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Aug 05
2009

Real Estate Connect 2009 Day 1

Posted by: Troy Hicks

Tagged in: technology , residential , green , gadgets , events , economy , conference

Troy Hicks

Wow what a great bunch of people fun, innovative and a lot of the people that will lead the charge out of this mess. Here are some interesting folks !

Ribbit Mobile @ www. ribbit.com

Docusign Sign papers digitally ! www.docusign.com

Jul 27
2009

Residental Markets Showing Signs of Life

Posted by: Troy Hicks

Tagged in: residential , realcomm , Multi-Family , Las Vegas , green , events , economy

Troy Hicks

As the markets and lenders are worried about the coming wave of defaults and refi troubles in the commercial markets, it appears with falling prices and historically low lending rates, the residential markets actually heating up, while not a bad thing, I would really like to see the prices stop falling.

At this point you can not buy the dirt, lumber and nails for what you can buy a finished property for. People the sky is not falling ! Let's try confidence, we can fix this.

 

Jun 26
2009

OK, so it is residential but I need some positive news...

Posted by: Troy Hicks

Tagged in: residential , economy

Troy Hicks

In an article in the LA Times, KB Homes is reporting that it has narrowed losses and that new home orders are up 59 percent.  Here is what CEO Jeffrey Mezger had to say. 

"Despite the increase in new orders, CEO Jeffrey Mezger remained cautious, saying only that "We are beginning to see signs that some negative housing market trends may be moderating at both the local and national levels."

 It's Friday, and hey it's something. Enjoy enjoy the weekend