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Anthony TrellaJune 2, 2008
Why is there no effort by the media to understand the DEMAND side of the housing industry?
Analysis of: The Truth Behind Florida's Housing Numbers | online.wsj.com
Author: Anthony Trella, CEO/President, The Meranth Company, Inc.
This article is just another example of somewhat reckless reporting by the “drive-by” media. Yes, there was excessive overbuilding of housing during the three years prior to 2006.  Yes, there is a huge number of empty or unsold housing that must be sold over the next few years.  This message...
Paul BurnsJune 2, 2008
Apartment investments are performing poorly in Phoenix now
Analysis of: Best time in years to be a renter | www.eastvalleytribune.com
Author: Paul Burns, Owner, City Investments
When you combine rents set and projected at unrealistic levels and an economy where only 22% of jobs statewide pay $17 per hour plus benefits with a surplus of single family homes, you get high vacancy rates in apartment communities.  When the government is seeking higher tax revenue from income...
Jim BelfioreMay 29, 2008
For Buyers with Income, Feelings are Problem, not Financing
Analysis of: Consumers Are Downbeat on Economy | online.wsj.com
Author: Jim Belfiore, President, Belfiore Real Estate Consulting
An improvement in consumer sentiment will lead to an improvement in new home traffic and home sales, as well as an improvement in other areas of the economy.  Buyers that “feel” good make confident purchases.  Watch consumer sentiment and confidence indices, as well as BREC traffic count figures,...
May 27, 2008
Moodys and Other Ratings Agencies "Computer Glitches"
Analysis of: Moody's computer glitch led to incorrect rating of CPDO derivatives | www.forbes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The rating agencies -- including Moodys -- have long been under scrutiny relative to their "computer glitches."  We are learning that these are not so much "glitches" as they are conflicts of interest between the rating agencies and the clients they rate.  The exorbitant fees paid by the clients...
Jim BelfioreMay 27, 2008
HOA Bankruptcies Coming
Analysis of: As Dues Dry Up, The Neighbors Pay | online.wsj.com
Author: Jim Belfiore, President, Belfiore Real Estate Consulting
Rising costs and high delinquencies are pushing HOAs into bankruptcy.  Add HOA solvency to your underwriting checklist.
Howard LiggettMay 23, 2008
Connecticut Bucks National Trend of Inventory Overbuild
Analysis of: Housing Prices Going Lower | www.lvrj.com
Author: Howard Liggett, President and CEO, Distressed Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc.
It easy to think nationally when reading of the foreclosure number increases;the glut of homes and the downward impact on price point when,in fact,there are many regions of the country that have not been as adversely affected by speculator development and inflated land values.  Connecticut...
May 20, 2008
The Beginning of The Beginning: Las Vegas turning the Corner
Analysis of: Housing Prices Going Lower | www.lvrj.com
Author: Steve Bottfeld, Principal, Marketing Solutions
To paraphrase Winston Churchill, April’s housing data for Las Vegas could be the “beginning of the beginning.”  undefined·      -----Prices of ALL new homes have reached a yearly high of $291,080 – just 9.3% below last April.  The price differential between 2008...
Anthony TrellaMay 19, 2008
South Florida Condominium Minefield -- Condominium Associations
Analysis of: Investor Report: Miami-Dade County | realtytimes.com
Author: Anthony Trella, CEO/President, The Meranth Company, Inc.
Buyers and Investors Beware:  In addition to determining values (prices), careful analysis of the financial conditions of Condominium Associations (CA's) must be prudently examined before purchasing.  
May 14, 2008
Continued Housing Difficulties
Analysis of: The Housing Crisis is Over | online.wsj.com
Author: David Keller, Former Chief Financial Officer, Technical Olympic USA Inc.
The housing bust is not over and trends continue to be negative.  The only positive activity is that homebuilding stocks have gone up, without a good reason.  We still have a ways to go to work through all this.
Paul BurnsMay 13, 2008
Los Angeles – King of The West
Analysis of: Political Foreclosure | www.latimes.com
Author: Paul Burns, Owner, City Investments
It’s hard to believe that the formerly largest industrial city in the nation has fallen on hard times for jobs.  But apparently so be it as the last remaining king, the Garment industry, is about to topple.  Just yesterday the entertainment industry was king here too, but we know its influence...

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