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04-14-2013, 08:55 PM
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Is this some kind of joke? Why would supposedly respectable people and organizations 'fall' for Zillows propaganda by participating in a Housing Forum sponsored by Zillow? Don't they realise that Zillow spews false and misleading data almost non-stop and pretend like it is factual information?
Forum on the Future of Housing: What's Next for Housing... - Eventbrite
The whole concept loses any credibilty when the the main event features Zillows Chief Economist Stan Humphries who had absolutely zero real estate experience prior to his gig at Zillow. 'Humpty Dumpty' is the architect of Zillows fundamentally flawed Zestimate algorithm which is notorious for 17% of zestimates being more than 25% incorrect, and as his data analysis is based on the information that Zillow publishes that is compiled from Zillows nonsense Zestimates it raises questions to the validity of any perspective that he presents. Perhaps the Senators participating need to call Stan out on his background and lack of relevant experience in housing to substantiate any valid perspective when his source data is questionable at best, to put it politely.
"With a special overview of the nation's housing market by
Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries"
AGENDA:
8:00 AM: Breakfast
8:25 AM: Welcome
8:30 AM: Opening Address: The Honorable Johnny Isakson, United States Senator
9:00 AM: Overview of the Nation's Housing Market: Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries
9:30 AM: Panel 1: The Future of Housing Demand
10:40 AM: Short Break
10:50 AM: Panel 2: The Future of Mortgage Finance
12:00 PM: Closing Address: The Honorable Jeff Merkley, United States Senator
12:30 PM: Adjourn + Boxed Lunch |
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04-14-2013, 09:17 PM
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Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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OK, Mr "I hate Z"
Get off your high horse of dumping on Zillow.
We all know what Z is and is not.
Your foaming at the mouth merely proves that you breathe through your mouth.
And, did you miss the part about the free breakfast?
I think I might show just for that.
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04-14-2013, 09:30 PM
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Location: NJ
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You should seriously consider professional help. You are letting Zillow rule your life.
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04-14-2013, 10:20 PM
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It is not uncommon for firms / indivuals that are not particualrly well regarded by others in their field to increase their "apparent legitimacy" by associating with politicians...
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04-16-2013, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chet everett
It is not uncommon for firms / indivuals that are not particualrly well regarded by others in their field to increase their "apparent legitimacy" by associating with politicians...
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Unfortunately you are right and I suppose sucking up to nouveau riche companies like Zillow is always a source of additional campaign donations. |
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04-16-2013, 03:35 PM
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Zillow estimate for the house I'm buying is $367k. Appraisal is $370k.
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04-16-2013, 05:43 PM
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Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA & El Pescadero, BCS MX.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckd83
Zillow estimate for the house I'm buying is $367k. Appraisal is $370k.
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In these parts we call that "Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn from time to time"  |
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04-17-2013, 10:21 PM
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Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
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Zillow is horrible for specific house values. But they have a good read on the total market trends in a city. I would listen to something at that level. But I would never look at a particular home value.
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