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Real Estate- Down Market Means Buyers Market
Real Estate- Down Market Means Buyers Market
Real estate can be a great investment strategy, but it's not without risks. Knowing when to buy and sell, and making wise purchasing choices, will greatly increase your ability to make money and protect your investments in the real estate market.
Currently America is experiencing one of the worst down markets in recent history, and the world is feeling the effects of the down market as well. For most Americans, this trend has had a negative effect on their portfolio, as their stocks and retirement funds have seen a steep decline in value. For anyone considering a real estate purchase for personal or investment purposes, however, there is a silver lining to these dark economic times. A down market translates into a buyers market in real estate.
 

 
So what exactly is a ‘buyer's market?' This term describes the economic conditions in which the power shifts from the seller to the buyer. In a buyer's market, a real estate investor has considerably more leverage to demand and receive concessions such as money towards closing costs, down payment assistance, and allowances towards home improvements. A buyer's market also means that there is an ... more

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