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Tom Lindmark

I’m not sure that credentials mean much when it comes to writing about things but people seem to want to see them, so briefly here are mine. I have an undergraduate degree in economics from an undistinguished Midwestern university and masters in international business from an equally undistinguished Southwestern University. I spent a number of years working for large banks lending to lots of different industries. For the past few years, I’ve been engaged in real estate finance – primarily for commercial projects. Like a lot of other finance guys, I’m looking for a job at this point in time.

Given all of that, I suggest that you take what I write with the appropriate grain of salt. I try and figure out what’s behind the news but suspect that I’m often delusional. Nevertheless, I keep throwing things out there and occasionally it sticks. I do read the comments that readers leave and to the extent I can reply to them. I also reply to all emails so feel free to contact me if you want to discuss something at more length. Oh, I also have a very thick skin, so if you disagree feel free to say so.

Enjoy what I write and let me know when I’m off base – I probably won’t agree with you but don’t be shy.

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Tom Lindmark's Latest Articles | 365

President’s Can’t Cure Recessions

Aug 14, 2010| 

President’s Can’t Cure Recessions: From Megan McArdle, here’s one of the best things I’ve read in a long time: Whichever way it works out, one side or another... Read »

Rental Costs Going Higher Despite Housing Glut

Aug 14, 2010| 

The WSJ reports that since April 2006 the cost of renting a house is up 12%. The natural tendency of people to defer purchasing a home in uncertain economic times... Read »

One More Futile Attempt To “Stabilize” Housing

Aug 11, 2010| 1

The Obama administration may have hit a new low in their quest to “stabilize” the housing market. Taking a page out of a book that even the subprime boys never... Read »

Pedal Misapplication Fingered In Toyota Crashes

Aug 10, 2010| 1

Barring some new calamity, the three biggest corporate villains of 2010 have been Goldman Sachs (GS), BP plc (BP) and Toyota Motor (TM). All have been subjected... Read »

Putting The L Back In P&L

Jul 9, 2010| 

I’ve been AWOL from blogging not by choice but due to an injured right wrist. Hopefully it makes it through this post and a few others today but if this ends somewhat... Read »

Rock Bottom For New Home Sales? Let’s Hope So

Jun 23, 2010| 

OK, you know the gruesome numbers on new home sales. Sales down to a SAAR of 300,000 – the lowest number recorded since 1962 when the statistic started to be tracked.... Read »

Doom and Gloom Rules Housing Commentary. Too Much Perhaps?

Jun 2, 2010| 

Just a few minutes to blog this evening, so I’ll zero in on Diana Olick’s column today almost promising a double dip for housing. She correctly interprets today’s... Read »

Deepwater Horizon: No Clue How to Stop It and No Clue About the Size of the Problem

May 31, 2010| 

CNBC.com has probably as good a summary as anyone about the current state of affairs with the gulf oil well disaster. Unfortunately, the article only serves to underscore... Read »

UAW Looks Towards Clawbacks

May 28, 2010| 

I suppose this was to be expected, but that doesn’t make it any less disappointing. The WSJ reports that Ron Gettelfinger, the outgoing President of the UAW,... Read »

Home Sales Raise More Questions Than They Answer

May 24, 2010| 

You’ve all no doubt by now seen the numbers. Existing home sales in April were up big time. The NAR report tells you everything (almost) that you need to know: Existing-home... Read »

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