Survey Says…
We need a bigger audience. SocketSite’s first “Highly Scientific Real Estate Survey” garnered slightly fewer responses than we hoped (well okay, a lot fewer). Considering we’re tracking around 10,000 views…
Opinion Survey: Last Chance
Have an opinion about where the San Francisco real estate market is headed over the next two years? Willing to challenge the “Industry Experts”? Today’s your last chance to take…
Real Estate Vs. Real Behavior
A great post (and quote) brought to our attention by Ben Jones’ The Housing Bubble 2 this afternoon. First the quote: ‘I can calculate the motions of heavenly bodies, but…
QuickLinks: Friday update (updated)
Home Depot Approved: Hope you brought that popcorn (and a chair). · SF Commission OK’s Home Depot Plans · Heated meeting over Home Depot plan PMI Risk Report: Okay, this…
Calling All “Industry Experts”
Headlines coming out of the Inman News’ Real Estate Connect conference this afternoon: “Industry leaders predict slowing market”. To which we respond: no kidding, it’s about time, and how about…
To Sell, Or Not To Sell
The majority of San Franciscans are trying to figure out if (or how) they will ever buy a house in the current market, while a minority find themselves contemplating a…
Not The “P” But The “E”
You might recall our previous discussion about San Francisco’s housing P/E. In summary, it’s out of whack. From an investing perspective, while the cost (Price) of an investment in San…
It’s About Time
Two months ago SocketSite highlighted the PMI Group’s Economic and Real Estate Trends report that indicated a 39.5% likelihood of decline in the San Francisco real estate market over the…
Et Tu Brute?
The senior vice president and chief economist for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® recently penned an article for Realtor® Magazine titled “Keep a cautious watch”. The three trends he suggests…
Trade School Versus Academia
Yes, once again it’s the academics squaring off against the Realtors®. Not too surprisingly, they offer two wildly different views. Play along and see if you can match the forecast…