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October 3, 2011

Pulling the Plug on Paul Krugman

Shackling the Bond Vigilantes In a world where pundits divide into those who think the federal government should be doing more to help the economy, and those who think it’s already done (way) too much, economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman lands squarely in the former camp. In fact, you might say that he is...
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“Sales Price as a % of List”

Defining the Denominator One of the more useful (ballpark) benchmarks for determining a home’s likely selling price these days is what Realtors call “sales price as a percentage of list (or asking) price.”   Depending on what part of the Twin Cities you’re talking about (and what price point), the number that’s out there at the moment is...
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Short Sale Paradoxes

A Short Brief Short Sale Q&A Question #1:  When doesn’t a homeowner care what their home sells for? Answer:  When they’re not receiving the proceeds. Question #2:  When does a homeowner not care what the Realtor’s commission is? Answer:  When they’re not paying it. Question #3:  When do both of the above apply? Answer:  In...
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