Archive for December, 2007

18 Dec

Where does one find the data to utilize the Economic Valuation System?

The Economic Valuation System (EVS) is very effective as the most comprehensive pro-active due diligence checklist available. In response to numerous requests, NetGain is in the process of putting together a printable brochure that will give directions for finding information for the 100 plus EVS factors. It is scheduled for release in the first quarter […]

18 Dec

Which government plan for the subprime mortgage problem do you favor?

A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce rules and laws. The perfect balance for a government responsible to a capitalistic democracy is to enact rules and laws that have minimal interference with the free markets.
The subprime mortgage problem was created by four parties: Lenders, borrowers, investors […]

06 Dec

What is the fallout going to be from the subprime disaster?

The Federal Reserve recently estimated the total market value of home real estate to be about $21 trillion with total home mortgage debt at approximately $10.1 trillion. That means U.S. homeowners’ equity was approximately $10.9 trillion in mid-2007. The second quarter equity was down about $6 billion from the first quarter of the year, but […]

06 Dec

Why are housing prices up in Silicon Valley, California?

Two reasons: (1) The most important factor is jobs. The numbers in Silicon Valley for job creation during the past year are impressive. (2) The second reason is education. The Silicon Valley area has an extraordinary combination of highly rated primary and secondary schools and junior, four year, and graduate colleges.