One thing interesting in the CAR release was the state's "unsold inventory index," which rose to 8.7 months of supply of homes for sale, up from 4.7 months in March 2006. [read post]

  In addition, they should be wary when dealing with someone who does any of the following:• Makes an offer that sounds too good to be true;• Gives an unqualified promise, such as to obtain short sale approval, stop foreclosure, or other assurances;• Is unconcerned about the sales price, possession of the property, and other significant terms of sale;• Is unconcerned about the short sale seller’s financial situation;• Is involved in a… [read post]

"Please note, by the way, as can be read at Wikipedia, that "A bong, also commonly known as a water pipe, is a smoking device, generally used to smoke cannabis, tobacco, or other substances", and that a "bong hit" according to the Urban Dictionary means "to enhale smoke from a bong".I have more than a cursory interest in this subject, having edited John Kaplan's pioneer book: Marijuana: The New Prohibition.5. [read post]

Zagaris discussed the British Commission on Inquiry’s investigation of alleged corruption in the BVI as well as the Biden memorandum declaring anti-corruption a core U.S. national security interest. [read post]