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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