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What did you do 5 years ago?

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Mortgage and Lending with LICENSE IS NOT PLACED

When I started my career in Mortgage, I was told the bubble will burst. I agreed 100%. But what would happen when the bubble burst? That was my question. My friend said that the value of homes would fall. I thought to my self -(The same values that have doubled and tripled over the last 5-7 years?) . Was this a bad thing? After thinking about it for a long time I question a couple of things.

1 Homes have appreciated too fast in our area and are their values really realistic?

2. How much appreciation should we expect from such an investment?

I think it is all about timing. People who bought 5-7 years ago look back now and say. "It was a good thing that I bought when I did." I think that now is a good time to buy and in 5-7 years when you look back you could say the same thing again. Interest rates are still at a very low level and the prices of homes continue to fall. 

 

Ronald Gillis
Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL
CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Yup, it all goes through cycles, and a down-slide was needed and important in the long run.

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Oct 02, 2007 06:10 AM
» Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator
» Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator - Fort Myers, FL

Shaun:

When the bubble bursting forecasters were spreading their doom and gloom, I dismissed it as negativity.  Maybe it was somewhat, but had I known then what I know now, I'm sure I would have played my hand a little different.  Oh well.  Live and learn.

Oct 02, 2007 06:16 AM
Thomas Weiss
Thomas R. Weiss - West Palm Beach, FL

Shaun,

You know how it goes, the Bubble bursting only has a small effect. We need to start fresh with new Knowledge, because so many have ruined our Business!!

Tom Weiss

Oct 02, 2007 06:23 AM
SHAUN WREN
LICENSE IS NOT PLACED - Lakeland, FL

Ronald- You are right. Looks like we may be in the bottom of the cycle.

Bill- You never know the future.

Tom-Our market is slowly starting to turn. I have qualified people that are looking for the best deal. Hope you are doing well.

Oct 02, 2007 06:33 AM
Ethan Dozeman
Realty Executives Platinum Group - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate in Grand Rapids
I totally agree, values here didn't double and triple, but we are back to 2001-2002 prices in Grand Rapids, MI and it is a great time to buy a home.
Oct 03, 2007 02:56 AM