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Re: Phoenix Home Prices to Drop Another 23%!

NJShore — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:55:22 -0000

Well, maybe it was a slow news day. But, there are a lot of people to back the prediction of a further decline. No one would listen to Peter Schiff back during the boom days. No one got a chance to voted for Ron Paul. Here is a clip of one of the many money men who has taken his ball and moved to Asia: http://tinyurl.com/wat-Jim-...

I'm not an economist, but I will make a prediction. More and more of this slime will move else where - once they decide we are not the number one military power that can protect their ill gotten wealth. And, that the new regimen will not take their money.

We had a great opportunity to move the country away from automobile manufacturing and oil consumption into a new era. But, old habits and lobbyists are hard to stop.

Re: Dude, your brand name sucks.

NJShore — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:24:22 -0000

Jay, it reminds of the story about a poor man who can only leave his son the family name. It was untarnished and the father wanted to make sure the son keep it that way. Unfortionately, I can't remember the whole story, or, who wrote it.
You could have told the guy that New York Machinery, LLC was a catchy name. And, who can forget Countrywide, Enron, Go.com, Pets.com, or, Home State Savings Bank? Of course, a life time of good hard work can be shot to shit - ask Arthur Andersen. May it never befall Thompson. Good Luck.

Re: Thompson’s Realty Expands to Tucson. And Welcomes Kelley Koehler!

NJShore — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:05:00 -0000

Congrats! It seems like just yesterday you announcing you were going to open your own Brokerage. God Bless. It is a good time to buy real estate!

Re: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Extending the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

NJShore — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:15:42 -0000

So, as press sectretary, what do you think? Bring back Snow, Perino, McCurry, Fleischer, or McClellan?

Re: Win a Ubertor Website for a Buck. Part 2

NJShore — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:33:38 -0000

Jay, once upon a time, I would have gone crazy trying to win such a prize. But, times have changed. I don't think an individual web site and seo placement is going to bring in the clients and money they once did. Today, I think, most buyers look on the big sites or a quick google search to find what they are looking for in real estate.

Providing good content and keeping it up to date can be a full time job that I don't have time to pursue without a steady paycheck. I don't think you can find a location on a map of the USA that does not have 10,000 return links on a search engine where 95% are of real estate agents. I do not have the money, expertise and/or time to make my site number one. But, if the people at Ubertor think they can change my mind and make a believer out of me - my hat is in the ring.

Re: Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension: Yet another bill introduced

NJShore — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:53:14 -0000

Well, I don't find anyone really interested in the tax credit. It's the FHA loan for 3.5% down and sellers helping with closing costs that has sold houses for me. Of course, those few homes that I have been able to sell were described as "distressed" or the owner was willing to accept the fact that the house was worth much less than the asking price. I don't think reality has real hit most home owners, yet. Even when I do the math for them showing what a person earns in this area for a job they think is good for the area, or, the type of person that I should try to market the home to for a sale.

Re: September 11: Eighteen years ago

NJShore — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:24:59 -0000

My son Tim is 17 on the 12th. That's tomorrow. Any suggestions for a BDay present?

Re: The End of the McMansion? New home sizes fall for first time in 15 years

NJShore — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:09:48 -0000

Jeff may only be kidding, but I see that as the trend for those McMansions. Some builder/investor will come along and get the townships to change the zoning from single family to multi-family and then make those homes into two and three family complexs. It is only a matter of time, brains and money. I used to call such neighborhoods the next HUD projects. Now, I am told by some owners (that want out) that certain ethic groups have moved in and use the homes to house six families - I am told they sleep in shifts doing our low paying jobs.

Re: Bizarre Real Estate Practices #873 (and #874)

NJShore — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:38:40 -0000

Maybe we are comparing ourselves against that which we are not? Where do we stand against a retail sales person, car salesman, etc. ? I am surprised a stockbroker and union leader is higher rated, but how about the local municipal worker? You know, like a garbage guy? With all the trash I deal with I must rate higher or the same as him. ;-)

Re: Phoenix Suns Dance Team Tryouts

NJShore — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:11:14 -0000

Man! A guy loses a few pounds and right away he's out hitting on the young ladies. France needs to reel you in. Just kidding. Good public service info. You the man.

Re: On Dual Agency

NJShore — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:45:09 -0000

Jay, you're an upright guy. No one should ever question your ethics. But, maybe you are making more out of this than there is. Are we now claiming to be "consumer advocates" like the new sprung business of "public adjuster" for the insurance agencies? I sell homes. I don't build them and I am not a licensed inspector. During the marketing or listing of a home I have met a few sellers that want me to pull the wool over someone's eyes. And, I am sure (positive) that there are agents who will try to work that angle. I have also met some buyers who want me to help them "steal" homes from unsuspecting owners. Again, I know there are agents out there who almost enjoy that type of transaction. I pity them. Can I work for both parties - yes. I don't feel I need to tell each party everything the other side said. I am almost the buffer for them to declare their emotions during a very trying time in their lives. Most of the time when I get to close on the settlement it is me who is mentally exhusted and the two parties are friends sharing their most intimate secrets. Just imagine how they would feel about each other if I blabbed everything they had said during the negotiations.
The problem in real estate is BROKERS. Clean up the top and the agents will follow. You can make someone ethical just because there is a "code".

Re: From the WTF? Files: Wells Fargo sues… Wells Fargo

NJShore — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:02:52 -0000

Well, it's entertaining and sure to drive traffic to your site. But, it's just legal mumbo jumbo. At best they are sueing themselves to protect themselves from other law suits. They know how they want the case to be "won" and will use it as a legal precedent in future lawsuits "if" they ever need it.

Instead of the WTF file, maybe you should put it in the "why they have got all the money file".

BTW, I liked the old format better.