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There's too much negativity in the news about the market and finance, I rarely turn on my TV anymore because of that.  My solution is to use RSS feeders to get the news and weed out the negativity and focus on what to bring to the table.

 The point is just because they say we are in a slump let's start thinking outside the box, when one door shuts another door opens, am I right?

Optimism isn't always a frame of mind. It also has a lot to with your finances.

The golden opportunity here if you will in this real estate slump is for the people who don't want to sell their homes but want to buy.  There maybe a solution to our stasis equity situations and the so-called real estate slump we are in (Hogwash I say)

Most markets like my market in Virginia Beach, has an avalanche of cornucopia of Second Homes/Vacation Homes.  With a simple cash out refinance or HELOC loan on your current residence, a property owner can take advantage of some prices at a steal and get the vacation or second home of his/her dreams.

The simplicity of it all, is low home values and over abundance of these type of properties should be a golden opportunity to hop on this train and take advantage of this while you can.

Timing is everything for investors, and property is no different. Areas that in the past enjoyed skyrocketing home values, including California, Florida, and Nevada, now offer condominiums at rock-bottom prices. People who are looking for a second home will get two benefits effectively with one purchase.

 

The view of the declining market is everywhere; however, it's also a market correction. For someone looking for a vacation or second home, it's a correction that can result in multiple long-term successes. A homeowner can find a great property in an ideal location such as Virginia Beach. With low-interest rates, and even lower home values, a second-home buyer is one refinance away from buying a great vacation home. 

 

If you haven't been to Virginia Beach, There is a ton of Vacation Homes waiting to be grabbed up in Sand bridge right now that are calling for a new home owner! 

So get off your chair, start your search now for that ultimate vacation home and if you need financing , just give me a call :) beachhouse

Tony Fantis
Fantis Group Real Estate - Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor,Principal Broker - Salt Lake City
AMEN!  We've all heard "Buy low.  Sell High."  Well, why not buy low AND at a low interest rate?  I'm looking for some vacation property myself.  Everyone else can find out the market hit bottom by waiting for prices and interest rates to go up.  Thanks for the reassurance!    
Mar 19, 2008 10:46 AM
Todd and Danielle Millar
Glenn Simon Inc. - Edmonton, AB
Nineteen years of excellence!

I was about to write a long comment but got sidetracked by the voki thing on the side - I almost had you cross-eyed! 

So you are certainly correct every market is bargain for one person and a disaster for another. If you can change your perspective find the people who think, "This is great!" then you will be able to make any market a winner. 

Mar 19, 2008 10:56 AM
Kim Sellers
Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow
You have the right idea for sure... I sell in a Resort community and 60% of the homeowners are second homes.  It is an awesome time to buy. 
Mar 19, 2008 10:56 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Justin, you are right on. Too much negativity in my opinion. How about focusing on what is good rather than the opposite? We now have almost as many under contract as at the same time period in 2000, and that was a good market. Everyday I see more listings go pending.

Pepper

Mar 19, 2008 12:02 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Tony - Best of both worlds right! Good luck on your vacation property :)

Todd - having a positive outlook always helps!  lol leave my voki alone :P

Kim - 60% now thats numbers!

Teri - always a please having you stop by, Kudos to your increase!!!

Mar 19, 2008 12:25 PM
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Naoma Doriguzzi - Virginia Beach, VA
I agree!  I read in the newspaper a few weeks ago that there are even homes in Sandbridge for the 500k range!  Which is amazing! 
Mar 20, 2008 06:32 AM
Dionne Bass
Ask The Underwriter - Atlanta, GA
Blog: Ask The Underwriter
Great post! We at Active Rain should be writing nothing but positive and uplifting post to keep us all encouraged and ahead of the game!
Mar 20, 2008 08:30 AM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Naoma - My goal is to buy a vacation house in sandbridge one day :)

D. Bass - Positive outlook is always good to have! 

Mar 20, 2008 12:26 PM