A report from Patch. "An Upper East Side man who was previously accused of sexual assault at the East Village bar he owned now refuses to leave his apartment after it was foreclosed in 2022, according to a new report…
A report from the Bradenton Herald in Florida. "The Sarasota/Manatee Realtor Association released its year-end housing report for 2023, and it shows a buyer’s market trend with housing inventory returning to pre-COVID levels. In Manatee County, the year 2023 saw…
A weekend topic starting with Strong Towns. "Between 2000 and 2005, the median home price in Southern California grew by 117% from $241,350 to $524,020, an increase of more than $280,000, or $56,000 per year. In 2005, the median household…
A report from Sarasota Magazine in Florida. "The latest report showed that the median price for a single-family home is now $500,000 in Sarasota County and $485,861 in Manatee County, reflecting increases of more than 52 percent and almost 41…
A weekend topic starting with Strong Towns. "In 2008, the list of investors swimming naked was long. Among them were America’s banks, big and small. Their reserves were investments believed to be the most secure, including AA- and AAA-rated mortgage-backed…
What are your predictions for the housing bubble in 2024? Six months ago, "1) Global residential real estate (RRE): It’s a big fat ugly bubble. 2) U.S. RRE: It’s also a big fat ugly bubble; a microcosm of the global…
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…
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…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "According to the RMLS, the Portland market also saw its highest inventory in nearly five years. Portland-area real estate agents said much of the challenge for sellers is accepting that activity has…
A report from the Ahwatukee Foothills News in Arizona. "While the market will stabilize, it’s expected to remain challenging. The Cromford Report – a leading analyst leading analyst of the Valley housing market – said last week, 'We are seeing…