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  1. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    For the gearheads on IHB.

    No_Vas, Bix, awgee, Trooper and all of the other folks interested in cars and early automotive lifestyle. <a href="http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm">Check this out.</a> Just the simple pleasures of life. enjoy!
  2. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    An overview of the construction industry in OC

    <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/articles/homes-county-orange-2314448-year-down">This article sums up the health of the new home and construction industry in OC.</a>
  3. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    How a well advertised company rips people off

    I thought this <a href="http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/cash4gold-c117648.html">article on Cash4Gold </a>is another company to be aware of. They had an ad during the Superbowl. awgee can probably add some info on a safer wat to buy or sell gold. As the economy declines the...
  4. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    10 worst Real Estate Markets in the U.S.

    This is a listing of the <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/106346/10-Worst-Real-Estate-Markets-for-2009">10 worst real estate markets during 2008.</a> Note the number in California. This lack of taxes and fees will certainly exacerbate the current California state budget...
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    Not a Merry christmas for Barratt Homes

    One of the areas <a href="http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2008/dec/27/1b27-barratt-files-chapter-11-reorgan/?zIndex=28443">largest non public homebuilders filed for bankruptcy on Christmas eve.</a> The building industry in SoCal still has a way to go before it gets sorted out. I...
  6. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Interesting short term history of consumer debt.

    This article has some interesting time lines for consumer <a href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20081128/news_1n28credit.html">debt leading up to the current events.</a> Enjoy!
  7. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Lennar and SunCal update

    Graph and No_Vas Graph I know you follow these things. It is very interesting that <a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/102/story/614964.html">Lennar got behind the power curve on this one.</a> There are various related links there also. No_Vas I think this was in your part of...
  8. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    This sums the excess and lack of knowledge at the height of the market

    This is a <a href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/golf/20081111-9999-1s11pagefore.html">long read but points out the excess and stupidity of many people </a>during the height of the market and easy money in SoCal. It points out that there is more then enough blame to go around and it...
  9. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Real Housewives of OC update

    awgee You may get a hot <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/articles/barney-home-couple-2222977-sell-wanting">new neighbor </a>in Coto. The times are a changing as Bob Dylan said. Good Luck!
  10. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Sales of $75.00 panties off

    This is certainly a sign of impending doom. <a href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20081030/news_1n30luxury.html">http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20081030/news_1n30luxury.html</a> Enjoy
  11. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Reality Check for Subprime employees in San Clemente

    <p>I thought this article really shows the reality of the <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/31/news/economy/copes/index.htm?postversion=2008033105">subprime mess in Orange County.</a> </p> <p>It hits close to home since I lived in San Clemente for a long time.There will be many more...
  12. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    SoCal Home Prices Tumble...

    <p>This is pretty telling as to the <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080313/ap_on_bi_ge/california_homes_prices">fall in both prices and sales volume</a>. </p> <p>As the old song says, "You gotta know when to hold them and know when to fold them."</p> <p>Sounds like a good time to take...
  13. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Fannie/Freddie to only buy loans with certain apprasiers

    <p>This should put a little more pressure on buyers and lenders. <a href="http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200803031315DOWJONESDJONLINE000711_FORTUNE5.htm">Freddie/Fannie will only buy loans that have tightened apprasial rules</a>.</p> <p>My perspective is that even as...
  14. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    The government is looking for payback!

    <p>It looks like the government is looking for some payback as far as the <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080218/ap_on_bi_ge/subprime_wall_street">Wall Street whiz kids involvement in the sub-prime mess.</a></p> <p><em>"This could get a lot nastier, for many reasons," said John Akula, a...
  15. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Marquee Park Place has its first forclosure.

    <p>Interesting article about the <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/money/foreclosures-hahn-percent-1978983-sales-months">high rise market in the OC.</a></p> <p>This updates an earlier post regarding information on these buildings.</p> <p>It sounds like the builders should have spent a...
  16. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Banks Raise Credit Card Interest Rates for no Reason!!

    <p>This is a sign of the <a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bizwk/080207/feb2008db2008026105146.html?.v=1&.pf=banking-budgeting">pending credit card problem that is on the horizon</a>. The banks are out of control and have the politicians under their control to allow this type of business practice to...
  17. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    FBI Investigates 14 Companies Involved in Subprime Lending

    <p>Let the <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080129/ap_on_bi_ge/subprime_mortgages_fbi">blame game begin</a>. I think someone on this blog last year mentioned that litagation would run wild. It looks like it has begun.</p> <p>Enjoy</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
  18. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    Congress to Investigate CEOs in subprime mess

    <p>This is a sign that things will get <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080115/bs_nm/usa_subprime_congress_dc">very interesting</a> especially in an election year.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p>
  19. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    "Ask A Broker!"

    <p>Based on some of the threads on this forum and a suggestion from one of the top posters I would like to open a thread for anyone to ask questions about the daily ins and outs of real estate transactions.</p> <p>I hope my postings to date have shown that I try to offer an objective view of...
  20. xsocal land merchant_IHB

    New words from Gary Watts

    <p><strong>Hey-Hot off the press!!</strong></p> <p><a href="http://lansner.freedomblogging.com/2008/01/04/realtor-watts-eyes-pent-up-housing-demand/#more-1766">Gary Watts</a> looks forward to 2008.</p> <p>I am positive on re in the long run but even I like some credibility.</p> <p>Don't...
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