I love this thread, because some of the comments are only one step away from announcing a "new paradigm" or a "phase shift" in real estate, where - because of liquidity in the market, new discoveries of uranium in Russia, and theta divided by beta over alpha - it is impossible for real estate ever to down again, so we all must pile in before it's too late and we're priced out forever!!!!

I waited as the Commisioner announced all listings that were postponed before he began the auction.

All the new buildings here are mixed use and the city announced plans for a head tax coming soon.

Learned this one from my best friend, who also happens to be a real estate appraiser...When entering an abandoned property I "announce" (shout) myself before I enter the property.Gives the crack head or squatter a chance to bolt out the backdoor.

I am being told I'm "not authorized" to post to a topic under "General, Site Discussion & Announcements" as soon as I click the Reply to Post button.

I don't know right now if they plan on staying.I haven't told either tenant I'm considering doing this because I don't want them to leave but I also don't want them to be mad if I resign the lease and then a week later announce I'm selling.Should they both be on month-to-month leases?

I wish I had a cape covered goverment official [paste picture here] wearing their underwear on the outside of their pants (not too different from many in the house of representatives) coming out to announce the 300b dollar bailOUT.

My guess is that the $300 billion talked about is just the start, and that the Senate bill to be announced next Tuesday by Dodd and Frank will take off from there.

Hello all,I"m pleased to announce myself as a new member on the forum!

Freddie Mac recently announced guideline changes that will greatly affect residential real estate investors.Beginning August 1st, 2008 the following changes will go into effect:A borrower may not have more than four financed 1-4 unit properties, including the subject property.