From the Daily Mail:
Condo crash deepens as cities see prices plunge nearly 20% – the worst slide since the Great Financial Crisis
Florida‘s condo slump is now the worst since the Great Financial Crisis — and the numbers are getting hard to ignore.
Across the state, condo values are down 9.9 percent over the past 12 months of 2025, according to new data shared by housing analyst Nick Gerli — the steepest one-year drop since 2009.
But that figure masks far steeper losses in parts of the state, where values have plunged well into double digits in just the last year.
On the gulf side of the state, Punta Gorda has been hit hardest, with condo prices down 18.6 percent year-over-year.
Cape Coral is not far behind at 14.2 percent, followed by Tampa and parts of Sarasota which recorded price drops of between 12 and 18 percent year-over-year, Gerli said.
In South Florida, Broward County is down 11.9 percent, Palm Beach 11.4 percent and Miami-Dade 7.2 percent — meaning the drops have spread beyond smaller Gulf Coast markets where the problem was contained.
The scale of the declines is alarming. Double-digit price drops in a single year are rare outside of full-blown housing crashes.
Gerli said that on average, Florida condo values are down 13 percent from their peak.
Florida houses roughly a fifth of all US condos, and was long considered a hotspot for retirees, first-time buyers, and foreign investors. Pandemic buyers flocked to the area to work remotely, but that trend went bust this year.
The drop in condo prices comes as inventory has surged, with condos flooding the market and buyers bombarded with options.
Many condo owners are selling due to skyrocketing homeowner association fees and high insurance premiums, if they can even get insurance at all.
The problem grew even worse over the summer, when the Sunshine State’s residents who flocked there for affordable condos found themselves suddenly stuck with old properties worth virtually nothing they are desperate to escape.
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Condos and HOA crap.
The gift that keeps on giving. When you can’t pay the PoPo you supported for years will drag you on the street. Then the neighbors you helped will complain you are in a tent.
Maduro is getting better justice than many Americans are.
How about making everything in a store a dollar, and keeping your religion stuff to yourself
Mother of 2 children confronts creepy and unapologetic Christian cashier for forcefully trying to convert her children while they were shopping at the dollar store.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/1q29xog/mother_of_2_children_confronts_creepy_and/
Something fitting for a Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2L-R8NgrA
Seeing the reaction of the far left and main stream media to operation Absolute Resolve has convinced me it was the right thing to do. They are in meltdown mode defending this drug trafficker. We live in interesting times.
Florida and Phoenix always seem to be the first to dive in house prices. Northern NJ and suburban regional NY, not really. It plateaus here before rising again. South Jersey is Delaware so no one knows what goes on down there. Maybe they dredge for abalone or something.
https://www.worldometers.info/oil/oil-reserves-by-country/
What a brilliant move. And it was surgical in precision.
China just shit their pants.
Lol!
Fast Eddie,
I’m sure RentBore and a couple other people here soiled their pants as well. Just waiting for RentBore to tell us a story about another Tranny he met and how he/she had to find a safe space and therapy after the operation took place.
Chad,
LMAO! Well done.
Fast: I think you are too complacent over NYC metro area housing prices. Talked with a lot of young people over the Christmas holidays, and the mood is pretty glum. Quite a few well into their 30s, married kids still renting, student loans, day care costs, layoffs. Those with jobs apprehensive going forward, major concerns with AI. And NYC tons of white collar jobs that are vulnerable to AI. You seem to ignore all this, and somehow think NYC is immune. I don’t think that’s the case.
German Eddy,
Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, has walked free after President Donald Trump pardoned him – a man once characterised as the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with over 400 tonnes of cocaine.
Chad Powers says:
January 4, 2026 at 8:28 am
They are in meltdown mode defending this drug trafficker. We live in interesting times.
Juan Orlando Hernández mission, with his main competitor now removed, is to fund the midterms
Chad: I don’t think Trump should have done it. So much for staying out of foreign wars and not conducting regime changes. And we are going to run the place, what could go wrong? So much for peace talks with Russia and Ukraine, and what about China with Taiwan?
That all said watching the far left have a meltdown over this is bizarre. They are defending brutal dictator, drug runner, destroyed his country, enriched himself, and caused millions to flee, and the Left is outraged what has happened to him. I agree with Fast that far leftists have some sort of sickness, or condition.
VAG,
Tell us about that Juan Hernandez dude, I’m not sure we understand. 🙄
3b,
The only way of really telling where, how and why with housing in the NYC sphere is if there’s an avalanche of inventory suddenly emerging. 2026 will mirror 2025 and 2024. Otherwise, still the same; high prices and a fight for houses.
Fast: Perhsps, for the short to medium term, but long term I don’t see it. NYC ecommy is office jobs AI is and will continue to negatively impact that going forward. As for an avalanche of inventory, it might not be far fetched. North Jersey has a large number of senior citizens, many of them with houses. One way or the other they will become available for sale, while AI continues to lead to job destruction.
Fast: I agree with VAG/ Art on this, why did Trump pardon thr convicted drug runner after being tried in a U.S. court and sentenced to 40 years, and serves barley a year, to get back at Biden?? Now invade Venezuela to arrest and try Maduro for drug running? It makes absolutely no sense.
The world is a better place without Maduro. We should all sleep better now that he has been removed. It’s OK to not like how that sausage was made, but don’t for one second believe anyone is crying over his capture, especially in Venezuela. Expats are celebrating in the streets around the world, and celebrating quietly within the country (where they still risk their lives given the uncertainty.)
Return to a pre-Chavez Venezuela is a win for this hemisphere, and nothing would be better than seeing Venezuela return to its provenance as the wealthiest country in Latin America.
Rent, thanks for the defense. Not necessary, but appreciated. I felt the same way about that post, but I have thick skin like an armadillo.
Darkie, thanks for the advice on the interview. Again, most of the answers were obvious. Being on the other side of the table for the hiring of close to triple digits worth of employees, I gained the same perspective as that hiring expert in the video you shared. My issue has never been the interview. It’s always been, getting the interview.
Whoever suggested balls to the wall? Juice was it? I am there already. Heck, I’ve even begun cold calling owners of vendors we worked with. They all know, me, so it’s okay. And many are having the types of issues which I am probably one of the most competent in NYC to solve. But they all are simply not hiring so far.
This week, I applied to four positions which are nearly ideal for me, albeit to which I am overqualified to work. But I am not looking for a high salary. It’s no longer necessary with my savings. I really only need healthcare. Truth be told, if someone Googles me, it’s not this blog that comes up. It’s actually my son and his catastrophic illness that is revealed. I am sure it’s a deterrent to hiring. Nonetheless, I will either find someone who vets poorly, or a company that is large enough (like RRD, where I am focusing) that can absorb the D’s insurance costs without it impacting company profit. Small businesses are clearly not an option here. Large businesses, outside of AI and related, are waiting to hire.
Either way, I am doubling down on my efforts as my measly unemployment has run out and I am nearing the end of my severance. I do have Cobra through the end of the year.
Grim: Well said.
Delcy Rodriguez , Maduro s VP who is a hard core socialist and sort of running the place now, loves designer shoes and hand bags. These Socialists love the finer things in life. Oh the irony.
3B,
Wag the dog on Maduro. More alpha male leadership with complete disregard to unintended consequences. Like with Iraq. Imperialism is alive and well. Not sure why he deserves the peace prize as he completely disregards international law regularly and is running around the world provoking invasions, but what do I know?
Also, Venezuela feels like the start of the next Iraq or Afghanistan. The world is certainly better off without Maduro. But for a candidate who ran on ending wars and wasting US dollars on these foreign efforts. It’s just another Taco. What’s going to fill the vacuum. The moment we begin stealing their oil, we are no better than China. Actually worse.
Yes, but why not Russia next?
Turkey? Colombia?
grim says:
January 4, 2026 at 10:29 am
The world is a better place without Maduro. We should all sleep better now that he has been removed. It’s OK to not like how that sausage was made, but don’t for one second believe anyone is crying over his capture, especially in Venezuela. Expats are celebrating in the streets around the world, and celebrating quietly within the country (where they still risk their lives given the uncertainty.)
Return to a pre-Chavez Venezuela is a win for this hemisphere, and nothing would be better than seeing Venezuela return to its provenance as the wealthiest country in Latin America.
Cuba next, and that may have been by design.
The attack on Venezuela and the capture of the country’s president has sparked fears that the US plans to take over Greenland, a territory which President Trump has repeatedly said is vital to America’s security interests.
Hours after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was taken into custody on drug trafficking charges, Katie Miller, the wife of Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Steven Miller, shared a controversial post seemingly calling for the US to take the Arctic island over.
Miller, a conservative podcaster, posted a map of the Danish territory covered by the American flag and simply wrote ‘SOON.’
Oh,
For some background. Less than 10% of Venezuela’s cocaine is intended for the intended for the United States and they do not produce fentanyl. So to say Venezuela’s drug export is the primary reason for the US to invade, is another line of big beautiful bullshit. The vast majority of Venezuela’s snow is destined for Europe. Which is funny, because the moron in chief has made such a big deal about Europe not paying for their defense. Then we take out Maduro who is much more damaging to Europe than he is a threat to the US. But again, what do I know? Kim Jong good. Maduro bad. I guess Nicolas didn’t kiss the ring.
So to say Venezuela’s drug export is the primary reason for the US to invade, is another line of big beautiful bullshit.
The largest producer of oil in the world and the whole world knows the reason why we now control it. Oil dictates the prices of everything so we took it. Cuba is next, because they have awesome beaches and Hyman Roth needs a place to sun. :) Added bonus? China now suffers, too. Brilliant move all around.
Denmark irritated by wife of Trump aide posting pic of US-flagged Greenland
Copenhagen (AFP) – Denmark on Sunday made its displeasure known after the wife of President Donald Trump’s most influential aide posted a social media picture of Greenland painted in the colours of the US flag.
Otherwise mouthy broad has nothing to say right now:
The surprise U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and removed him from the country has triggered a storm of reactions worldwide, with leaders warning of serious implications for international law and global stability.
Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, stressed the bloc’s commitment to a peaceful resolution and the need for restraint.
“I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela,” Kallas said.
The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela,” Kallas said.
Keep monitoring. And don’t call us, we’ll call you.
Cuba won’t be next. Miami rightwingers need it to maintain relevance
Grim says:
January 4, 2026 at 11:01 am
Cuba next, and that may have been by
Cuba has more Russian guarantees than Venezuela ever did. Plus, it doesn’t have the same natural resources as Venezuela.. so, no Cuba is not next.
Regarding hiring – more than AI, the deterrent is the skyrocketing health insurance costs for employers.
And Lib – As far as doxing goes, we all share genuine, deep and sometimes fringe thoughts here, so we should all be concerned. Grim captains a good ship here.
Looking at buying a 2 BR in pittsburgh in the next couple of months. While it is statistically the most affordable city in the US, the HOA fees are totally out of wack. Open to recommendations for an agent. I typically reach out directly to sellers agents – both for inside information (if possible) and reduced commission.
Hot off the newswire..
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/marco-rubio-believes-cuba-trouble-havana-maduro-military-venezuela-rcna252150
Grim: The Russians won’t like us threatening Cuba.
Lib: Like I said ultimately I would not have done the grab and snatch. I would have kept up the sanctions, and ultimately I think he might have ended up leaving on his own. But the no foreign wars and involvement seems out the window.
They didn’t like Venezuela either.
If warships don’t sail to the Caribbean, it means we have a green light in Cuba.
Maybe we traded them the Donbas for the Islands
Grim: True. But, Russia has a historical relationship with Cuba, so we shall see. The Ukraine peace thing is dead in my opinion.
3b,
The US has a long history of invasions, regime changes, military rescue missions, etc. The outrage and level of outrage seems to depend on whether the occupant of the White House is a Republican or a Democrat. Not sure if this was the right thing to do but it is done, now we own it, and Americans need to get behind the home team.
From now on, I will never question those in power ever again.
Me too.
From now on, I will never question those in power ever again.
You should when liberals are in office because they tend to loot the production class like mad!
4:22 insipid moron. You are an imbecile
Hahaha 😂
go behind the Home team. Hahaha 😂
Not sure if this was the right thing to do but it is done, now we own it, and Americans need to get behind the home team.
3b says:
January 4, 2026 at 1:48 pm
Grim: The Russians won’t like us threatening Cuba.
Not a damn thing they can do about it. But everything else is on the table.
White collar crime, bailouts, corporate tax incentives are ubiquitous regardless of party.
Some-One says:
January 4, 2026 at 5:21 pm
“…ubiquitous regardless of party.”
Comments of a Dem stooge trying to rationalize the fact that he voted for Carmella and TamponTim — and that while DJT is moving at lightning speed to fix all of the disasters left behind by the vegetable and the radical leftists that called the shots for him, the Dems are busy looting taxpayers in Minnesota, driving Chicago into bankruptcy, experimenting with commie collectivism in NYC, and generally trashing what remains of once-vibrant places like Cali, Portland and Seattle.
Great move by DJT — politically — to try Maduro in NYC; I’m sure he can’t wait to see Dem idiots like Mamdani and Bob DeZero protesting on behalf of the dictator when the trial starts. No better way to demonstrate Dem lunacy to the rest of the country than to let them show that they’ve gone insane, and absolutely hate law-abiding, tax-paying Americans.
it’s only 650 per month.
According to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, the U.S. government spent roughly $880 billion in 2024 on net interest costs, the largest amount in history. At the current pace, our interest will reach $1 trillion per year, or $83 billion per month, by 2026.
There are roughly 128 million households in the United States. Dividing $1 trillion in annual interest among US households would amount to $650 per household per month going toward debt interest. (This is a simplified average—actual burdens will vary based on tax status, income, and spending.)
make America great again
According to the report, the OASI is on pace to exhaust its asset reserves — the excess income collected, above and beyond outlays, since inception — by 2033. Although the OASI and Social Security (as a whole) aren’t in danger of going bankrupt or halting payouts, sweeping benefit cuts of up to 23% may be necessary for retired workers and survivors of deceased workers in seven years if the OASI’s asset reserves are depleted.
I’m funny in that I’m a lib but I was in ROTC in grad school and came very close to enlisting. I dig the military. Have friends that have flourished there. Anyway. It’s nice to see an operation come off like that without a hitch, they apparently built a replica of the compound in KY to practice for the trip south.
Dark: They can scuttle the whole Ukraine peace thing, not that they were ever really serious about it. Maybe they go in and grab Zelensky.
The old man moron fashy brigade out in full force this weekend. Right wingers posing as centrists falling in line quicker than even I expected. Juice box spending the weekend providing cover for Trump, bc he likes him. When it all goes to shit like Iraq they will all pretend they never were actually for it. Remember about a couple weeks ago 3b was furrowing his brow and trying to be all serious about how Venezuela wasn’t about oil even as Trump was saying we want the oil. He’s dumber than you can imagine!
Scrap but that’s not your real name. So I was wrong on Trump and the oil. I own it. Dies it make you feel good. It’s not like you would ever admit being wrong. And yeah I am a centrist, and that’s what it looks like, not a blind follower like yourself. At least be honest and post your real name, it’s not like I don’t know who you are. New year same crap from you.