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  • I suppose this is what desperation, denial, and idealism looks like in print form. David, I don't know what you've been smoking, but I think you should stop. It's not helpng you.
  • sniglet wrote: biliruben wrote: I'm not sure if this is the right answer, but I just diversified Unfortunately, people with 401K plans are stuck with a limited set of options. Microsoft employees can't move their 401K money to CDs or sh…
  • mike2 wrote: I don't even know what to make of this condo flip. 3820 NE 155th Pl #403 Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/print ... -id=828205 Purchased 11/2006 for $167,500 Currently listed at $227,500 Comes…
  • rose-colored-coolaid wrote: The answer is that capitalism is fine, and everyone always wants to be bailed out of their mistakes (save feature in video games anyone?). The ONLY difference is how many people are begging to be bailed out. I would s…
  • Biliruben's correct. They are trying to prevent a run on Countrywide, and the possible escalation to other banks, which began yesterday. This does nothing to help the hedge funds, as they can't use the discount window. this was a targeted action mea…
  • The classics never go out of style. I salute you, sir!
  • rose-colored-coolaid wrote: ayles wrote: I rarely see the actual team they are going to work for. But every once in a while I get someone who calls crying saying this is not the environment they were looking for and how much is it going to cos…
  • finance wrote: Nude - Yes it is true that afforability and people streched themselves thin. However the economic stability has a large impact on housing, as it is the foundation of the house of cards. Take Detroit for example, lets suppose tha…
  • finance wrote: Take my current job that Im leaving at AT&T next week, I was offered a $10/hr raise to stay, however I found a position at a company in the industry (as a Relator, jk) where I want to make my career (and is a $10/hr raise as wel…
  • The last day to file redemption requests was today. Now all the fund managers (of all types, not just hedge) know exactly how much money they have to come up with between now and the end of September, assuming a standard 45-day notice was required. …
  • jillayne wrote: Here's what I'm searching for and can't find: A blog or website that provides publicly available data on which small to medium size companies are laying off or closing their doors. This would include data on industry related compa…
  • Awesome. I'm going to repost this elsewhere, giving you credit of course.
  • Thanks for the link. This guy makes me look like an optimist.
  • TJ_98370 wrote: .. Sen. Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said in a statement, "It may be appropriate, consistent with safe and sound practices as determined by the regulator, to ease the temporary regulatory cap on Fann…
  • sniglet wrote: Does anyone know exactly what the LIBOR tracks? I know it is the rate of interest on US dollars offered by London banks. However, I am unclear as to whether this tracks treasury rates or Fed rates. If it tracks treasuries, then it m…
  • BallardRat wrote: Rents for $650 according to the MLS info, and they're asking $239,950. Assuming $50k down and 6.5% interest, mortgage plus interest = $ 1,200 Taxes = $2,235 or $186.25 so you'd be looking at about $1400 per month to buy it, b…
  • rose-colored-coolaid wrote: So tell me again why private interests are any more trustworthy than public ones? Well, I never made that claim, so quit trying to reframe the argument. I said I had no faith in government. And your theory of col…
    in Manhattan Comment by Nude August 2007
  • Alan wrote: Are governmental agencies exempt from the tax? I don't know. I haven't considered that. What do you see as the ramifications of that decision? Well, consider the currently governmental uses of refined crude oil in transp…
    in Manhattan Comment by Nude August 2007
  • Alan wrote: How would this impact businesses that drive significantly due to shipping/receiving that require large consumption...they wouldnt pass those additional costs along to consumers, ah ya. You got it. FedEx passes the increased c…
    in Manhattan Comment by Nude August 2007
  • rose-colored-coolaid wrote: Nude wrote: Better yet, why don't we get all just get indignant whenever someone proposes use of governement and taxes that not only has no chance of working, but is actually going to punish those on the lower end o…
    in Manhattan Comment by Nude August 2007
  • mike2 wrote: Nude wrote: If people can get a home for $100k less by driving for 30 minutes in any direction, there is nothing that is going to prevent them from buying one. You're only going to see this among lower wage earners. An add…
    in Manhattan Comment by Nude August 2007
  • rose-colored-coolaid wrote: Yes, LA is densely populated in the same way that New Jersey is the most densely populated state. And no I am not advocating destruction of Seattle. We should make changes the only way we ever make significant changes…
    in Manhattan Comment by Nude August 2007
  • Great idea Alan! I already posted this in a comment on the blog, but having a thread full of them will be a great way to track how low prices actually go. http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/print ... -id=821077 Sold last year for $636k, now …
  • oddvan wrote: 40,000 is not even 10%. One could have 100,000 more work to do or already done. I've actually been to this tract. I'm a big fan of Gladu's designs, so I drove out to see them after moving to Kirkland from Salem. Clicking …
  • EconE wrote: Lets ignore the question of whether the extra 44sf adds 38k in value but rather... Does the lamer landscaping job, no walkway to the front door, closer proximity to the neighbors on the right justify a substantial discount below th…
  • Without a doubt, that is the ugliest interior remodel I have ever seen. It'll cost $150k just fix the fiasco of a living/dining/kitchen area. I think she's been practicing her own medicine.