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How interest rate effect sellers

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

Here's the other side of the interest rate "coin".....Sellers need to keep in mind that when rates go up their home values go DOWN!  Here's how:  Let's say your home is worth $300,000 and interest rates are at 4.5%.  Your potential buyers are shopping for homes in the $1520.06 mortgage payment area.  When rates increase to 5.5%, that $1520 payment only buys a house worth $268,000 and when it reaches 6.5% your house will effectively be only worth $240,000!  You LOOSE $60,000 in home value by not selling QUICKLY!!  And it gets scarier as the rate increases....

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Wendy Hayden
Photographer, Home Stager, ePRO - Richmond, VA
Chesterfield, Richmond & Powahatan
So price your home right the first time! The first offer is the best offer.
Jul 17, 2010 03:39 AM
Phaedra Hubbard
My Florida Home Store - Clearwater, FL
Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor Real Estate Exper

Thanks for the post!

Jul 17, 2010 03:39 AM
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Roxanne Lemos-Neese

I think showing someone these numbers makes a great visual statement. Thanks.

Jul 17, 2010 03:42 AM
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Brian Bean
The Dream Big Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Champions - Riverside, CA
Homeowner Advocate, Dream Big Team, S.Calif

Nice illustration, possibly of the near future ...

Jul 17, 2010 03:46 AM