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Re: On That Strong Buyer Demand Thing…

HowardArnoff — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:45:24 -0000

Rob, while I agree with your thesis that we are moving "somewhat" toward more of a renter nation, what do you have to say about these numbers from your second favorite city.

By price range, year over year sales and inventory 6 months ending June 30

under 300k sales + 5.34%, inven -17.65%
300 to 600k sales + 13.75%, inven - 9.46%
600k & higher sales + 19.31%, inven - 12.30%

SC is a judicial foreclosure state so there has been a delay in bringing lender owned properties to market but they'll be coming and lower priced properties will once again be plentiful for both owner / occupants and investors to purchase.

However, look at the strength in the move up and luxury market. Those aren't investors buying rental properties. Supply is down, demand is up and basically prices are stable.

By the way, Dr. Yun is the keynote speaker at our mid year residential market update. Or willl that actually be you.

Re: The REALTOR Rally and the Desperate Need For A New Political Action Paradigm

HowardArnoff — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:44:17 -0000

Rob, just to throw a little truth with humor into the conversation, Realtors rank just slightly above members of Congress at the bottom of the most trusted and respected professions. It seems to me that both the NAR and Congress could do a better job of explaining exactly what we do to a skeptical public.

Re: The Dual Agency Mythology

HowardArnoff — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:36:28 -0000

Excellent as always JD. I know all states have different laws but I like how we in South Carolina split dual agency into single agent dual agency (which I am not a fan of) and designated agency (allowing each party to have their own representation).

Re: Something Positive For a Change: Coldwell Banker Hits A Home Run

HowardArnoff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:33:22 -0000

Rob, as a former CB agent, I'm glad to see my old firm do such a great job with this ad and talking about the real value of homeownership. I do wonder if the guy/gal who did the CB talking heads transferred over to C21 to do their Super Bowl spot that flopped.

Re: 10 Things Your Real Estate Agent Did For You

HowardArnoff — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:24 -0000

JD, I love your top 10 lists and I couldn't figure out the Mr. Rogers pic rather than Letterman but you worked it in beautifully especially in light of the current brouhaha.

Re: Real Estate Blogging: The One Big Mistake People Make

HowardArnoff — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:33 -0000

Rob, I think all of us would love to be able to write like Kris Berg but for those of us who can't because she's so darn good, how about a lesson in (easy) sturm and drang ;>)

Re: Real Estate Blogging: The One Big Mistake People Make

HowardArnoff — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:56:32 -0000

Kristin, that's called finding your voice and you certainly have, I thoroughly enjoy reading you (but as I mentioned to you, I hate your animal captcha, it's too difficult for me to name the animals).

Re: Deceased Equine Shall Be Assaulted: Start Thinking Beyond IDX

HowardArnoff — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:21 -0000

Rob, I just noticed that the Charleston MLS is going to be offering an enhanced IDX to its members through their vendor Solid Earth. As Yogi might say, it ain't over til its over.

Re: The Return of Groundbeagle Day

HowardArnoff — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:24:34 -0000

As I posted on FB this morning, Since we haven't had any winter this year (yeah) does it matter if the groundhog sees his shadow and we get 6 more weeks of the same.

Re: The Red Giant (Five Reasons Facebook is Over) | The Reformed Broker

HowardArnoff — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:05:22 -0000

more witty than smart but thanks ;>)

Re: The Red Giant (Five Reasons Facebook is Over) | The Reformed Broker

HowardArnoff — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:45:56 -0000

Josh, it seems inappropriate to hit the FB like button above so I'll just say I liked your post very much.

Re: Thoughts on the Charleston HearItDirect Event

HowardArnoff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:52:44 -0000

Rob, it was so nice to meet you in person. And one of the things I really enjoy about reading your posts is that I have to get out the dictionary when you come up with words like *gainsay*.

And as a Charleston *foodie*, the biggest problem is that there are simply too many great restaurants to choose from and its difficult to get back to your favorites.

But my big takeaway from the event is that real estate is still a relationship business. As an example, Sue recommended an agent for you to use in Houston, enough said.

Re: Indigestion | The Reformed Broker

HowardArnoff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:43:53 -0000

I don't know what happened in Cleveland or Newark but apparently Wal Mart customers in Cali were pepper spraying to gain a better position in line.

Re: Coach Erickson, I Can Help

HowardArnoff — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:48:42 -0000

Ha, too funny. But let me ask you this regarding the NFL, why are you a Tampa Bay fan.

Re: HARP Finally Comes to the Phoenix Real Estate Market

HowardArnoff — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:41:43 -0000

Oh, it will be better to be sure but what surprises me is how few are predicted to be helped. I would have thought many millions would have been projected. Maybe they're trying a new approach with low expectations created and finally exceeding the target. Voila, success.

Re: HARP Finally Comes to the Phoenix Real Estate Market

HowardArnoff — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:44:09 -0000

JD, I don't want to throw cold water on this but ... it's only expected to help a small portion of homeowners. It's projected to help only 800,000 to 1 million. What about the many millions of others who might like to refinance and don't qualify for this. Unfortunately as a result, it will probably be just as dismal a failure as all the other previous programs.

Re: Sounds of Silence

HowardArnoff — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:51:17 -0000

As a youngster coming up on my 5 year blogiversary with just over 1500 posts I feel your pain. But to complicate matters, I just started a new Wordpress website / blog a few months ago so now I have to come up with something to write about for both.

But it's always a good idea to write a post about having nothing to write about ;>)

Re: The Most Expensive Home in Phoenix

HowardArnoff — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:13:18 -0000

Looks like it had a $2 million price drop since your post. And in the meantime, a home for sale on Kiawah Island just listed at $29 million.

Re: What’s In a Co-Broke? Nothing and Everything

HowardArnoff — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:57:24 -0000

Jonathan, does your listing form indicate to the seller how much commission percentage will be paid to both the listing agent and the buyer agent. The reason that I ask is that our forms changed several years ago so that the listing agent couldn't hide a low offer of compensation from their seller in order to try to get both sides of the transaction.

L'shana Tova.

Re: The Most Expensive Home in Phoenix

HowardArnoff — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:08:14 -0000

Charleston's got you beat by $1 million with a lovely abode in the historic district offered at $23 million.

Re: Should Real Estate Be More Sheepskin-Based?

HowardArnoff — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:07:57 -0000

Rob, a little food for thought. I have a college degree so I guess I'd make Michael's cut but raising the bar will not happen until brokers stop adding agents by using the "fog the mirror" approach and focus on selecting quality people who don't treat real estate as either part time income or a hobby and then train them. I don't see it happening anytime soon.

By the way, I'm sorry I missed you in Charleston a while back, I didn't catch your post until too late to join you at the Hominy Grill. BTW, I like their interpretation of huevos rancheros.

Re: Glendale Food Feud: Genghis Grill vs. Stir Fry Paradise

HowardArnoff — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:05:19 -0000

Jonathan, you are so lucky to have choices in Mongolian bbq. I remember years ago when I lived in Phoenix and there was a great one in front of Paradise Valley Mall. Probably long gone but here in Charleston, Mongolian is a side effort at the miserable Chinese buffets.

Re: Realtor Property Resource: The Digital MLS Book?

HowardArnoff — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:14:57 -0000

Joe, this is exactly the thing that makes absolutely no sense to me about rpr. The consumer public will not be pleased and the NAR has clearly forgotten we are living in the information age so realtors (r) should be able to provide the information.

Re: Dude, your brand name sucks.

HowardArnoff — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:50:47 -0000

He's dude, you are Thompson and everyone knows your name.

Re: I want to short sell my home! The banks not being fair!

HowardArnoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:26:24 -0000

Happy, first of all, please understand that I'm a real estate agent, not an attorney or an accountant. But basically, it would be nice if it worked that way but mortgages simply don't. The loan is on a house, it isn't transferable to another even with your good intentions of rolling your deficit over to the new home. I noticed you have also applied for a loan mod, please don't give anyone any money who promises to help you, they are basically scams.