Monthly Archives: October 2011

2012 CA housing forecast: More of the same

By Don Dunning | October 24, 2011

At the recent fall meeting of the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) in San Jose, I heard C.A.R. Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young give members a glimpse of what to expect in the 2012 real estate market. Appleton-Young said that “the economy has started to stall and weaken” and "consumers are shaken up."

Just as 2011 is projected to end up much like 2010, 2012 is predicted to continue the pattern. The basic message: Don’t expect much improvement in the near future.

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Carmel Poodle Parade, 10/1/11

By Don Dunning | October 2, 2011

Something else to add to why Northern California is one of the greatest places in the world: Poodle Day at Carmel-by-the-Sea, recognized as one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. As long-time poodle owners and lovers of everything doggie, my wife Sonia and I were excited to find out about this annual event. […]

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