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What happens if I buy a home and the value drops?

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Real Estate Agent with Summit Real Estate Group BRE# 01215778

Home Buyers seem to be looking at the cup as half empty rather than half full.  I look at the cup for those that buy a home now as "the cup runneth over!"

Statistics show that 80% of people feel this is a great time to buy a home.  Statistics also show that homes are now more affordable than they have been in generations.  Home Prices, especially Bank Owned/Foreclosures & Short Sales, have bottomed out in many locations.  Interest Rates won't ever be lower than they are right now.

Should a home buyer lose any value in the home they buy at this time it really doesn't matter.  The Mortgage Payment is key.  A home buyer needs to pay a payment, whether renting or owneing.  Having a home guarantees the neighborhood, schools and location of their choosing.  Buying at the right price in the best location with the lowest interest rate will allow an incredible investment for the future.  Working with a knowledgeable, local, professional Realtor is an added level of security too.

Now buying a home at this time for Investment works out the same and even better in many cases.  There are more Renters than anytime in many decades.   Rental Rates are at or near the same as they were at the peak of the market.  The Investor will receive a great present income.  An Investment Property will also give the Investor an enormous amount of equity once the market stabilizes.

The only concern to buyers at this time is to buy within their means.  Personally my suggestion is to buy the most home that is affordable to those buying a home to live.  Investors need the expertise of a Realtor that understands their goal as an investor.

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Comments (4)

Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

How long does the buyer intend to be in the home?  The only time it matters how much a home can sell for, is when it's time to sell.  Everything in between is irrelevant.

Jan 05, 2012 11:44 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

A Buyer can cushion themselves against future price drops by making an ample down payment. 

Buy now!

 

 

Jan 05, 2012 12:20 PM
Dale Terry
Yadkinville, NC

Just shows that most people are hypocritical.  All consumer goods lose their value after purchase and most people buy more of them in their lifetimes than homes.

Jan 06, 2012 09:52 AM
Keisha Hosea- KASIHomes.com
KASI Homes - Chino Hills, CA
Real Estate Solutions For Real People

There are many things to consider when buying a home. The monthly mortgage payment is a pivotal consideration. It is important to try to get the best deal for your money on the front end. Therefore being able to get a home below market values can create a hedge against falling values. However, I think one of the biggest lessons that buyers should learn from our recent real estate crisis is that real estate is a LONG TERM investment. Buying a home with the intention of seeing it multiply in value quickly over a short period of time is simply not the wisest decision. History prove it.

Jan 08, 2012 01:20 AM