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20 July 2016 | 20 replies
These are people that are very close to me, and I cannot afford to speculate.
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17 June 2022 | 4 replies
A lien is a lien is a lien; as to the first part of your question only.What would be invalid about it, other than your speculation?
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29 April 2019 | 22 replies
Hi @Kellis LandrumI grew up in Los Angeles and, yes, it's way too expensive making real estate there a risky, speculative venture.
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1 July 2019 | 3 replies
I think it's a bit speculative to say that its the next Hoboken or JC for that matter, but it is a great town with a lot of positive changes coming in.
30 March 2017 | 3 replies
I've heard speculation of home prices dropping 3%http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Trumps-Budget-Could-Plunge-Nations-Capital-Into-Recession-417417303.html
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26 November 2019 | 26 replies
But don't try to speculate on appreciation ever.
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12 October 2019 | 80 replies
I may be wrong but saying prices will continue to climb in San Diego is speculation and speculation has cost many investors a lot of money.
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11 February 2011 | 28 replies
Hardship can be speculation as well.
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17 November 2018 | 88 replies
., some speculate route to a profit).
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1 August 2015 | 17 replies
What you describe is partially speculation too, which makes it tough to pin down a value.I am not familiar with the market nor the type of property.