tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post8706002022616097848..comments2023-09-10T03:39:48.166-07:00Comments on Alberta Bubble: Okay, the market kind of sucks, but how about some spin!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-64523830089423971692008-07-27T22:28:00.000-07:002008-07-27T22:28:00.000-07:00The weird thing, as much as Calgary/Edmonton price...The weird thing, as much as Calgary/Edmonton prices went down a bit, Saskatoon (now more expensive than Edmonton) continues to see average sales prices rise, despite:<BR/><BR/>Record inventory (1,500 MLS for a city of 200,000, well over 2,000 if included private sales/sites)<BR/><BR/>A loss of 2,000 residents (population actually shrinking)<BR/><BR/>And wages and wage growth that are still substantially less than Edmonton or Calgary<BR/><BR/>Once Calgary/Edmonton's inventory goes down a bit, prices could rebound. At least you're not Saskatoon with a $10,000 lower average wage, higher taxes, higher crime, and people actually leaving your city!<BR/><BR/>http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/story.html?id=4c0536a2-24b0-40d6-9cc7-e87c286159a9dougyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216225403522985684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-7769872848496049482008-06-08T19:03:00.000-07:002008-06-08T19:03:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246066301869222588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-78512643155002355402008-05-29T17:22:00.000-07:002008-05-29T17:22:00.000-07:00-The story of Robert Zoost, Kelowna's so-called "r...-<BR/><I>The story of Robert Zoost, Kelowna's so-called "realtor to the stars," is turning into a book with many chapters.<BR/><BR/>Zoost portrayed himself as a super-realtor, a highly successful marketer of high-end properties to celebrities and professional athletes. His reputation was apparently cemented by the announcement in early April that he had sold a record-breaking $7.2-million property in Kelowna.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=5eaf076e-ee09-498a-96e5-b9e39962acb2" REL="nofollow">New chapter in 'realtor to the stars' book</A><BR/>-BADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896288573355012563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-1633032780006983062008-05-29T13:01:00.000-07:002008-05-29T13:01:00.000-07:00The thing I get from reading them is that the opin...<I>The thing I get from reading them is that the opinion and blogger personalitys on the bubble blog haven't waivered since the blog started.</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, but the prices sure have wavered, haven't they?<BR/><BR/>Downward.<BR/><BR/>So if a year ago "A" was saying "prices won't fall", and "B" was saying "prices will fall", who was right?<BR/><BR/>Hint: only one of them.patriotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154064267408955762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-75151213042593069872008-05-29T11:55:00.000-07:002008-05-29T11:55:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Snakes and Laddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876011566991048971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-18953998664725262972008-05-29T10:08:00.000-07:002008-05-29T10:08:00.000-07:00Oops!Ya, mortgage rates will fall - not!The bank h...Oops!<BR/><BR/>Ya, <A HREF="http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080529.wcibc0529/GIStory/" REL="nofollow">mortgage rates </A>will fall - not!<BR/><BR/>The bank has an obligation to its' shareholders.... which means, corporate concentration is headed toward a better balance sheet and more profitable operations. Of course, at the expense of the customer.<BR/><BR/>->Jim_shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994819826572974422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-16788649157239254262008-05-29T09:31:00.000-07:002008-05-29T09:31:00.000-07:00Jim_s said"I do have some to lose, as well. I have...Jim_s said<BR/><BR/>"I do have some to lose, as well. I have a house. It is worth something"<BR/><BR/>I agree being a property owner myself. Probably we are not the only home owners on this blog so there goes the theory of "bitter renters" lolcrthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11090290749972573771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-20775175573856995912008-05-29T08:59:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:59:00.000-07:00More evidence of fraud and deception on the part o...<A HREF="http://patrick.net/housing/contrib/coding.html" REL="nofollow">More evidence of fraud and deception on the part of realtors.</A>Carioca Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560054096545858201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-91764090848472162682008-05-29T08:55:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:55:00.000-07:00ceeartea;Well said. But, just one thing.I do have...ceeartea;<BR/><BR/>Well said. But, just one thing.<BR/><BR/>I do have some to lose, as well. I have a house. It is worth something.<BR/><BR/>But my views are different. I'm not a pig about my property. I think it is grossly over-valued. As I said a few months ago in one of my posts, I had to go into my attic and fix a roof vent some time ago. Being the tired old dude I am, I had to rest a moment.<BR/><BR/>As I looked around my 2x4 constructed, twig laden attic, I couldn't help but ponder how in the world the thing go to be worth so much money. Where is the value? Where is the experience? Where is the beach front?<BR/><BR/>This entire market was spun by specs, bankers, and realtors. The banks had to keep lending money, and by creating more inventive ways to keep sales (and lending) going, prices kept rising and they over-inflated the market.<BR/><BR/>The prices we see today are not real. They are completely unwarranted, and although I have some equity to lose, I think it is a global disgrace what the "professional institutions" have done to RE. No hard working individual should be denied the opportunity to live in a home solely because prices are too high. That, to me, makes no sense.<BR/><BR/>->Jim_shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994819826572974422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-47030203752177309782008-05-29T08:40:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:40:00.000-07:00It's very interesting to read all the back and for...It's very interesting to read all the back and forward hoopla between the blogs. The thing I get from reading them is that the opinion and blogger personalitys on the bubble blog haven't waivered since the blog started.<BR/><BR/>The folks here seem to be happy with who and what they are with no need to re-invent themselves every few days to get their point across.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps this is so due to the fact that bloggers here have nothing to loose or gain, be it money or recognition, by promoting caution if one is enterering the real estate market.crthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11090290749972573771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-4676810312752577822008-05-29T08:34:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:34:00.000-07:00bob..we all know that you post all the comments on...bob..we all know that you post all the comments on your blog<BR/>you literally talk to yourself<BR/><BR/>you have accused people of<BR/>hate<BR/>threats<BR/>intimidating women<BR/>lies<BR/><BR/>and now GUNS<BR/><BR/>why do you allow posts like these ?<BR/><BR/>Frank said<BR/>Instead of fanning the flames, why not disregard him. If you feel threatened, you're better off talking to your attorney and the cops. Maybe applying for a license to carry a concealed handgun wouldn't be a bad idea.<BR/><BR/>you go on more to terrorize and SCARE WOMEN <BR/><BR/>As for the women realtors, I don't blame them being scared. With the population increase in Calgary, the number of nutjobs also seems to have increased. Are the other provinces busing in their mental patients and releasing them on Calgary streets? It almost seems that way.<BR/><BR/>mental patients ? have some respect for people with psychological impairments<BR/><BR/><BR/>i have always resisted knocking you out of respect<BR/><BR/>but you have gone too far <BR/>threats guns and trying to put fear into women realtors says to me that you are on the edge<BR/><BR/>posts like franks should not be allowed<BR/><BR/>you are not well<BR/>seek some help<BR/><BR/>today of all days calgarians have seen enough violent crime<BR/><BR/>so just stay away and leave this individual alone and hope that he gets some helpsquidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-84162970827193134502008-05-29T08:33:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:33:00.000-07:00The noose is tightening. Sales are way down. Rev...The noose is tightening. Sales are way down. Revenues in decline. Reputation self-battered. Investments upside-down.<BR/><BR/>First it was denial, now paranoia. What the hell could possibly be next?<BR/><BR/>Reality is setting in. Unfortunately, not all of us have a clear view of reality.<BR/><BR/>->Jim_shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994819826572974422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-48216404864333174602008-05-29T08:27:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:27:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.squidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-75303074609294030322008-05-29T08:21:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:21:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.squidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-29403639550109625972008-05-29T08:06:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:06:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.squidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-17241531521360830212008-05-28T23:15:00.000-07:002008-05-28T23:15:00.000-07:00from the creb kitchenWhile we are preparing the mo...from the creb kitchen<BR/><BR/>While we are preparing the month end statistics the home page statistics are temporarily unavailable.<BR/>_____________________<BR/><BR/>stats are straight and forward<BR/>stats dont lie<BR/>why are they preparing them ?<BR/><BR/>ask bt hes sure to defend them<BR/><BR/>he has disgraced all realtors todaysquidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-51540822336828104002008-05-28T22:59:00.000-07:002008-05-28T22:59:00.000-07:00I normally would not post, but just had to comment...I normally would not post, but just had to comment re the recent bob v jim_s war. I find it absolutely hilarious that bob would base his main attack at jim_s for an "extortion" type threat posted by a 'joe' - all the while assuming that jim_s is guilty of doing the very thing he's being "threatened" of being exposed of doing. Any half-intelligent person would know neither 'joe' or bob could possibly have proof. But for bob to devote a whole entry to accuse jim_s of being 'joe' and then asking the public to scorn him? (just look at the online poll bob posted - is there an option that reads are you sure joe is jim_s?, or stop overreacting?) Exceedingly unprofessional, and reeks of paranoia, inmho.<BR/><BR/>And no matter how many 'law & order' legal commentators say that it's extortion or that police would get involved and subpoena for DNS records, it's not, and they won't, that's just stupid.<BR/><BR/>The question I'd like to ask is since bob has no problem assuming his 'enemies' post under multiple names, does it seem impossible that it's a tactic he is above using? <BR/><BR/>Btw - didn't even bother commenting on bob's site - would never get past the censor.Amused Spectatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766538062317290445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-37013593480917385212008-05-28T22:05:00.000-07:002008-05-28T22:05:00.000-07:00oht ohsome will understand thismost wontcan you sw...<A = _BLANK HREF="http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKN2831412820080528" REL="nofollow">oht oh</A><BR><BR/>some will understand this<BR/>most wont<BR/>can you swan divesquidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-2367235978006418262008-05-28T22:02:00.000-07:002008-05-28T22:02:00.000-07:00peterpeterSquidThe day you have to apologize for a...peterpeterSquid<BR/>The day you have to apologize for a contrary point of view to me will never arrive.<BR/>I; akin to most, bend to prevailing winds, you do not, an admirable Canadian trait.Stormy Petrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062050673244964353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-68328950919319714132008-05-28T21:55:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:55:00.000-07:00wrong againairlines are gasping to survivewar make...<A = _BLANK HREF="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a5x3r775M2_w&refer=home" REL="nofollow">wrong again</A><BR><BR/><BR/>airlines are gasping to survive<BR/><BR/>war makes for strange bed fellowssquidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-3280387231396560112008-05-28T21:51:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:51:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.squidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-84371803580758970912008-05-28T21:48:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:48:00.000-07:00In conversation yesterday with 4 executive aircraf...In conversation yesterday with 4 executive aircraft owners regarding fuel cost, to a man [sorry no broads present] said they don’t care as its income tax-deductible, just as famer Bill with cow shit up his gummy boots it’s all income –tax deductible , [as mine]coincidently the working stiff will pay the entire bill.<BR/> Welcome to the self-induced enema.Stormy Petrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062050673244964353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-65565632225107630132008-05-28T21:44:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:44:00.000-07:00sorry stormy but humans adjust11 billion fewer mil...sorry stormy but humans adjust<BR/><BR/><A = _BLANK HREF="http://calculatedrisk.blogspot.com/2008/05/us-vehicle-miles-vs-real-gasoline-price.html" REL="nofollow">11 billion fewer miles</A><BR>squidly77https://www.blogger.com/profile/05932628180799650933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-14351476169585856392008-05-28T21:31:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:31:00.000-07:00omIs there anyone out there that actually believes...omIs there anyone out there that actually believes if all Canadians for that matter all drivers of the world will switch to pregnant roller skates the oil situation will vanish. <BR/> Is there any one that believes that those that can will not. News flash Never ever. No matter the cost. There is no substitute to the exhilaration of relentless acceleration, or its potential The car driver of the world consume 2% of the available oil, military activity, aviation, shipping, manufacturing etc consume the rest. 98%. Stop the myopia already.<BR/>This is how the future will unfold regarding oil, [trust me I lived through the sixties] all stakeholders [including the users of public transit [loser cruiser] will fight for the last drop, pissing on the Suzuki-iats all the way. The rest is merely posturing.<BR/>Consequently, oil-producing areas of the world will be the last R/E standing.<BR/>Long live Alberta.Stormy Petrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062050673244964353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588496932754350322.post-35653027097407967062008-05-28T21:05:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:05:00.000-07:00I tell ya, a year ago if someone would have told m...I tell ya, a year ago if someone would have told me that the Alberta Bubble Blog would be front page news on calgarys no 1 realtor website (accuracy aside), I wouldn't have believed it.<BR/><BR/>This goes to show that Gloria is a marketing genious!<BR/><BR/>But I'm sure she never planned for it to got this way...<BR/><BR/>->Jim_shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994819826572974422noreply@blogger.com