1) Do you tend to favor denial over acceptance in the face of bad news? If so, and if you're into real estate, we've got the site for you — it's called, literally, Happy Real Estate News. And here's some good news for everyone: San Francisco is on every carefully culled, painstakingly positive list. [Happy RE News via Luba's SF]
2) Fee Creep is problem in real estate that must be controlled, says the Department of Housing and Urban Development — and no, they're not talking about sleazy agents (understandable mistake though). Think more along the lines of that undercoating fee you pay when you buy a new car, only imagine it depends on race, location, and education. Creepy, indeed. [Sq Ft Blog]
3) A handy list of Red Flags for home buyers; some obvious (bad smells, bugs); some subtle (fresh paint on one wall, a poorly conceived renovation); and some prejudiced ("Apartment homes nearby can spell trouble - as they tend to degrade a home’s future prospects for appreciation. Apartment buildings also tend to be full of young people who go in and out at all hours"). Damn Kids, always depreciatin' property values! [Redfin]