Sunflower: Mike in Tucson

Butterfly on  sunflower: Mike in Tucson

Pretty, isn't it?  It won't last

The same is true with the extraordinarily low interest rates available right now. 

They won't last.

Don't be a spectator.  Jump in and get that low-interest-rate nectar while the getting's good.

Real world conditions

  • The US has more than $8 trillion in Treasuries outstanding.  That's nearly double the amount just three years ago.
  • China, who holds much of our debt, is experiencing a real estate bubble, with values up nearly 12% from a year ago.  It's economic expansion is slowing, though, and that's going to be a problem.
  • Europe hasn't figured out how it's going to solve the sovereign debt problems of members Greece, Portugal & Spain.

The risk of hyper-inflation has not gone away, and no one in the press (other than talk-radio stations) is taking Congress or our present Administration to task for fiscal irresponsibility.

I'm just sayin...

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17 Comments on Interest Rates: Make Hay While The Sun Shines!

JUL
20
2010
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If buyers don't buy right now while the rates are low, they just won't buy!

9:58am • #1
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Joan,

It's suprising to find that there are still buyers out there who don't have a clear picture of their ability to buy, and who are preoccupied with other parts of their lives.  Agents need to give a clear call to action.  So do lenders.

Mike in Tucson

10:01am • #2
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Mike,

"Don't be a spectator.  Jump in and get that low-interest-rate nectar while the getting's good."

Great and timely advice, extremely well illustrated!

Bill

10:07am • #3
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Bill,

Thanks for the encouragement.  I thought about including this photo, with the advice: "Get it before it gets trampled."  LOL

Mike in Tucson

10:16am • #4
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I was popping over here to see what eye candy you were bringing me today Mike and here I got wise advice too! The rates are unbelievable, I thoughI'd never see these numbers ever again in my lifetime!!! I certainly didn't hesitate to take advantage of them.

Love the second creature photo along w/ your other title too.

10:48am • #5
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Mike,

You really know how to make a point with your gorgeous photography and words of wisdom. It "ain't gonna last!"

Margaret

11:48am • #7
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Margaret,

It's good to see you; thanks for commenting!

Bill,

Welcome back!  LOL

Cynthia,

Aren't those sunflowers beautiful!  Thanks for commenting.

Mike in Tucson

5:22pm • #8
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Mike - I hate to be the one to bring this to your attention - but have you visited this page recently? :-)

http://activerain.com/states/AZ

7:48pm • #9
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Tony, you dog!  LOL

Seriously, I saw that we had flip-flopped this afternoon, and didn't have time to call you.  Congrats!

Mike in Tucson

9:19pm • #10
JUL
21
2010
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Hi Mike - lovely illustration of a poignant point. You come up with some fabulous posts!

12:27am • #11
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Mike - You are still the AZ AR Dude!  When I can take photos like the ones you take - then we'll talk! :-)

2:11am • #12
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Mike - I agree.  They will be way back up to 5% before you know it!

9:16am • #13
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Great post! You are so right, these rates won't last long!

3:13pm • #14
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I have been so surprised that they have remained low for so long... I keep expecting them to climb..

9:47pm • #15
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23
2010
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Hi Mike -- Your photos are AMAZING.  The colors are brilliant, let alone the composition.  I love the metaphor and very true.  I once had a loan officer tell me that every 1% rise in interest rates equates to a 10% decline in property values to keep the payment the same with the point being, the risk is much more with interest rates rising versus buyers focusing on a potential decline in values. Future values cannot be known, but when interest rates rise, you know it instantly and that risk is real.  No time like the present?

10:35pm • #16
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08
2010
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Mike,

Great blog, I am going to re-post it.  Have a great day!

11:48am • #17

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