http://backend.userland.com/rss092 http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/ A Place to discuss all things SoCal Real Estate socalb@gmail.com socalb@gmail.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:03:12 GMT http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=524#524 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=725" target="_blank">Amber</a><br /> Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:25 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 2<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">No thanks, I have never been good with predictions but it will take some time until it will get better. <img src="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> <br />_________________<br />The only barrier to success is the fear of failure. - Sven Goran Eriksson</span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=523#523 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=725" target="_blank">Amber</a><br /> Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:23 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 3<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">My brother said that he can't wait for the prices to fall but that might take some time. <br />_________________<br />The only barrier to success is the fear of failure. - Sven Goran Eriksson</span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=522#522 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=725" target="_blank">Amber</a><br /> Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:19 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 2<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">So you are saying that it is a good time to invest in India? Sounds good because I got a job offer in Chennai and was looking at some <a href="http://www.indiaventure.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="postlink"> India property</a> but didn't have an idea of the prices. So thanks a lot for that post, it really helped me. <br />_________________<br />The only barrier to success is the fear of failure. - Sven Goran Eriksson</span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=521#521 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=725" target="_blank">Amber</a><br /> Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:15 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 5<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">2010 sounds pretty accurate. My brother lived in OC and he told the same story. <br />_________________<br />The only barrier to success is the fear of failure. - Sven Goran Eriksson</span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=519#519 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=722" target="_blank">Custardina</a><br /> Subject: Re: You're seeing wishing prices<br /> Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:56 pm (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 3<br /><br /> <span class="postbody"></span><table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td><span class="genmed"><b>socalb wrote:</b></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Don't worry, the crash is going to take a while. Prices have only started to fall in the undesirable areas. All of the move-up buyers are being systematically murdered. When there are no more move-ups, then the nicer properties will begin their fall. <br /> <br /> Right now, there are a lot of people who mistakenly believe if they just wait long enough, there will be someone, somewhere who find their house &quot;special&quot; and will want to buy it for their WTF price. <br /> <br /> Have a little patience and enjoy the pool in Dallas. It's a great place to be for now. OC is not pretty for employment, and it's getting worse. <br /> <br /> Chuck Ponzi</td> </tr></table><span class="postbody"> <br /> <br /> Gosh I hope you are right Chuck. What you said makes incredible sense. I hope that the site will address when the more desirable areas begin to decrease. </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=518#518 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=723" target="_blank">David21</a><br /> Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:45 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 2<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">yes exactly i have heard about many hot destination from kerala and karnatak which is most growing state and having growing cities. I heard many thing about Banglor and Pune with hot IT destinatio. So as Growing industries the city is also growing and and at the end the real estate property's demand is also growing. <br />_________________<br />David Brown <br /> <a href="http://www.semaphore-software.com/seo/search_engine_optimization.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">SEO Service California</a> <br /> <a href="http://www.semaphore-software.com/seo/search_engine_optimization.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">SEO Service Washington</a></span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=517#517 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2" target="_blank">socalb</a><br /> Subject: You're seeing wishing prices<br /> Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:26 pm (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 3<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">Don't worry, the crash is going to take a while. Prices have only started to fall in the undesirable areas. All of the move-up buyers are being systematically murdered. When there are no more move-ups, then the nicer properties will begin their fall. <br /> <br /> Right now, there are a lot of people who mistakenly believe if they just wait long enough, there will be someone, somewhere who find their house &quot;special&quot; and will want to buy it for their WTF price. <br /> <br /> Have a little patience and enjoy the pool in Dallas. It's a great place to be for now. OC is not pretty for employment, and it's getting worse. <br /> <br /> Chuck Ponzi </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=516#516 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=722" target="_blank">Custardina</a><br /> Subject: Want to Move Back to SoCal, but....<br /> Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:40 pm (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 3<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">My husband and I were sent to Dallas with a FANTASTIC relocation package. After all our closing and moving fees, we were reimbursed about 100K. Also, we left in 2004, so we netted about $400K in two years on the sale of our house. I've always had a great eye for real estate...I'm not intentionally trying to brag, but have lived in Hawaii, California, and Texas and have owned about 4 houses...all made great money. Dallas, right now, seems to be sheltered from the recession. Our neighborhood has incredible architecture dating back to the 1930's and is preservation. We are one of the only area where there are really grand houses that are protected. Thus, the real estate continues to improve, in the single digits. <br /> <br /> While Dallas is a great city, I hate it here. It's hot and for the first time in my life...I have allergies. I want to come back to Los Angeles or OC, preferable Long Beach. I thought real estate was drying up over there, but the houses online are as or more expensive than ever. What's the deal and has the bubble burst? When do we predict to see the worst of it? I'm fine hanging on and baking here in Dallas until the recession is over and housing prices in California come down. I'm just befuddled because outside of the OC, I don't see a drop in list prices. Am I crazy? </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=515#515 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=721" target="_blank">GaryRoy22</a><br /> Subject: Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Strong<br /> Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:09 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 0<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">The bad news of the residential market and <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><a href="http://www.mirrealtors.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink"> Builders in Kerala </a></span> </span>over the last few months begs the question of what will happen to the commercial real estate market in the coming year. In order to gauge investors' expectations for 2008 in this market segment, a group of leading research companies recently surveyed more than 1,000 developers and investors. The survey group included 92 institutional investors with an average of 19 years experience and an average real estate portfolio of $36.6 million.Among the findings is that the majority of the respondents, 57%, believe that the economy will stay the same or improve over 2007. When compared to past surveys, it's obvious that respondents are less optimistic than in years past, but 16% are of the opinion that it will improve this year. <br /> Investors are most optimistic about apartments and mixed use projects. Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed expect to see an increase in rents for one or more property types and especially look to apartments as a segment with good promise for rental increases. It appears that most of the interest in the apartment sector is because of the mortgage crisis and the obvious negative effect on potential home buyers being able to move from a tenancy situation. <br /> In addition to strong investment fundamentals, existing commercial real estate is well-supported by the increased costs of construction and barriers to entry from the ever growing difficult governmental approvals for most projects. Lengthy governmental approvals continue to add costly development requirements and extended interest carry costs. While these two aspects are negative for new construction, they tend to have a positive stabilizing impact on existing commercial project values. <br /> What happens to capitalization rates in the upcoming year may be harder to foresee. Most respondents believe that cap rates will increase, although slightly. If interest rates continue to adjust downward, it makes sense that cap rates will have room to adjust downward as well. However, coming off the heels of several years of abnormally low cap rates and talks of recession from some economist, it appears that an uptick in cap rates would be a healthy step for investments long term. Although an upward cap rate trend would translate in reduced values, the investment return to purchasers would be beneficial. <br /> Additional upward pressure on the commercial market will come from foreign investors. The falling dollar has created buying opportunities in the U.S. for foreign investors who have traditionally been savvy commercial investors. And, more buyers entering the market place translates into stabilized or higher sales prices.So, it is from these fundamentals that developers and investors remain bullish about commercial real estate. </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=514#514 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=720" target="_blank">Jayla71</a><br /> Subject: Gaining new Heights<br /> Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:04 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 2<br /><br /> <span class="postbody"><a href="http://www.anzeraproperties.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="color: darkred">Real Estate Kochi</span> </span></a> and the property market is now booming and gaining new heights mainly because it boasts of a culture which is quite urbanized and modern. Since Kochi got into the development phase array of buildings popped up and so did the builders. It won’t be wrong to say that real estate in Kochi is going full places and is attracting people from around the world. Real Estate Kerala is growing at an astounding rate from the past few years due to the impressive development of the cities like Cochin and Trivandrum <br /> <br /> The main USP of real estate in Kochi is that majority of the Kochi properties are easily affordable and also easy to acquire. Apart from that majority of the properties in Kochi are prime located and gives you the beautiful locales. That’s why many real estate agents and property dealers convince potential buyers to buy properties in Kochi. The city of Kochi (formerly Cochin) prominent as the port city of Kerala is one of the fastest emerging cities of India. As a port city, it has always been the proclaimed economic capital of Kerala with trade and retail being its fundamental business sphere. However, in the recent times, since NASSCOM ranked it as the second potential city for investments in the IT sector, Kochi has emerged as a favored destination for the IT &amp; ITES industry. Also, Kochi shows vast potential for economic growth and industrialization based on norms such as real estate growth, available work force, overall infrastructure, policy initiatives and commercial history. However, the accessibility of cheap bandwidth through undersea cables and lesser operational costs in comparison to other key cities in India has proved to be of major advantage. In case you need a reliable property dealer or real estate agent who can guide you in purchasing a house or renting a to-let home the real estate agents can end your search. Besides, housing in Kochi has been made easier with the help of the real estate online as it reveals real estate prices and make the buyer fully aware of Kochi real estate market. So here’s the chance of a lifetime to own your own home or bungalow in this beautiful and serene coastal land. </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=513#513 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=718" target="_blank">JackWill00</a><br /> Subject: Architecture - Building Green Homes And Buildings<br /> Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:51 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 0<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">Everything is going green from cars to clothes to what we eat and where we vacation. Green buildings are the next step in the crusade for the environment and are no longer restricted to private homes or eccentric designers in<span style="font-style: italic"> <span style="font-weight: bold"><a href="http://www.mirrealtors.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink"> Real Estate in Cochin </a></span></span> . Going green has several benefits for the building owners and for the environment. The only downside for many is construction cost since eco friendly building materials do tend to be slightly more expensive than traditional materials. Most are fine with the increase in prices since it will pay off in the long run with reductions in the price of utilities. <br /> Going green is becoming very popular with over 50,000 such homes being constructed in just the past decade alone. Whole communities devoted to being ecologically friendly are springing up and even professional buildings are joining the cause. At this rate, many experts believe that a majority of new homes and buildings will soon be all green with older structures being converted in an effort to reduce energy costs and consumption. There are a large number of materials available on the market today that can be used in the construction of environmentally friendly buildings. From the outside, to the inside, savvy builders are implementing new technology and reused materials in a way that benefits the environment. In fact, many cities and states are looking into implementing guidelines requiring new buildings to be more eco-friendly. <br /> There are many companies offering green building materials for the exterior and interior. Before beginning construction it is important to consider a few key points that will help determine what type of eco friendly materials should be used in construction. With the variety of construction materials some of the materials will not be suitable in every environment. Builders have to take into consideration what it will take to heat and cool buildings during the winter and summer months when energy consumption for homes and offices are higher. If the materials used make it more difficult to keep the home cool then it will still be damaging to the environment even if the material is eco-friendly in itself. <br /> The importance of recycled materials is worth repeating. There are several building materials on the market that are created using recycled content. Concrete, pipes, carpet, all have recycled counterparts. By buying recycled goods, the consumer is helping complete the cycle that reduces landfill waste and strains on the environment. Of course, it is wise to purchase eco-friendly materials locally when possible. Most do not take transportation cost into consideration when ordering construction materials. Purchasing local materials will cut down the effects of transportation such as gas usage and harmful emissions.So, what are some specific benefits of building green? These vary in several fields but all have an overreaching benefit. With the reduction of waste and harmful effects that buildings have on the environment, it will improve the quality of life. </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=512#512 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=717" target="_blank">RoniWill0</a><br /> Subject: How To Prepare for a BIG Pay-Off When You Sell Your House<br /> Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:18 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 0<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">Following are the steps used by <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><a href="http://www.mirrealtors.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink"> Builders Cochin </a></span></span> to get a higher price for their house: <br /> <br /> 1. Get your house ready to sell: <br /> a. Remove the clutter, starting from the most important room in the house...the kitchen. Then move on to the bathroom, closets, furniture and storage areas. <br /> b. Fix up the house interior, but watch your spending! You'll be surprised at how quickly the costs add up! Spend money only on items that will increase the value of the house more than your costs. <br /> c. Fix up the exterior of your house by tidying up the yard, fixing cracks in the driveway and making sure the windows and doors open easily. Spray WD40 on all hinges. Also, check that the exterior lights and doorbell work. Power-washing the driveway and porch can do wonders. <br /> <br /> 2. Select a realtor who is willing to learn why your house is worth more than the competition. Interview several realtors until it becomes obvious who knows their stuff and who doesn't. Since a house is usually the biggest investment in most people's lives, there could be some intense moments in the negotiation process. Be sure you feel comfortable with the realtor as a person. <br /> <br /> 3. Set a starting price and the lowest price you will accept. If you have lots of time to sell your house, you can start the price slightly higher than market value. If your start price is too high, your house won't sell, or the bank won't finance it. If you reduce the listing price later, other realtors will think there is something wrong with your house and will only bring bargain hunters. A realistic price is the best place to start. <br /> <br /> 4. Negotiate the listing realtor's commission and the selling realtor's commission. If the commission is too low, realtors will spend less time promoting your house. If you are in a hurry, or if you want better service, you are better off increasing the commission by $500 rather than reducing your price by $5,000. <br /> 5. Develop a features and benefits checklist for realtors. They see so many houses that after a while they all look alike. A written summary of strong points of your house helps the realtor justify a higher price when presenting to the buyer. <br /> 6. Develop a lifestyle oriented features list of your house and surrounding area. A pictorial collage of two or three pages will help increase the desirability (and higher value) of your home. <br /> 7. Just before a showing make sure everything is well dusted, all the lights are on and the windows are open, if weather permits. Use a neutral deodorizer just before the buyers arrive. Lighting a candle is very effective in eliminating odors. </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=511#511 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=716" target="_blank">MartiJon11</a><br /> Subject: Look before you leap<br /> Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:29 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 0<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">This adage is apt for newcomers as well as experienced hands planning to spend their hard-earned money on new apartments. The rising levels of income of the younger generation prompt them to invest in <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><a href="http://www.mirrealtors.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink"> Real Estate in Kerala </a></span></span>. Salaries of those in their late 40s and early 50s are also shooting up. One of the factors that is said to be kindling buyer interest in property is that announcement of the sixth pay commission recommendations for union government employees. Many employees now want to invest the additional income that may come their way in acquiring homes. Some of them may go for second homes, as they have already completed paying the equated monthly installments of previous housing loans. Others may foreclose old loans and borrow afresh. Housing loan is a major head that helps the salaried class get income tax rebates. Private companies give their employees annual raises that touch even 50 percent. Most of them belong to the banking, insurance, telecommunications and retail sectors. So none option many believe is to get invested in housing. And this id going to prop up the markets in the banking, financial and real estate markets, through many economics experts fear a downside in corporate earnings this financial year. Many builders lure customers with world-class facilities. But value-added packages of builders may not be genuine. Several new developers have started businesses taking a cue from reputable companies. They target all types of clients, including the Union and the State government employees, professionals and non-resident Indians, with fabulous offers. Customers should not fall prey to unscrupulous methods adopted by the property builders. Those planning to buy new apartments need to check for some key points. Always go for reputable builders. Verify their credential switch organizations such as the Kerala builder’s forum. Usually reputable companies adhere to guidelines of the national building code of India and other rules prescribed by the government and local bodies. </span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=510#510 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=712" target="_blank">2cents</a><br /> Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:48 am (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 4<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">Heres the million dollar question: what do you think the property price falls will be before the house price declines ease off? The previous falls in the 1990s dont look huge from their peak, does that mean we will get a similar percent fall this time too? <br />_________________<br /><a href="http://www.propertyties.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">quick house sale</a> <a href="http://www.investmentpropertysales.co.uk" target="_blank" class="postlink">property</a> <a href="http://www.sellmyhousefast.biz/" target="_blank" class="postlink">sell house fast</a> <a href="http://www.homesales4u.net/" target="_blank" class="postlink">fast house sale</a></span><br /> http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=509#509 Author: <a href="http://www.socalbubble.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=712" target="_blank">2cents</a><br /> Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:30 pm (GMT 0)<br /> Topic Replies: 2<br /><br /> <span class="postbody">I think it'll be a good while before house prices start recovering. The talk of recession in the US is only starting to kick around now suggesting it could be a long ride. 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