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Just in case you didn’t notice I’ve added a list of other blogs on the left hand margin. The top half are blogs from around this area and, obviously, have a very local focus. Of these, I can’t tell you how crazy I am about Burbed , it’s absolutely hilarious and my goal as a real estate agent is to NEVER have one of my listings profiled there! Think of it as “The Onion” of local real estate.
That’s a pretty good goal!
Thanks for the call out!
September 13th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Jim,
You’re halfway there — you got a mention on Burbed, just not one of your listings…keep your fingers crossed!
September 13th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
“The Onion” except with one very frightening difference: what you post here is absolutely true. You couldn’t make this stuff up! (Well, you could but then it wouldn’t be such fun to pick on!)
September 13th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Nomadic…you were right the first time. I don’t think anyone could make up some of the horror stories that I’ve seen on Burbed. That’s what makes it so amazing!
September 13th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
(sarcasm) I fail to see what’s so amazing about it. It’s a small price to pay to live in the bay area. The problem isn’t over valued homes – it’s a sense of entitlement. Only households with income over $150,000 should be able to buy a livable home. (/sarcasm)
Am I the only one who thinks it would be funny to mail a copy of the blog posting and the comments to the home’s address as well as the listing agent’s address?
September 13th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
anon: that borders on slander.
September 13th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
>>Only households with income over $150,000 should be able to buy a livable home.
A family of two experienced teachers should be able to make that figure. In any case, let’s check the math. Borrowing $500K works out to approximately $3000/month at 6% interest rate. That’s only $36K a year. A $100K income can easily support that.
September 13th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Please don’t do that.
I’ve already gotten some nasty e-mails, and I really don’t need any further. Nor do I need e-mails from lawyers.
Again, please don’t do that.
Thanks.
September 13th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Yes, anon, don’t be stupid.
September 13th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
burbed, we certainly wouldn’t want to lose our source of entertainment! I always feel a little guilty posting because I would be absolutely MORTIFIED if my house was ever on here.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:09 am
“a family two experienced teachers”
RealEstater, you’re not helping your case here. At this pace you really won’t avoid these inbreeding jokes.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:22 am
DreamT,
If you’re going to criticize, pick something meaningful, and say something useful. You’re losing momentum here.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:32 am
RealEstater – I’m married to a teacher. Meaningful enough for you?
Your assumptions can be bewildering.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 am
DreamT,
Give me a break. Only the teacher is working now, and you guys can still afford your house in CUSD just fine.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 am
RealEstater – Well it was just a jab, a knee-jerk reaction every time I see someone automatically assuming (if unconsciously) that professions mainly marry within.
No, teacher’s on full-time baby raising. Another wrong assumption.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 am
DreamT,
I think you mis-understood. My point was that even if both working members of the family are in the teaching profession, which is not known for high pay, they can still buy a home. I was not assuming anything. Just giving an example.
>No, teacher’s on full-time baby raising.
You mean she’s on paid leave, or she retired from her job completely?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Your point was understood, while the choice of the supporting example was worthy of note. In any case I agree with fellow posters who state that it is unwise to assume two incomes when buying a home. I won’t go into personal financial details to satisfy your curiosity, I’ll just say we didn’t make this assumptiom.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
> sense of entitlement
Does anyone remember RenterBob?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
“Please don’t do that.
I’ve already gotten some nasty e-mails, and I really don’t need any further. Nor do I need e-mails from lawyers.
Again, please don’t do that.”
Alright, alright. You have my word that I will not do that. How about a couple re-posts of the emails you receive?
RE said: “Yes, anon, don’t be stupid.”
Re, would you care to explain to me why this is a stupid idea? Obnoxious, Maybe. Un-called for? Maybe. Hilarious? Certainly. But…stupid? Please explain why you believe this to be a “stupid” idea.
Sonarat: Don’t worry, its not slander. Slander involves public statements about a person.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
> Yes, anon, don’t be stupid.
anon was right.