Dare One Wish For Housing Price Cuts?
A holiday topic starting with News Corp Australia. "The Block stars Leah and Ash are not going to get a house sale for Christmas, and an update to the home’s listing will come as quite an kick in the teeth.…
A Phenomenon Most Didn’t See Coming When Demand Was Red-Hot
A weekend topic starting with WCPO in Ohio. "One of downtown’s largest office properties is seeking $45 million in tax breaks to help it convert part of its space into 205 apartments. Owners of the Atrium One and Atrium Two…
For Public Services And Public Spaces To Be Degraded – That Can Be A Doom Loop
A weekend topic starting with the Los Angeles Times. "The recent mayoral election in this sleepy, conservative town nestled in the foothills outside Boise didn’t hinge on which Republican candidate was a fiercer supporter of former President Trump, or who…
There Was A Speculative Price Bubble, One Of The Biggest In The Last 50 years, Prices Have Been Falling Ever Since, The Bubble Has Burst
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Palm Beach County buyers looking for an existing single-family home had more to choose from last month than at any time in at least two years, with active listings and months’ supply…
There Is An Oversupply Problem
A report from Sarasota Magazine in Florida. "'Lots of sellers are over-asking and still aiming for the numbers they saw right after the pandemic,' says Bernadette Caswell, of Michael Saunders & Company. 'But that was a blip and it’s over.…
We Couldn’t Sell Off Properties To Reduce Debt Quickly Enough
A report from the Post Dispatch in Missouri. "A surge in home values across St. Louis County this year has sent tax bills soaring, and nowhere more than among small homes in lower-income neighborhoods. From aging brick homes in Wellston…
Using Various False Narratives To Cast Doubt On The System And The Path Of Socialism
A report from the San Francisco Examiner in California. "With record vacancies in San Francisco office buildings and home prices down, the number of property owners appealing to lower their property taxes has skyrocketed to the highest level since at…
It’s Definitely Hard To Accept That Your Most Valuable Asset Is Not Worth What You Paid For It
A report from 12 News in Arizona. "Michael and Danielle Tantone decided to divorce in August, but remained living in the same house for several months after. Although the couple said they felt separating was best for their relationship, the…
The Times May Feel Bleak For The Many Who Are Only Used To The Feast
A report from KHRD in Texas. "Courtney Ravilla and her husband bought their first home in September. It wasn't an easy process. They were searching for the perfect home for more than a year. 'We went through several houses that…
The Way Money Disappears Could Rival Houdini
A weekend topic starting with the Real Deal. "Commercial broker Jaret Turkell is ready to rock and roll. Turkell posted a GIF of Minions dancing with the tagline: 'It’s time to PARTYYYYYY!” shortly after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced…