Housing Shortage

[merh]

Sept 9, 2022 12:45:17 GMT abbey1227 said:

Sept 9, 2022 3:40:00 GMT merh said:

This is what i meant about the intersection 

YES! That same thing has been going on around here lately, too

I think because of Twitter and other smart phone based apps, people can coordinated these spontaneous parties/activities and think the cops will be too slow to respond.

It's very annoying and such a waste of time and resources, imo

Remember the story about the dog that bolted through the window because of the firecrackers these idiots were setting off? Did the dog get hit by a car? I'd have to look for it in the pet thread.

Here 

Dog Scared by Intersection Takeover Ran Onto I-805, Was Hit by Car and Died, North Park Woman Says
Police say dangerous intersection takeovers are increasing in popularity around the country
By Joe Little • Published June 7, 2022 • Updated on June 7, 2022

So they do this at intersections shooting off fireworks often near gas stations...

Is the show Street Outlaws?
So these idiots do this thinking they are such rebels.

[abbey1227]

Sept 10, 2022 1:59:13 GMT merh said:

So they do this at intersections shooting off fireworks often near gas stations...

Is the show Street Outlaws?
So these idiots do this thinking they are such rebels.

one of the dumbest, most obnoxious shows they've ever come up with.

But a good example of how even lowlife scumbags can come up with money for the things they want to do.

[merh]

THIS APARTMENT BLOCK IN ST. PETERSBURG HOUSES OVER 18,000 PEOPLE

[abbey1227]

Sept 12, 2022 20:04:21 GMT merh said:

THIS APARTMENT BLOCK IN ST. PETERSBURG HOUSES OVER 18,000 PEOPLE

There is CLEARLY not nearly enough parking.

No wonder many of these places praise public transport........when you've got no other options, of course the train/subway seems nice

[merh]

Sept 12, 2022 22:15:07 GMT abbey1227 said:

Sept 12, 2022 20:04:21 GMT merh said:

There is CLEARLY not nearly enough parking.

No wonder many of these places praise public transport........when you've got no other options, of course the train/subway seems nice

Russia, isn't it?
Hail Putin!

[abbey1227]

Sept 12, 2022 22:19:53 GMT merh said:

Sept 12, 2022 22:15:07 GMT abbey1227 said:

There is CLEARLY not nearly enough parking.

No wonder many of these places praise public transport........when you've got no other options, of course the train/subway seems nice

Russia, isn't it?
Hail Putin!

Pretty sure they had large apartment complexes to house all those people before Putin came to power.

My Russian buddy was telling us how families had to apply and wait for bigger apartments.......and it almost always came down to how connected you were with people in power.

[merh]

Sept 12, 2022 22:23:01 GMT abbey1227 said:

Sept 12, 2022 22:19:53 GMT merh said:

Russia, isn't it?
Hail Putin!

Pretty sure they had large apartment complexes to house all those people before Putin came to power.

My Russian buddy was telling us how families had to apply and wait for bigger apartments.......and it almost always came down to how connected you were with people in power.

Like your social worker looking for love thread?

So some people like to exploit others for gain?

[abbey1227]

Sept 13, 2022 0:34:00 GMT merh said:

Sept 12, 2022 22:23:01 GMT abbey1227 said:

Pretty sure they had large apartment complexes to house all those people before Putin came to power.

My Russian buddy was telling us how families had to apply and wait for bigger apartments.......and it almost always came down to how connected you were with people in power.

Like your social worker looking for love thread?

So some people like to exploit others for gain?

Isn't everyone looking for love?      Except for those who have given up on it, of course.

Millions love to exploit others. It's a very common characteristic........I'm only shocked by how little gain they'll do it over.

[merh]

Sept 13, 2022 1:41:20 GMT abbey1227 said:

Sept 13, 2022 0:34:00 GMT merh said:

Like your social worker looking for love thread?

So some people like to exploit others for gain?

Isn't everyone looking for love?      Except for those who have given up on it, of course.

Millions love to exploit others. It's a very common characteristic........I'm only shocked by how little gain they'll do it over.

Sweet things?

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for something

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

It is amazing how little they'll do it for.

Joy.
Kili just hairballed. Need to go clean it up.

They are all shedding from the heat.
Poor babies.

[abbey1227]

Sept 13, 2022 7:38:09 GMT merh said:

Sept 13, 2022 1:41:20 GMT abbey1227 said:

Isn't everyone looking for love?      Except for those who have given up on it, of course.

Millions love to exploit others. It's a very common characteristic........I'm only shocked by how little gain they'll do it over.

Sweet things?

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for something

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

It is amazing how little they'll do it for.

Joy.
Kili just hairballed. Need to go clean it up.

They are all shedding from the heat.
Poor babies.

I know, I've seen plenty of it.......and for such small amounts. Sometimes it's even the victims that put up with a lot for what? a tiny portion of attention/love?

I got ya beat. My pup did a number inside her kennel yesterday while a buddy was visiting. It was so bad and so foul, I let her stew in it for awhile as punishment. It's like she's messing with me on purpose. She did the same number (just not messy and walked in) in my wagon the other day on the way to get her nails trimmed.

Box fans, at least? Ice on a plate/pan in front of the fan?

[merh]

Sept 13, 2022 10:30:20 GMT abbey1227 said:

Sept 13, 2022 7:38:09 GMT merh said:

Sweet things?

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for something

Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused

It is amazing how little they'll do it for.

Joy.
Kili just hairballed. Need to go clean it up.

They are all shedding from the heat.
Poor babies.

I know, I've seen plenty of it.......and for such small amounts. Sometimes it's even the victims that put up with a lot for what? a tiny portion of attention/love?

I got ya beat. My pup did a number inside her kennel yesterday while a buddy was visiting. It was so bad and so foul, I let her stew in it for awhile as punishment. It's like she's messing with me on purpose. She did the same number (just not messy and walked in) in my wagon the other day on the way to get her nails trimmed.

Box fans, at least? Ice on a plate/pan in front of the fan?

They are planted in front of the box fans.

Thor is there in all his Maine Coon fluffy glory right now.
The ikea bookcase boxes are in the living room waiting for it to cool down so I can put them together without sweating off a gallon or 2. With the door open in the morning the fan pulls in cool air. Thor will sit between the fan & the door or on the boxes to catch the expelled breeze.

Kili is leaning against my leg with the tower fan blowing directly on her.

[merh]

[abbey1227]

Sept 27, 2022 11:50:57 GMT merh said:

Always a new wrinkle.

Does that seem like a decent price to you?

I really think some banking/investor types should start offering Group Mortgages for interested parties........to buy/rent to own whole apartment buildings.

[merh]

HOME CONSTRUCTION
San Diego County, City Resolve to Build 10,000 Housing Units on Government Land
The rare summit at San Diego State University's Montezuma Hall was the first time the two bodies met since April 2000
By City News Service • Published October 3, 2022 • Updated on October 3, 2022 at 1:38 pm

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors and San Diego City Council Monday agreed unanimously on a resolution aligning the two bodies in plans to construct 10,000 units of housing on government-owned land, use available funding for housing and explore residential density options.

"The resolution the county and city passed allows us to drive toward an ambitious goal of building more affordable housing in the region and puts us in alignment with how to achieve it," said Nathan Fletcher, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. "This was another important step in strengthening our relationship with the city of San Diego. I hope the other 17 jurisdictions and numerous agencies see this as motivation to join us as we work to build 10,000 units of housing on government land by 2030."

The rare joint-summit at San Diego State University's Montezuma Hall was the first time the two bodies met since April 25, 2000. It featured presentations by a local affordable housing expert, a philanthropic organization and the San Diego Housing Commission detailing housing needs and potential solutions.

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"Housing is a human right," said San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera. "The actions taken today by the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors are a step toward accelerating the production of affordable homes so all San Diegans can benefit from the foundation for opportunity that stable housing provides."

The resolution commits the county and city to:

Support efforts to strengthen, streamline and address permitting and other barriers to accelerating housing production
Support efforts to build 10,000 affordable homes on government- owned land and maximize the community benefits on these properties, including alignment with transit lines, Climate Action Plan goals and ensuring that construction creates well-paying jobs
Support efforts to leverage public, private and other funds to accelerate affordable housing with urgency
Support the exploration of the densification of properties owned by the San Diego Housing Commission or its nonprofit affiliate and further expand housing services.

More than 150 people attended the meeting, with more than 50 people speaking to the housing crisis.

Four of the five members of the Board of Supervisors and eight of nine city councilmembers voted in favor of the resolution. Supervisor Jim Desmond and Councilwoman Vivian Moreno were absent.

[merh]

All the comments point out it's Ghosts

[abbey1227]

Oct 15, 2022 20:11:35 GMT merh said:

All the comments point out it's Ghosts

I've heard of people living in the crappiest and crime filled of areas because that's what they grew up with and has them feeling most comfortable.

Blood dripping down walls, steps, etc

[merh]

Company that makes rent-setting software for landlords sued for collusion
RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to raise rents, says lawsuit.
by Heather Vogell, ProPublica - Oct 24, 2022 6:21am PST

Renters filed a lawsuit this week alleging that a company that makes price-setting software for apartments and nine of the nation’s biggest property managers formed a cartel to artificially inflate rents in violation of federal law.

The lawsuit was filed days after ProPublica published an investigation raising concerns that the software, sold by Texas-based RealPage, is potentially pushing rent prices above competitive levels, facilitating price-fixing, or both.

The proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in US District Court in San Diego.

In an email, a RealPage representative said that the company “strongly denies the allegations and will vigorously defend against the lawsuit.” She declined to comment further, saying the company does not comment on pending litigation.

The nine property managers named in the lawsuit did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

They included some of the nation’s largest landlords, such as Greystar, Lincoln Property Company, Equity Residential, Mid-America Apartment Communities, and FPI Management—which together manage hundreds of thousands of apartments.

Four of the five renters named in the suit were Greystar tenants. A fifth rented from Security Properties. Their apartments were located in San Diego, San Francisco, and two Washington state cities, Redmond and Everett.

The lawsuit accused the property managers and RealPage of forming “a cartel to artificially inflate the price of and artificially decrease the supply and output of multifamily residential real estate leases from competitive levels.”

RealPage’s software uses an algorithm to churn through a trove of data each night to suggest daily prices for available rental units. The software uses not only information about the apartment being priced and the property where it is located, but also private data on what nearby competitors are charging in rents. The software considers actual rents paid to those rivals—not just what they are advertising, the company told ProPublica.

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ProPublica’s investigation found that the software’s design and reach have raised questions among experts about whether it is helping the country’s biggest landlords indirectly coordinate pricing—potentially in violation of federal law. In one neighborhood in downtown Seattle, ProPublica found, 70 percent of more than 9,000 apartments were controlled by just 10 property managers, who all used RealPage pricing software in at least some of their buildings.

RealPage told ProPublica that the company “uses aggregated market data from a variety of sources in a legally compliant manner.”

The company also said that landlords who use employees to manually set prices “typically” conduct phone surveys to check competitors’ rents, which the company says could result in anti-competitive behavior.

“RealPage’s revenue management solutions prioritize a property’s own internal supply/demand dynamics over external factors such as competitors’ rents,” a company statement said, “and therefore help eliminate the risk of collusion that could occur with manual pricing.”

The lawsuit said that RealPage’s software helps stagger lease renewals to artificially smooth out natural imbalances in supply and demand, which discourages landlords from undercutting pricing achieved by the cartel. Property managers “thus held vacant rental units unoccupied for periods of time (rejecting the historical adage to keep the ‘heads in the beds’) to ensure that, collectively, there is not one period in which the market faces an oversupply of residential real estate properties for lease, keeping prices higher,” it said. Such staggering helped the group avoid “a race to the bottom” on rents, the lawsuit said.

RealPage brags that clients—who agree to provide RealPage real-time access to sensitive and nonpublic data—experience “rental rate improvements, year over year, between 5% and 12% in every market,” the lawsuit said.

RealPage encourages property companies to have daily calls with a RealPage pricing adviser and discourages deviating from the rent price suggested by the software, the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit was filed by four law firms and a nonprofit, Justice Catalyst Law, dedicated to developing cases and legal strategies that advance economic and social justice. Gary Smith Jr., one of the lawyers involved, said the investigation into the case had been going on for more than a year.

“Today’s lawsuit plausibly alleges that Lessors of rental units have coordinated to drive rents up to unprecedented levels, exacerbating the nation’s affordable housing crisis,” Smith said in a media release.

RealPage counts some of the largest property managers in the country among its clients. Many favor cities where rent has been rising rapidly, according to a ProPublica analysis of five of the country’s top 10 property managers as of 2020. All five use RealPage pricing software in at least some buildings, and together they control thousands of apartments in metro areas such as Denver; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta; and Seattle, where rents for a typical two-bedroom apartment rose 30 percent or more between 2014 and 2019.

Greystar and FPI Management each control hundreds of buildings in metro areas where rents have risen steeply in recent years. And Equity Residential, Lincoln Property Company, and Mid-America Apartment Communities each manage dozens of buildings in high-growth markets.

RealPage’s clients may gravitate toward high rent-growth markets for several reasons. For instance, tenants in those areas will bear more rent hikes and so offer an opportunity to landlords to make more money.

But, RealPage says its software, formerly known as YieldStar, steers pricing that beats the market in areas where it operates.

“Find out how YieldStar can help you outperform the market 3% to 7%,” RealPage urges potential clients on its website

[abbey1227]

Oct 24, 2022 23:25:21 GMT merh said:

Company that makes rent-setting software for landlords sued for collusion
RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to raise rents, says lawsuit.
by Heather Vogell, ProPublica - Oct 24, 2022 6:21am PST

Renters filed a lawsuit this week alleging that a company that makes price-setting software for apartments and nine of the nation’s biggest property managers formed a cartel to artificially inflate rents in violation of federal law.

Artificially inflate? Hey, if nobody was willing to pay the asking price, it'd come down.

[merh]

Oct 25, 2022 12:20:13 GMT abbey1227 said:

Oct 24, 2022 23:25:21 GMT merh said:

Artificially inflate? Hey, if nobody was willing to pay the asking price, it'd come down.

So just live in their car until they can find a place to rent?

Its not like buying a home, dude.

[abbey1227]

Oct 25, 2022 14:43:20 GMT merh said:

Oct 25, 2022 12:20:13 GMT abbey1227 said:

Artificially inflate? Hey, if nobody was willing to pay the asking price, it'd come down.

So just live in their car until they can find a place to rent?

Its not like buying a home, dude.

I've been in the position of having to find a rental, trying to find a home AND needing to locate a newer vehicle.  

It's not all part of adulting? This is a bit like that Employer/Employee argument you and I repeatedly have. You find yourself always depending on others to do right by you (in your opinion)

I see it as a precarious and risky situation that it best handled by limiting how often you depend on others.