Sell Now Or Wait?
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No One’s Been Thinking About What Happens When Things Go Down
A report from Vice Magazine. "Brent Rogol, an agent in New York, was recently selling an apartment to a buyer who was heavily invested in tech stocks, which dropped dramatically in value over the course of negotiations. 'It really reduced…
The Economics For Investors Have Completely Blown Out
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Lotte Vonk knew that when her second child arrives in a few months, space in her suburban Chicago townhome would get tighter. They listed their home for $315,000 last week and have…
The Lucrative Boom That Looked Nearly Invincible Could Evaporate
A report from the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. "The current crisis was not caused by pre-existing economic weakness. 'There was little evidence of an approaching downturn as recently as a month or two ago,' said Gary Burtless, an economist…
People Started Saying, Where Is My House’s Appreciation?
A report from the Bradenton Herald in Florida. "The median sales price for existing single-family homes in Manatee County hit $325,000 in July, the highest median price since the housing crisis and Great Recession more than a decade ago —…
Zero Down Was Really The Only Option, The Money Wasn’t There
A report from the Orlando Sentinel in Florida. "More Central Floridians are taking out zero-down loans to buy a home. 'We didn’t have to put $30,000 down on a house, but you still get the house you want,' said Christina…
Buyers Understand That The Market Is Shifting In Their Favor
A report from Forbes on New York. "Though New York already has a 'mansion tax'—a 1% tax on homes over $1 million—support for the pied-a-terre bill is gaining. 'Because many of these expensive properties are effective ways for foreign buyers…