Rob Oryl's (valuationnation) Blog

I am fairly new to active rain but I am quickily understanding the concept of starting an endless conversation about points. Many active and featured posts go on and on as the poster and commenters accumalate points for the sake of points. Please join in my endless conversation as I'm all about b...

Now is the time to buy or build! Economic stimulus package(s)$$$ Market Conditions Addendum to the Appraisal Report: http://www.naifa.com/about/New_Form1004mc.pdf The two longest recessions since the great depression have both been 16 months (early 70's & 80's). We are at 13 months and counting. ...

Operations:The week started with rapid volume once again as 2008 came to a close. Professionals everywhere appeared to cram in a full week's worth of work into three days. We welcomed in 2009! Economic News:The stimulus package slated to be the new president's first action in office is being push...

Happy New Year. Its 2009 now!

Ed Jeffry - Private Mortgage Specialist - Pleasanton, CA - recently sent me an email with certain statistical data that suggest the US Housing market is moving already: The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index ofmortgage applications for the week ending December 19 soar...

When do you believe the US housing market will rebound? I would appreciate your input. Please visit here to vote: http://polls.linkedin.com/p/13511/vdcti   You will be able to view the responses and statistical breakdown. All responses greatly appreciated. LinkedIn invites welcome rob@valuation-n...

It was Christmas Thursday! Operations:Volume was rapid early in the week before the holiday. Thank you to everyone for keeping us busy. Enjoy the holiday season:The shopping is finally over. Cookies and christmas treats are everywhere. I hope you received the present you were wishing for. Network...

Here's a break down of the economic stimulus package I received via email from James G. McConnell, attorney at law (Illinois):o Spending breakdown:§ $600 million for airport construction§ $12.8 billion for highway and bridge construction§ $500 million for Amtrak capital construction§ $3.6 billion...

Thank you to everyone who wished us a merry christmas, happy holidays, or told us to enjoy the season (we are). We are thankful for all of our friends, associates, and family especially after the tough economic times in 2008. I hope you and yours have a great holiday season.Merry Christmas to all...

Tom Kolesk recently asked a poll question on his linkIn profile about social networking on the web: http://polls.linkedin.com/p/13512/pefqs I have seen preliminary results and active rain is not getting the support I expected. Check it out. Vote. You can also check out Tom's profile if you clink ...