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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Fostering this dude is a joy. You should adopt him (Odin). We’re guessing he’s 8ish. Mellow and easy in his old age, gentle as can be, not vocal, well-trained. Bonus: if you’re near #annarbor or part of the #a2council community, we’re happy to be your dog sitters! www.facebook.com/DobermanUnde...

Black floppy-eared Doberman sitting on grass looking at the camera

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Son, a swing and a miss is ok. Nobody bats a thous…

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It can’t be true that “the mayor instructed his team” The mayor doesn’t *have* a team in a weak mayor structure. The city administrator instructs the team per council resolution. And I haven’t seen the resolution that says “the city administrator shall put more shovels in the ground …”

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I mean I’m not journalist but I’m pretty sure this headline is doing some serious tap dancing. You mean “ice shot and killed a person in Maine” right?

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

My bad. I missed the request for the moment of silence. Thanks for helping me understand.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Thanks for sharing. I think it’s odd NextDoor took down the post, but can you help me understand what’s disgusting? I’m sure I’m being obtuse, but I see a woman speaking, then finish speaking and return to her seat, and the mayor calling on the next speaker. What am I missing?

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Which of Ann Arbor’s neighborhoods are not “key”?

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Yeah, this is a good one. I knocked on some doors with Hieftje and he would pull it out if someone got cranky about property taxes, “75% of your problem isn’t with me”

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

As if the absolutely delightful architecture isn’t enough of a reward, this stuff saves money in the long run. The new Miller bike infra is fantastic … let’s hope #a2council is able to keep the momentum up.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

During the Obama admin #a2council and the community had this convo about Argo dam. A grant to cover the project, clear science on enviro benefit, *and* elimination of recurring maintenance cost (hundreds of thou since). Rowers won the day. thesuntimesnews.com/aging-dams-b...

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Aging Dams Bring Costly Choices Across Huron River Watershed - The Sun Times News

A dam can fade into the background for generations, part of the scenery until it becomes a repair bill, a safety concern or a decision a community can no longer put off. Across the Huron River watersh...

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

My teenage daughter and I were talking about the controversy around the new #a2council land use plan (really). She says (about upzoning), “I don’t get the friction. Sounds like a ‘sharing is caring’ situation.” Yup.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

It’s free! You just get on, and, poof, you’re at the DIA.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congratulations and thanks to you and the rest of #a2council for shepherding meaningful, enduring progress across the finish line on Monday! Well done!

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

They’d be able to own a home just fine if they chose the gut-*un*healthy juice for the next … 15,000 days

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

This is a great read with data and nuance. Although you had me at “no need for an employment-only district”. Does an “employment-only district” really sound good to anyone? Ick. Thank you both for the time and effort to educate.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

You’ve gotta tell us what kind of car it was. Then we’ll know.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

7/20 ”The cork has been drawn, and the wine must be drunk.“

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

6/20 (Please don’t watch the movie)

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Doberman’s are “velcro” dogs—they’ll stick to you even when they’re asleep.

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

my wife mashes up idioms. eg, 'she's not my people' + 'we're not cut from the same cloth' = 'she's not my cloth'. is that a thing other people do? or just my wonderfully quirky wife?

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

Let’s go data science people … What variables do I check next to unravel this mystery? What analytical techniques should I use? #datascience #analytics #mortgage #cx

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

But the data below are all purchase borrowers. What accounted for the shift? Demographics? Average home price? Number of government (e.g., VA) vs conventional loans? Geographical region? Interest rates ...

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

Now you’d expect this result if you were looking at all borrowers and one group included more purchases than refinances. Purchase borrowers are about 50% first-time home buyers (67% for government loans) and rate recommendations as much more important than refinance borrowers ...

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

The data shows a significant increase in borrowers’ reliance on recommendations—from real estate agents, friends, co-workers, etc.—when choosing an originator. As one might expect, the data also shows a significant decrease in the importance of their existing banking or mortgage lender experience ..

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

this month’s release extends the data set through June of 2022. Nonetheless, it’s the first release in over 18 months so it’s important to look at how trends may have shifted. I’ve been diving in, and let me tell you, there was a shift ...

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Carsten @carstenhohnke.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

What happened with home purchase behavior in the first half of 2022? Just a few weeks ago, the federal government (FHFA and CFPB) released the latest set of data on the experience of getting a mortgage. The data lags …

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