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Buyers Beware of Taking out Home Equity Lines of Credit

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with CIDER Properties

Due to the current market, I discourage buyers from taking out home equity lines of credit.  Who knows when the market will snap back?  It also depends on how the market is in your area.  Currently in East Texas, the market is not as bad as the news portrays it to be.  We are still selling homes.  However, some homes are taking longer to sell and buyers aren't getting the price that they would have a year ago.  That's why I discourage gambling with your equity in your homes.

 

Comments(2)

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County
That easy HELOC really helped get us where we are today. You are right - proceed carefully!
Feb 06, 2008 04:58 AM
Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI
I agree Tanya. Only take out a HEL if there is a compelling reason to do so. Buying a TV or even a car,does not qualify.
Feb 06, 2008 05:11 AM