Do you think the banks really needed government's aid and taxpayer money?
- No, some of them will have to go bankrupt as a logical consequence for their poor decisions and irresponsible lending. (50%, 1 Votes)
- Not anymore, but they needed help to survive. (50%, 1 Votes)
- Yes, we need stable banks and financial system in general. (0%, 0 Votes)
- Yes, banks are still unstable and need to be nationalized. (0%, 0 Votes)
- No, they have to pay back the bailout money. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 2
Start Date: April 17, 2009 @ 8:56 am
End Date: No Expiry
US home price dropped 20% in 2008! We have hit a bottom, but is it THE bottom?
- We have not yet hit the real bottom, but we're close. (59%, 17 Votes)
- Not even close! Home prices will continue to drop. (28%, 8 Votes)
- Yes, we have hit THE bottom - prices will start to slowly go up. (14%, 4 Votes)
- I don't care! (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 29
Start Date: March 31, 2009 @ 11:01 am
End Date: No Expiry
How long will the recession last?
- more than 1 year (57%, 12 Votes)
- 1 year (24%, 5 Votes)
- a long time (10%, 2 Votes)
- not long (10%, 2 Votes)
- there is no recession (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 21
Start Date: January 9, 2009 @ 6:13 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Would you consider buying/selling your home during the winter holiday season?
- Yes (38%, 13 Votes)
- No, moving is too painful (29%, 10 Votes)
- Only if I get a good deal (24%, 8 Votes)
- Yes, I have no choice (9%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 34
Start Date: December 4, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How will the results of the recent presidential election affect your decision to buy a home within the next 6 months?
- I will wait to see how the economy changes after Obama takes office (60%, 9 Votes)
- Because of the outcome, I will purchase (33%, 5 Votes)
- What election? (7%, 1 Votes)
- Because of the outcome, I will not purchase (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 15
Start Date: November 15, 2008 @ 1:39 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is the most important factor when buying a home?
- Location (63%, 26 Votes)
- Price (24%, 10 Votes)
- Quality of building (7%, 3 Votes)
- Infrastructure (2%, 1 Votes)
- Proximity to work/school (2%, 1 Votes)
- Parking availability (0%, 0 Votes)
- Other (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 41
Start Date: October 2, 2008 @ 11:44 am
End Date: No Expiry
Did you have your home inspected prior to purchasing it
- My Realtor suggested my home inspector – I was happy with the inspection (39%, 17 Votes)
- My Realtor suggested my home inspector – I was NOT happy with the inspection (25%, 11 Votes)
- A friend or family member suggested my home inspector – I was NOT happy with the inspection (18%, 8 Votes)
- I didn't have my property inspected (11%, 5 Votes)
- A friend or family member suggested my home inspector – I was happy with the inspection (7%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 44
Start Date: September 19, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
End Date: No Expiry
What type of loan do you have?
- 3/1 ARM (33%, 7 Votes)
- Fixed 30yr (29%, 6 Votes)
- 5/1 ARM (19%, 4 Votes)
- Interest Only (10%, 2 Votes)
- Other (5%, 1 Votes)
- Fixed 15yr (5%, 1 Votes)
- No loan - paid cash (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 21
Start Date: August 15, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
End Date: No Expiry
How did you find the home you purchased?
- Internet (47%, 17 Votes)
- Realtor (31%, 11 Votes)
- Other (22%, 8 Votes)
- Newspaper/Magazine (0%, 0 Votes)
- Open House (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
Start Date: August 4, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Would you buy a property in this market?
- I will wait until the market improves (44%, 17 Votes)
- I would... if I had money for down payment (23%, 9 Votes)
- I bought one recently - got a great deal (21%, 8 Votes)
- I am in the market for a home (8%, 3 Votes)
- I bought one recently - bad mistake (5%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 39
Start Date: July 24, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Would you refer a friend to your real estate agent?
- Yes, I love my Realtor (36%, 9 Votes)
- I have no friends (28%, 7 Votes)
- No way, he/she sucks! (24%, 6 Votes)
- Maybe (12%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 25
Start Date: July 15, 2008 @ 5:12 pm
End Date: No Expiry
