Now is the time to buy in California..but should you pay cash??

By
Real Estate Agent with Gold Shield Realty Group

Now may be the time to buy in many parts of the country, but I sell real estate in Riverside and San Diego Counties of California.

Homes are selling so cheap that some people are paying cash.  Wow that is so amazing to me.  Where did someone get $260k to pay cash for a home.  Were they saving for years...Decades??  Did they make great investments and they paid off? And, where were they, why did I not meet them?  Why were they not my customers? 

A side from that good for those who are able to pay off one of the largest purchases people make and usually finance, paying at times triple the cash price.

What about the tax deduction??  Did these people seek the advise of their tax adviser before making this decision to pay cash for a home and they are still working and in the highest tax bracket of their careers?

What advice would you give a cash paying homeowner?  Pay cash or finance?

 

Posted by

Veronica Lawrence

Your Trusted Realtor/Notary Loan Document Signer

DRE# 01841099

(951)704-3092

www.veronicalawrence.com

 

Comments (3)

Mary Strang
Viroqua, WI

Hello Veronica: I love the cash word. I feel if you get a cash paying buyer you know you will likely go to a closing, that is unless they use cash to low ball.

Nov 28, 2009 10:39 AM
Veronica Lawrence
Gold Shield Realty Group - Murrieta, CA
Gold Shield "WE Defend your Interests"

Yes that's true and thank you Mary for your response.

Nov 29, 2009 04:19 PM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

I now of two types of cash buyers down here: investor consortiums and foreign citizens.

Hope your Thanksgiving was full of fun and food with family and friends!

Nov 30, 2009 10:59 AM

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