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Some good news from Wells Fargo, where their chief economist, Dr. Scott Anderson, predicts an economic turnaround in the second half of 2009. The impact of a staggering $2 Trillion in economic stimulus actions by the government will finally take hold, and Dr. Anderson predicts the 3rd quarter of next year will be better …
What are the holidays without catching at least part of It’s a Wonderful Life, the timeless classic with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. (little known fact… the movie was a complete flop when it debuted in 1946. It is only later that it became quintessential holiday fare).
And you no doubt remember …
A few years ago, my family asked my dad, who’s health was failing at the time, what he most wanted for Christmas. He replied “I just want peace in the world, and all of you to be happy, successful, and healthy.” To which my older brother replied “would you settle for a sweater?” …
It is no secret that the schools in San Ramon are a magnet for home buyers looking for top-notch schools in a pristine, well-managed community. But it looks like the San Ramon schools are attracting more than just eager kids looking for a great education, as there has been a rash of coyote sightings …
One of the “perks” of being in a recession is usually downward pressure on interest rates. An economic slowdown reduces the demand for capital, and usually leads to lower interest rates. And volatility in stock prices usually leads to more investment in money market instruments, thereby increasing the “supply” of money available to …
You know what they say… when the going gets tough, the tough read cartoons. Here are some of my recent favorites (click to enlarge)
Bloated. Sluggish. Slow moving. Weighed Down. Lethargic. No, I’m not talking about how I felt after consuming 22,000 calories on Thanksgiving (who invented yams with marshmallows on them anyway? That’s just not fair!). I’m talking instead about the Pleasanton real estate market, which limped through the month of …
The Dublin real estate market remained steady in November, with pending sales of single family homes matching October’s level at 23 for the month. This has been fairly consistent since August, with the exception of September, which saw a spike in pending sales to 42 for the month. Inventory declined slightly in November, …