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Nov

26
2008

An Invitation to Connect

By Jeff Bernheisel, Wednesday, November 26, 2008.

As you're probably well aware, we're counting down the final days before discount pricing en  more...

Nov

25
2008

On the double ...

By Glenn Roberts Jr., Tuesday, November 25, 2008.
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Who will emerge from the turn?

By Matt Carter, Tuesday, November 25, 2008.

With LandAmerica no longer able to count on a merger with Fidelity to resolve its issues with creditors, we may be headed for the biggest shakeup in the title insurance industry since Mercury Cos. shut down operations in five states and sold its remaining title and escrow operations in Colorado to Fidelity (see story).  more...

Nov

24
2008

Eating Crow

By Joel Burslem, Monday, November 24, 2008.

There's a move underway on the internet to restore the reputation of commentator Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital, whose dour predictions were frequently scoffed at in 2006 and 2007 by on-air talking heads. They now seem eerily prescient, while the laughing heads seem, well... I'll leave that up to you.   more...

It's time for the Connect NYC '09 Roll Call. . .

By Daniel Rothamel, the Real Estate Zebra, Monday, November 24, 2008.

Connect NYC '09 is just around the corner (if you haven't registered, now would be a good time).  That means its time to start up the roll call.  If you are going to be at Connect NYC '09, then stand up and introduce yourself.  All you have to do is record a video telling everyone who you are and what has you excited about Connect NYC '09.  Then, post your video to YouTube or the video hosting site of choice.  Once you've done that, send me an email with a link to the video:  Daniel.Rothamel@Inman.com   I'll be posting the videos right here on the blog all way up until Connect NYC '0  more...

Roadmap to Recovery

By Inman News, Monday, November 24, 2008.

Please take a few minutes to write a paragraph or two (no more than 400 words) on any or all of the following questions. We plan to
publish your responses on Inman News with your picture and credit you for your contribution. Only answer the questions you are comfortable answering, ignore the other ones.

1.  Imagine how the real estate industry will be different when we recover from the current downturn. (Pick an area such as brokerage, title, lending, technology or consumer behavior, or address the entire industry.)  more...

Nov

21
2008

The End ... No More Bull

By Glenn Roberts Jr., Friday, November 21, 2008.

Michael Lewis, who chronicled questionable Wall Street practices in his 1990 book, "Liar's Poker," shares some insight about the latest financial follies in an article at Conde Nast's Portfolio.com. Its simple title:  more...

Nov

19
2008

Enter your Blog to win the Blog Makeover at Bloggers Connect NYC '09!

By Daniel Rothamel, the Real Estate Zebra, Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

Bloggers Connect has been a popular component of Inman Real Estate Connect for a few years now.  For every new edition of Bloggers Connect, attendees have learned more about blogging and social media.  But just because the event has been successful doesn't mean that it can't be better.

That is why, this year at Bloggers Connect NYC '09, attendees will have a completely new experience.  The program has been reformatted to include more intense information sharing and to include more time for interaction and Q&A.  That is just part of the big changes. . .  more...

Nov

18
2008

Foreclosures Hitting Wayne County

By Joel Burslem, Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

Courtesy of Youtube user firecatgreg. 

Nov

17
2008

What Would a Depression in 2009 Look Like?

By Joel Burslem, Monday, November 17, 2008.
A thought-provoking (and depressing) summary from The Boston Globe:
The lines wouldn't be outside soup kitchens but at emergency rooms, and rather than itinerant farmers we could see waves of laid-off office workers leaving homes to foreclosure and heading for areas of the country where there's more work - or just a relative with a free room over the garage.
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Nov

14
2008

My conversation with Tom Everitt at NAR 2008

By Daniel Rothamel, the Real Estate Zebra, Friday, November 14, 2008.

I spent last week at the 2008 NAR Convention and Expo in Orlando.  It was a rewarding experience, and a lot of fun, too.  One of the cool things that I got to do was meet Tom Everitt.  Tom is a REALTOR in Vancouver.  He sent me an email prior to the convention, sharing with me some of the cool video stuff he has been doing with his wife on his website, ThinkTom.com.  He asked if I would sit down for lunch with him at the convention.  I'm glad I did.   more...

Nov

12
2008

Making Sense of it All with Robert Shiller

By Jeff Bernheisel, Wednesday, November 12, 2008.
Robert Shiller

I think we all know Real Estate is in uncharted territory. Everyone is looking for answers and now, more than ever, we want to help unravel the mess.   more...

Nov

7
2008

(Don't) have to admit it's getting better

By Matt Carter, Friday, November 7, 2008.

Down in Pinellas County, Fla., the transition to Tempo 5 "was one of the smoothest I’ve experienced in more than 20 years,” says the director of information  more...

Nov

4
2008