March Home Sales Half As Less As Normal

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The March numbers are out according to  DataQuick and they were predictable, half as less as February.

“The seasonal boost in sales between February and March was less than half its normal level and a record low. The weak start to the home buying season also saw another record dive in the median sales price, the result of depreciation, slow sales for higher-priced abodes and growing sales for discounted homes fresh out of foreclosure.”

The house I was going to help sell last year but eventually went a Realtor who told the owner he could get a million for it finally went off market after a year of unsuccessful tries and a few Realtors. Funny thing is that had the owner listened to me, he would have made more money than he can get in this current market. Now he is stuck with two homes…

“A total of 12,808 new and resale houses and condos sold in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties in March. That was up 18.8 percent from 10,777 the previous month but down 41.4 percent from 21,856 in March 2007, according to DataQuick Information Systems.”

That’s a pretty steep number in one year, almost half as less. And to think we still hear the same cheerleaders talking about the bottom of the wave. What world are they living in? The market is readjusting and will readjust until prices catch up with consumer’s buying power which is very weak considering our current economy. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that. In the meantime, hold on tight!

Friday Email-less Day

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I just heard this and thought finally a company is doing something concrete about spam.

OK, OK, you are probably bored with this subject of spam but it really is an annoying thing. I read 75% of Internet traffic is spam! Something as wonderful as email has turned into a gateway for shoddy people to sucker others. I still remember the first time I heard of this new thing called electronic mail. It was in 1994. I wanted one. I got one and it was way cool. Now everyone has an email and all email accounts are spoiled with spam. Frankly said I like the way my body is. I don’t need designer shoes nor watches, nor Lords knows what other International Lottery and transfer of funds from unknown people.

Well, I just heard of a company that is having a Friday without email. Employees are asked not to use email and those who do are frowned upon! I thought how wonderful this is. It’s a great way to get people to let go of emails. It’s a neat way to go cold turkey with technology. Do you remember the last time you had no cell phones and no laptops? I do, it was in the early 90s. It’s also a great way to curb down on spam. It could be that solution that addresses a lot of problems. Something to watch out for in the future.