Category Archives: Real Estate Lending

FUTURE REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL PROBLEMS

Posted on November 29, 2019 by admin

Many real estate changes are now taking place, simultaneously, that might, singly or together, represent potential, major “game changers” (agents of change) to the future of real estate and thus real estate appraisal. The agents of change include, without being … Continue reading →

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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING CRISIS

Posted on October 20, 2019 by admin

©Lloyd D Hanford Jr., October 2019 There has been a serious homeless problem in San Francisco for many years. Unquestionably the problem has its root in sociological issues which must be left to the experts in that field to address. … Continue reading →

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TRUMP’S TAX BILL – BONANZA FOR REAL ESTATE

Posted on November 12, 2017 by admin

President Donald Trump has touted his proposed tax bill as a benefit to all taxpayers, particularly the middle income class.  He has also unequivocally stated that his taxes will increase as a result of the new tax bill.   Taking … Continue reading →

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IS ANOTHER REAL ESTATE RECESSION COMING?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by admin

An article in the Wall Street Journal this week suggested an increase in foreign investment in U S real estate.  While much of the investment reportedly comes in the forms of financing for U S projects rather than direct ownership … Continue reading →

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS GET BLAMED

Posted on October 19, 2012 by admin

The New York Times Business Section of October 13, 2012 contained an article by Shalia Dewan entitled “Which House is Worth More?” The article is timely and interesting in that it highlights perceived problems of home sales facing the real … Continue reading →

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HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE AT STARBUCKS TODAY

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin

The letter below from Howard Schultz appeared in many newspapers and while it has little to do with real estate it has a lot to do with the health of this country and is most appropriate for a 4th of … Continue reading →

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CREDIT SUISSE IS THE VICTIM

Posted on January 4, 2010 by admin

The following article appeared in the news on January 4, 2010. “Property owners at four struggling and bankrupt resorts in Idaho, Montana, Nevada and the Bahamas have filed a $24 billion federal lawsuit against Credit Suisse, saying the bank gave … Continue reading →

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