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Spending Cuts in Washington could prolong the real estate depression!

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Real Estate Agent with Summit Real Estate Group BRE# 01215778

Home prices have dropped in excess of 50% in many communities.  The average drop is closer to 38% at this time.  The most stable buyers have been people on the government payroll whether federal. state, county or city.  In fact, the public was upset that so many private sector jobs were lost while the public sector received job security.  This has been changing rapidly within the past year.  The new deal that is about to be passed in congress and signed by the President will demand massive cuts in Federal spending and not increase taxes.  This is wise for long term planning but will devastate the real estate market.  Loss of jobs is not the cause of this new crash, it's the threat that a job is not secure.  Most people won't take on new debt if they are uncertain about future employment.

Your Friend & Realtor,

Tony Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia, Ca. * www.TonyLewis.com * tonyglewis@yahoo.com * 661-702-4720

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Comments (5)

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

We are at their mercy. . .I wish they will get their act together.

Jul 31, 2011 05:19 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Tony - it will not affect the housing market as much as many of the programs that have already been implemented. In fact, it will probably improve the market. Lower taxes means more discretionary spending. And if increased taxes is what it takes to make a stable housing market, perhaps we need to rethink whether the housing market is a good thing.

Jul 31, 2011 07:55 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

I do agree with Fernando that our representatives in Washington, and especially the president, need to get their act together.

Jul 31, 2011 08:02 AM
John Mosier
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
Prescott's Patriot Agent 928 533-8142

All of the problems in the real estate market will be dwarfed by the elimination of the Homeowner credit for interest paid on home loans if that is done.

The Democrats are pushing this as a way to raise taxes.

 

Jul 31, 2011 06:46 PM
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Looks like the current plan will pass and be law tomorrow.  This plan pretty much keeps the status quo.  No new taxes and no decrease in the current spending plans.  Mortgage deduction won't be reduced on most homes but there may be a point where the write-offs discontinue.  Looks like we'll be in a class battle and the rich will eventually get hurt.  My wish is that the rich be their benefits only if they use the relief to put Americans back to work!

Aug 01, 2011 07:35 PM