...

<p><strong>HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE</strong> </p> <p>We are having Thanksgiving dinner with immediate family and all the in-laws.</p>

I would be very selective and trust whom to provide information to. And I would try to understand how the information is stored, accessed, and archived/discarded.

<p>Shooby,</p> <p>FYI, I am also a listing agent for many leases. I found that over 80%of potential tenants who approached me directly without an agent were those with extremely poor rental history, or more often enough, those with scamming history. So be very careful. The scammers can...

<p>2008name,</p> <p>Another option is to go with month-to-month contract so you can buy any time. Good luck. </p>

<p>agwee,</p> <p><em>"People that buy million dollar homes don't live paycheck to paycheck. lol."</em> </p> <p>Oh? Really? </p> <p>Answer: Moved-up people (buyers). A brand new Tustin Ranch home built in 1997 (2600 sq. ft. SFS) was selling for about $275K. Interest rate were around 10%...

<p>xlm,</p> <p>I owned several properties in 1994 so I do know how painful it was to see all your equity disappeared; however, there were advantages moving forward such as lowered property tax bills and loweved payments as interest rate were dropping.</p> <p>I tried to time the market for...

<p>graphrix,</p> <p>I have always been bullish on real estate for LONG TERM HOLDING ONLY. Even when the market was super hot, I would not even consider flipping properties; why?, the market can change very quickly.</p> <p>The housing market is so confusing to people. A house is a home for...

Stuff It, By contract, the list price is agreed to by the seller, in writing, unless the agent is acting without seller's knowledge. Quite often, the seller has second thought on the list price and wanting to raise it or reduce it. Sellers change their minds about selling as much as...

<p><strong><em>BTW, why isn't NIR posting more? I know I saw a post the other day, but it would be good to hear from her more often. I disagreed with her on many occasion, but because she has thick skin, I respect her</em></strong></p> <p>graphrix,</p> <p>Thick skin? I am all bruised </p>...

<p>Awgee,</p> <p>You have given great tax advices, and I truly appreciate your sharing of professional knowlege as I personally benefited from it.</p> <p>Great advice on gold too. Thank you.</p> <p>You do not have to use real estate agents for your transactions if you think you can do a...

<p>IrvineCommuter,</p> <p>I see your point. Very good point. I read both of the links. I have no disagreements.</p> <p>NAR is a business, just like any other business...to generate revenues for itself. Period. The more members, the more revenues. To practice real estate, you HAVE to...

<p>IrvineCommuter,</p> <p>Thank you for your kind words. I do have 3 lawyers whom I love dearly - professionally, for the caring that they give me and my clients. </p> <p><em>Also, the NAR's monopolization of the MLS has turned me off. </em>Why would you feel this way?. All the listings...

<p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>This is NIR; who is still in the real estate business. </p> <p>Years ago when I was thinking about becoming a realtor, I was very unhappy with all the real estate agents I worked with. I seeked advice from several sucessful agents about getting into the business...

<p>Trooper,</p> <p>Why the need to be "ranty"? Everyone wants and looks for the same things; to be liked, respected, and accepted. Any odd behaviors are just facades!!!!! </p>

<p>awgee,</p> <p>I admire people who can regconize and acknowledge the positive attributes of their SO. Do you also tell your wife how you feel about her, on a regular basis?</p>

<p>4walls,</p> <p>Local elementary schools are in desperate need of volunteers if you are interested in helping the little ones. You do not need to have school age children. Just contact the school secretary.</p>

<p>I have gone through the appeal process and it was quite simple and quick. The county does take comps prepared by a local a real estate agent. I submitted comps from foreclosed homes and the county call me and negotiated a slightly higher amount, which was still very low.</p>

<p>Graphrix,</p> <p>Hope you are doing well.</p>

<p>I think Ms. Wendi Deng must be a very fascinated woman to capture the heart of someone like Mr. Murdoch.</p>