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Why aren't you buying real estate?

So far this year the DJIA ( Dow Jones Industrial Average) is down 14.44%!! I am curious to know why people aren't taking their money out of the stock market and putting it into real estate. The selection of property on the market is higher than it has been in years. Jefferson county washington state is experiencing a slow market, but prices haven't plummetted. The time on the market has increased considerably, but the price has only come down a little. But there are more homes to choose from. This is a great time to buy. Interest rates are still very good.

Posted by Charlie Arthur, CCIM on 06/30/2008 06:17 PM

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4 Comments on Why aren't you buying real estate?

JUN

2008

In our area, selection of real estate has shrunken dramatically over the past 60 days. There are no longer as many great foreclosure deals. Buyers are coming back to the market in bus loads here in Southern California, sensing that now is the time to buy. Much of what's on the market is unapproved shortsales. Furthermore, most short sale agents have absolutely no idea what they're doing.

Cameron

JUL

2008

People need to know, that the last high market is gone. Too many folks just don't get it, waiting and waiting, for days gone by. Investing in real estate is safer than the markets, however, people only hear the bad news:)

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Buyers are slowly starting to return and probably would be returning even more quickly if the media didn't scare them with some gloom and doom prediction or an interview with some unknown "expert" who says "I wouldn't buy now." nearly every day.

JUL

2008

Cameron, I like hearing that buyers are coming back in busloads. Here in Northern Virginia, we're starting to see a pick up as well. In May, we had the most sales since August 2005. YIPPEEE!!!

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