YouTube – Detroit in RUINS! (Crowder goes Ghetto).
I found this really interesting, kind of long but worth it. The city has been hit pretty hard. Now I really don’t like turning it into a political issue, because I don’t think it is necessarily. However what we do know is that it hasn’t worked in the past. Scary to think about..
Recovery may not get home-building boost – Salt Lake Tribune.
Salt lake County Home builders association has posted some interesting news and opinions on the economic recovery. We all knew these govt. incentives were falsely inflating our local econmic recovery. And the Home Builders just admitted they can’t survive without a little bailout money from our govt. To be honest, it is time to clean house. I am a Real Estate Broker, right now is a time for the survival of the fitest. And I think we will see who makes it throught this perfect storm. Builders, real estate agents, everyone..
Salt Lake City, UTAH is no different from the rest of the country we are struggling just like everyone else on the Real Estate Market front..
U.S. double-dip recession very unlikely say economists – Yahoo! News.
Well, I am not sure if I completely agree with this article, however I am going to be optomistic and say ok! I mean I hope we do not go into another double dip recession. This thing keeps lasting a lot longer than everyone thought it would, wow have the dominos fallen, and I feel like they keep falling. In a world of high tech communication and the world wide web. Information is transmitted instantaneously, meaning the stock market falls the second news is reported. So do I think these economists have it right?
Salt Lake City Events & Concerts | Upcoming Events in Salt Lake City, UT – Eventful.
Hey everyone, just wanted to keep everyone in the loop for concerts in Salt Lake City, UTAH. If you are looking for something fun to do, check out the following events in Salt Lake City..
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ksl.com – Plan calls for Geneva Steel site redevelopment.
This is great news, I love hearing things like this during these negative times of the market. Real Estate in Utah is still moving and changing. This is a 40 year project. And it will enhance all of Utah County.. This is great News for People that live in that part of Utah. Utah County should be thrilled, this will clean up the lake and make it a better destination. About time someone take some initiative and figure some things out.
Home Repossessions Hit New Record High – Yahoo! News.
Well I think we are going to keep seeing these types of articles over the next several months. We are not out of the woods yet my friends. Foreclosures are still on the rise, the Real Estate industry is still seeing the effects of the down turn. It is going to take the next 18 months for us to weed through the mess and carnage of the downturn. And Utah Real Estates is no different. Here in Salt Lake City, we are seeing Short Sales finally getting approved and many of them are closing.. Great News? Yes it is, however many of them are finally going into foreclosure. The banks have wasted so much time, and therefore are forced to foreclose. Many of these properties are so dilapitated by this point, the prices keep going down. When are the banks going to figure this out. I know this because I have done, 20 short sales for clients over the last 12 months..
Hold on we are not done yet..
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As Barnes bids await,Zions stakes a claim – Salt Lake Tribune.
Interesting article explaining what has happened with Barnes Bank of Utah, and Zions Banks possibility of taking over.
One of the many seized banks of the FDIC during this downturn, Barnes Bank of Utah was heavily invested in speculative real estate. Many of these properties have come up for Auction through the FDIC..
Foreclosures creates boon for homebuyers – Salt Lake Tribune.
Some great opportunities for those of you who are interested in getting a good deal. In today’s market getting a “deal” is important. I have seen some phenomenal deals over the last couple of months. I think the affordable housing has seen its bottom, however in the upper priced range properties, we will see more deals coming our ways.. Keep yours eyes open..
Stocks rise after economic reports notch gains – Yahoo! News.
Well I guess another day of interesting news..? I give up on trying to predict what is actually going on in our economy. Real Estate in UTAH I understand, how our nations financial instituitions are organized I understand. Why our markets are so volatile? In theory I understand, but it sure is hard to wrap my head around what is actually going on in the current world markets..
