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Don't Just Read the Headlines
Over the last two months several news stories appeared in the national media that could not have sent more mixed messages on the future of real estate in Austin, Texas. Why the apparent huge disparity in these rankings for Austin? While a quick reading of the headlines from the major news outlets certainly did not provide the answer, a closer read of many of the published articles on the studies does provide some clarity on the issue. |
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Memo to home sellers...
There have been some famous memos in recent history. During the Watergate hearings in 1973, Richard Nixon’s White House counsel, John Dean, let slip the existence of an “enemies list” that was compiled by Chuck Colson. This list was sent in memorandum form to Dean, and its purpose was to strategize the use of the federal machinery to harass Nixon’s political opponents by manipulating federal grant dollars, fixing government contracts, directing IRS audits, and fomenting scandal. Of less historical significance is my own memo, if you’ll indulge me for a moment. |
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Does the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index accurately reflect price appreciation/depreciation today?
First the good news: The April 2011 Case-Shiller Index (the most current index available) states that US home prices are on the rise and that it’s the first time in eight months since home prices have increased. Hooray! But what does this really mean? Let’s review this question along with a few other questions I get regarding this index.
The Case-Shiller Index can definately play a role in understanding “some” pricing trends. However, when trying to determine the real estate health of a city/town or even the Nation, today, more than ever before, you have to look at each market in very small /small bite size pieces.
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