Yesterday, mega-superstar columnist Holden Lewis held an online chat with readers of Boston.com. Holden writes the popular and important blog, Mortgage Matters , on Bankrate.com . The transcript of the chat can be found on Boston.com . Here's Holden's initial thoughts about the cha ... Read more

A: It's always nice to take a step back every once in a while and try to see the bigger picture of what has happened in the past, and where we are right now. In my mind, when I do this I see so much stimulus injected into US economy and institutions and we aren't even in a recession yet, at least ... Read more

More December, 2007 data from DataQuick : < img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MarinRealEstateBubble?i=wfwQXdD" border="0"> < img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MarinRealEstateBubble?i=v1MOtkD" border="0"> ... Read more

In my recent piece " How Bad is The Bad Debt Situation " I looked at some data on banks' delinquent loans and charge-offs, from a historical perspective. There are a lot of concerns swirling regarding credit card debt, auto loans and commercial real estate loans. My conclusion was that reside ... Read more

A: So, we went from the very front lines of the credit crisis and breaking down the negative announcements, to stock shock around the globe. Whats next? The hard data! We must be prepared for how this cycle will likely play out. Now that stocks adjusted, with the help of a very aggressive 3/4 poin ... Read more

A: Say it ain't so! Given the listing history & price per square foot for this two bedroom duplex + setback terrace in Lion's Head Condo in Chelsea, I would hardly say it's a pre-foreclosure deal as some think of when they hear those words. A sign of things to come? In my opinion, probably not ... Read more

Well, by now you are probably all aware that DataQuick has their foreclosure data out for the Golden State. Needless to say, foreclosures for 2007Q4 are way up over 2006Q4. Here's DataQuick's chart of NODs: Marin NODs are up 122% which is not the lowest for the Bay Area. That must be a mist ... Read more

Interested in knowing what's going on with the Columbus Center? You can see what they're planning on doing over the next 30 days by visiting the Columbus Center website . What's that I see? It's Ned Flaherty dialing City Hall to complain about the noise he's yet to hear! ... Read more

From the wire: Redfin Launches "Sweet Digs" in Boston and Washington, D.C. SEATTLE - Jan. 23, 2008: Online real estate broker Redfin Corporation today launched its online real estate blog, "Sweet Digs," for the first time on the East Coast. Home buyers and sellers in Greater Boston and the ... Read more

Ah the joy of a new property.  After months of frustration or elation (depending on your experience) you receive a letter (depending on your builder 30 - 45 days prior to possession) announcing your possession walk through dates.  More and more I am getting contacted by people w ... Read more