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11 Jan 2012
News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]
holy sht, the video at the end of the article!
holy sht, the video at the end of the article!
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10 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Just to put things in perspective, check out the first graph in the link below (provided before by milky, I believe), S&P Index for the bubble and bust in USA. Some in US still call it "leveling out". Keep in mind, the Y axis is % change from year before.
I wish I could find a graph like that for Poland... it might be about 10 years behind.
Just to put things in perspective, check out the first graph in the link below (provided before by milky, I believe), S&P Index for the bubble and bust in USA. Some in US still call it "leveling out". Keep in mind, the Y axis is % change from year before.
I wish I could find a graph like that for Poland... it might be about 10 years behind.
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10 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
I think the graphs for the last 10 years would tell us more.
Milky, didn't you post a link to something like that before?
I think the graphs for the last 10 years would tell us more.
Milky, didn't you post a link to something like that before?
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10 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
unless we can define what increase in trade constitutes "high" volume or "considerable" variances, nobody can be right or wrong here.
But, keep in mind that most of the information you google out there is geared toward attracting the foreign investment to Poland. You have to dig deep to find actual statistical graphs.
unless we can define what increase in trade constitutes "high" volume or "considerable" variances, nobody can be right or wrong here.
But, keep in mind that most of the information you google out there is geared toward attracting the foreign investment to Poland. You have to dig deep to find actual statistical graphs.
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10 Jan 2012
News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]
I can see how life of military prosecutor in Poland could turn to pure hell.
and then:
LOL..
I can see how life of military prosecutor in Poland could turn to pure hell.
and then:
Comrade wildrover its so typical of you Russians
LOL..
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10 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Maybe it's not over?
Do these real estate "bibles" specify the duration of the bubble as well?
Maybe it's not over?
Do these real estate "bibles" specify the duration of the bubble as well?
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
First of all, does anyone know why only "at variance with intrinsic values"? Shouldn't it be at prices higher than the value? Is there a bubble if prices are much lower than the value?
And secondly, with this definition, I'm surprised you don't agree that we had a bubble around 2007, Harry. There was high volume trade at inflated prices, no?
It is trade in high volumes at prices that are considerably at variance with intrinsic values. Still want to claim there is a bubble in Poland or that there has ever been one?
First of all, does anyone know why only "at variance with intrinsic values"? Shouldn't it be at prices higher than the value? Is there a bubble if prices are much lower than the value?
And secondly, with this definition, I'm surprised you don't agree that we had a bubble around 2007, Harry. There was high volume trade at inflated prices, no?
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Almost 300% price increase? Go ahead, Harry, tell us what is a bubble.
So it was possible to buy an apartment for as little as 33,000zl at the peak of the market? So much for the great bubble!
Almost 300% price increase? Go ahead, Harry, tell us what is a bubble.
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
so why can't you, or Harry, tell us what it is?
A "bubble'" is a defined term. This why I am arguing- there is a definitive definition in all real estate "bibles" that explains what a bubble is.
so why can't you, or Harry, tell us what it is?
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
No, it is not. You don't want to commit to yours, do you.
Maybe you just want to keep arguing about it.
Yes there is.
No, it is not. You don't want to commit to yours, do you.
Those people clearly do not know what the word 'bubble' means.
Maybe you just want to keep arguing about it.
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
maybe if you thought about what your definition of the "bubble" is, it might diffuse some of this animosity.
It is not such a "black and white" definition, like pip thinks.
For some, more sellers than buyers is a bubble already.
What is yours?
maybe if you thought about what your definition of the "bubble" is, it might diffuse some of this animosity.
It is not such a "black and white" definition, like pip thinks.
For some, more sellers than buyers is a bubble already.
What is yours?
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
you keep grasping at fringes, parsing sentences to find holes and baffle with bullsht - do yourself a favor and look at the big picture.
you keep grasping at fringes, parsing sentences to find holes and baffle with bullsht - do yourself a favor and look at the big picture.
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
WTF are you talking about?
This is a prime example of arguing for argument's sake. Now you want to argue about the differences between commercial and residential real estate?
Really?
Is that going to change the fact that the real estate prices in Poland are out of whack with the salaries?
Since ALL realtors loathe the "bubble" word, you can call it anything you want, and keep attacking anyone that uses it to your hearts content. Nobody sane thinks that prices are going to go up now.
WTF are you talking about?
This is a prime example of arguing for argument's sake. Now you want to argue about the differences between commercial and residential real estate?
Really?
Is that going to change the fact that the real estate prices in Poland are out of whack with the salaries?
Since ALL realtors loathe the "bubble" word, you can call it anything you want, and keep attacking anyone that uses it to your hearts content. Nobody sane thinks that prices are going to go up now.
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
why would you assume I'm failing to understand it? Maybe you're missing the point?
why would you assume I'm failing to understand it? Maybe you're missing the point?
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
That explains some things. It's in the best interests of the realtors to insist that nothing's wrong.
Salary to cost ratio out of whack? - no problem! Get that 50 year mortgage!
Even though my husband does work in commercial real estate
That explains some things. It's in the best interests of the realtors to insist that nothing's wrong.
Salary to cost ratio out of whack? - no problem! Get that 50 year mortgage!
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
I think you should study up a bit more.
A "property bubble" is a defined term in real estate. It happens in commercial and residential. By saying Poland is having a property bubble is not accurate and nobody in real estate would use this term at the moment.
I think you should study up a bit more.
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9 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
I see... So, it is the word "bubble" that makes you see red.
the market is saturated
the prices are leveling out to a fair market value.
the prices are leveling out to a fair market value.
I see... So, it is the word "bubble" that makes you see red.
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8 Jan 2012
News / Polish People STILL denied US Entry [96]
That is insulting. Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia have visa waivers and Poland does not??
That is insulting. Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia have visa waivers and Poland does not??
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8 Jan 2012
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
this is so amusing.
especially since the real estate prices are continually going down.
this is so amusing.
Could it be that our old friend Mark is just telling yet more lies?
especially since the real estate prices are continually going down.
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3 Jan 2012
Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]
I have never heard of Busia or Busha, and I was born and raised in Poland with two grandmothers - one in Warsaw (with some Ukrainian ties) and one in southern Poland. I also spent some time among Polish people in Chicago and Connecticut, never heard it there either, so I'm perplexed as to where does it come from as well.
I have never heard of Busia or Busha, and I was born and raised in Poland with two grandmothers - one in Warsaw (with some Ukrainian ties) and one in southern Poland. I also spent some time among Polish people in Chicago and Connecticut, never heard it there either, so I'm perplexed as to where does it come from as well.
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19 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
this gets better and better! Now the "stagers" just clean up the place. And write books about it. ;)
this gets better and better! Now the "stagers" just clean up the place. And write books about it. ;)
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18 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
seriously, you could not separate a piece of real estate from its inhabitants? I stand corrected, then. ;)
She. Of no salient points. I do like your posts.
What you say about "first 8 seconds" is true - if the place doesn't work on first glance, it doesn't work at all.
seriously, you could not separate a piece of real estate from its inhabitants? I stand corrected, then. ;)
^ what he wrote.
She. Of no salient points. I do like your posts.
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17 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
you still don't get it! That's where the best deals are. The smartest buy is always the worst house on the block. Before the "stagers" get their claws in to jack up the price. Getting the yard cleaned and house repainted is completely insignificant amount of money when compared to price of the house.
The number one thing that all home stagers will say is the most important is to clean the house from top to bottom- nobody wants to see somebody else's dirt.
you still don't get it! That's where the best deals are. The smartest buy is always the worst house on the block. Before the "stagers" get their claws in to jack up the price. Getting the yard cleaned and house repainted is completely insignificant amount of money when compared to price of the house.
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17 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
a whole useless industry sprung up in US and some think the rest should follow. Remodeling. Staging. Flipping the house. It has to be modern. Anything short of steel appliances and granite counter tops won't do. What color should the walls be painted, what should it smell like. Bunch of lemmings buying into it. Buying a million dollar house and getting swayed by the color of the walls, or so the statistics say. Frivolous and short-sighted. I know there are idiots that bought houses that way, but nobody I know.
if a hall is messy, if it is painted in garish colours or it smells
a whole useless industry sprung up in US and some think the rest should follow. Remodeling. Staging. Flipping the house. It has to be modern. Anything short of steel appliances and granite counter tops won't do. What color should the walls be painted, what should it smell like. Bunch of lemmings buying into it. Buying a million dollar house and getting swayed by the color of the walls, or so the statistics say. Frivolous and short-sighted. I know there are idiots that bought houses that way, but nobody I know.
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16 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
I just think the decor is the last thing the buyer should consider. Location, price, size, layout are the important factors. And considering the prices in Poland, it's downright foolish to be swayed by staging.
I just think the decor is the last thing the buyer should consider. Location, price, size, layout are the important factors. And considering the prices in Poland, it's downright foolish to be swayed by staging.
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16 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
As a buyer, Yes! I want to see paint that was there more than a week. And to me, staging means that I will be paying for it.
question for you. would you want to see a home that has pictures showing dark purple walls and death metal posters as well as empty bottles of vodka on the shelf?
As a buyer, Yes! I want to see paint that was there more than a week. And to me, staging means that I will be paying for it.
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16 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Pip, I know where you're coming from, but what would be your honest advice to the buyer? Should any of this staging really matter?
Pip, I know where you're coming from, but what would be your honest advice to the buyer? Should any of this staging really matter?
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16 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
That is the sad part.. those books obviously are for the sellers, not the buyers. Smoke and mirrors. Snake oil salesmen. The fact is that cleaning up and repainting the place yourself will probably save you money, even if you hire somebody. And somebody else's clutter is probably a more accurate representation of what the place is going to look like once you move your own clutter in.
There are loads of books, courses, and clients to prove that it does.
That is the sad part.. those books obviously are for the sellers, not the buyers. Smoke and mirrors. Snake oil salesmen. The fact is that cleaning up and repainting the place yourself will probably save you money, even if you hire somebody. And somebody else's clutter is probably a more accurate representation of what the place is going to look like once you move your own clutter in.
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16 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
brand new coat of paint worries me as well, but I'm an exception here, I realize.
Wroclaw: I'm feeling stupid.
brand new coat of paint worries me as well, but I'm an exception here, I realize.
Wroclaw: I'm feeling stupid.
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16 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
yes, exactly! The essential furniture, such as dressers in bedrooms are taken out so the rooms "look" bigger.
I've done my share of staging for photographs, so I know what I'm talking about, too.
I assumed that Poles have enough imagination to overlook somebody else stuff and smart enough to bring a measuring tape. ;)
yes, exactly! The essential furniture, such as dressers in bedrooms are taken out so the rooms "look" bigger.
I've done my share of staging for photographs, so I know what I'm talking about, too.
I assumed that Poles have enough imagination to overlook somebody else stuff and smart enough to bring a measuring tape. ;)