I wish that I could figure this out for myself, but …. Is there anyway to search houses forsale in willowgrove?

http://tinyurl.com/4ctsc4

I hadn’t noticed that mls.ca is now forwarding to realtor.ca. I see no “community search” function on this site at all. I have heard that Microsoft will be updating their Virtual Earth maps for Saskatoon this fall. Hopefully that issue will be fixed soon.

as Norm mentioned this map is missing neighborhoods.

on the main screen of the old mls web site their was search for communities which included more neighborhoods, is this still available?

Congrats – as Vinny pointed out, you managed to buy over $50,000 of AAPL at pretty much the absolute split second lows of the session and then immediately sell for a quick profit.

Meanwhile, the stock closed down (again) 3% on the day.

My two cents wasn’t meant for day flippers – but for more of a buy and hold (or in Apple’s case, don’t buy and don’t hold) strategy. The earnings expectations for the company are unattainable high, it’s iconic CEO (probably tied with Buffett as the most branded CEO out there right now, now that Gates has stepped down) is a cancer survivor, and it’s computer products only fly in times of high disposable income.

Norm, I’ve been thinking about your question, but haven’t had time to give an adequate response (my gut feeling is to say “cash”, for what I like, but I’ll think about it some more – I too was caught up in the debates last night).

Tough to feel too bad for people trying to flip houses while so many can’t afford them. Or being greedy instead of selling for a modest profit now, when would have been huge a few months ago, and now risk losing everything.

The U of S is planning a big new dorm, and Saskatoon housing is planning a big new housing tower downtown. What’s that going to do to the rental market? Suddenly all the land lords are going to wish they’d sold now and the specuflippers won’t have high rent to fall back on.

http://www.srar.ca/stoonmap.php

Area search ???

thanks in advance.

Commodity markets are notoriously volatile. Historically speaking, commodity booms have almost always went ‘bust’ to some extent.

A quick google search of “commodity boom bust cycles” should get your research started.

Many argue that it’s different this time because of sheer population pressure and growth in India and China. However, this analysis seems to assume a linear, progressive industrialization trend in these countries, something that, IMO, is far from guaranteed.

Here’s a few ‘boom forever’ articles.

http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/commodities/why-the-commodities-boom-is-different-this-time.aspx

http://www.financialsense.com/captain/log.html

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/01/14/business/commod.php

ESLR is another under-priced stock – if the US approves the 20 % tax credit bill, this one will move even more. Very cheap solar stock…Hmmmmmm solar you say, how much oil does it need to operate ?

I realize people will buy 500.00 laptops before 2k laptops, but sometimes you have to dig deeper for the right info.

DISCLAIMER: I own ESLR allready – Not pumping the stock – just pointing it. Do your own research.

MVA

You just made 4k off a 7.29% gain? 96 -103. So you bought 54k worth of apple just yesterday? That’s one hell of a large transation!!!

Keep us up to date on your view of Saskatoon when you get here and have gotten a chance to settle in renting and into your job.

All the best!

$ 103 – 4k to the good – not bad for a mornings work – the health thing was a hoak – Steve did not have a heart attack – Just my 4 k, er, 2 cents.

MVA

Warren said:

MVATRAIL

Just my two cents – but I wouldn’t be loading up on AAPL. I see them only having lower to go. Beyond the whole cannibalism of their iphone, the end of the product cycle of their ipod, and the continuing questionable health of Mr. Jobs – they’re going to be hit the hardest in an economic downturn. The slew of downgrades they got at the beginning of the week echoed this. When times are tight are parents going to be buying their kids a $500 laptop or a $2,000 laptop for school? Look at a five year graph – it’s been a bubblicious stock.

http://www.financialpost.com/news/story.html?id=856108

I don’t know too much about stocks, but I would say stay away from automakers, oil and gas, banks, and commodities ( huge bubble here). Only 2 years ago potash corp was trading at 30/share. Since then it has been in bubble territory.

Truth is, I haven’t got the foggiest idea what I’m doing, but I am aware of that news and the fact that PCS took a huge hit yesterday. I’m wondering though if a 26% drop is justified.

I’m hoping that I can’t lose my money any faster than the guy who is currently managing it.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2008/10/02/markets-drop.html

Also, shows Merrill Lynch still has some pull, those guys who say Saskatoon has Canada’s most over priced housing are still listened to by a lot of people!

Sorry for leaving you hanging. Watching debates this evening.

I was quite serious but I’m not easily offended. I suppose I should be asking that question elsewhere. I am actually looking to make some changes.

I’ll just be quiet now… (slink, slink, slink)

So… are you trolling on your own blog now?

Darn… where is that sarcasm detector…

What do you like?

I’m thinking Potash Corp and Research in Motion.

Just my two cents – but I wouldn’t be loading up on AAPL. I see them only having lower to go. Beyond the whole cannibalism of their iphone, the end of the product cycle of their ipod, and the continuing questionable health of Mr. Jobs – they’re going to be hit the hardest in an economic downturn. The slew of downgrades they got at the beginning of the week echoed this. When times are tight are parents going to be buying their kids a $500 laptop or a $2,000 laptop for school? Look at a five year graph – it’s been a bubblicious stock.

Anybody else getting hammered tonight?

Just checked 2 of my mutual funds – down 37 % and 38% ytd – Panic ? Not me – AAPL is at a 52 week low – new products to be released in 2 weeks – time to load up. When others panic – I buy. You can still make $$$ in these troubled times.

MVA

Click on the first video, the guy is gonna have a stroke talking about the bailout.