Maybe they do actually have favorable terms for commercial stuff...lord knows they're trying like crazy to stimulate the economy on this island.

This bull run has also been propped up by countries all over the world printing trillions of dollars to stimulate their economies and pull them selves out of the 2008 financial crisis.

@Quinyana MosleySometimes aligning with a person who thinks bigger than you can stimulate action and bigger opportunity...

The rates over the last ten years were held artificially low to stimulate growth and recovery.You say property values are starting to stagnate, which even if true, isn't necessary a bad thing.

Also, you can try a SAD lamp in the morning to stimulate a stronger circadian rhythm.

@Bill F.OK, so we buy some clover plants and plant them around something mildly radioactive to stimulate the four-leaf mutation.

@Brad Larsen, Good post, which has stimulated a lot of good thought! 

Those numbers run about 16% higher.I'd speculate that these are some of the reasons: We can expose it to more potential buyersWe are better at marketing and negotiating than a laymanWe have tricks of the trade to stimulate a bidding war (I've recently sold properties at $42K and $46K over asking - and I got one of those buyers to waive his home inspection!)

These gains should stimulate housing starts, which stepped back during the third quarter.

Please note that my analysis is nothing more than speculation intended to stimulate discussion amongst the BP community.