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Our recommendation remains the same.

If you are interested in investing in real estate long-term, now is the time to be actively searching for properties to buy:  There is little competition, so bargaining is easier.

If you plan to trade up there is not much risk, if you stay in the new property for a while: Selling your current property for less will be offset by the lower price on the new, bigger property.

If you have always planned on finding a second home, for vacations or for future retirement options, prices in desirable locations are returning to reasonable levels. We do not recommend trading up or buying a second home if that is going to stretch you financially.

If you have been preparing to do so, starting the property search now makes a lot of sense. I can help with that, especially in getting you pre-approved in a tough lending environment (planning ahead is critical today), and connecting you with other real estate advisors.

Further Questons? Feel free to ask here, or call!

Bill Exeter
Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC - San Diego, CA
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Expert

Hi Steve,

You are so right.  It does appear that buyers are beginning to jump back into the market as well.  They see a good deal and they are going after it.

Mar 25, 2008 05:50 PM
Dan Grammar
Realty Executives, Tucson Elite - Oro Valley, AZ
Professional Realtor - Tucson Arizona Real Estate

I think there are plenty of reasons for Buyer's to get off the fence...you mention some good ones here, but I think interest rates, inventory, and foreclosure/short-sales are all great reasons to make that whale of a deal, in perfect timing.

'Just my two cents...I could be wrong. ;)

-=Dan

Mar 25, 2008 05:52 PM
Brian Barnes
First National Bank of Layton - Antioch, CA

Steve, we are neighbors, and as you know for the first time in a long time there are positive cash flow deals available for investors with a down payment.

Our area has not seen that in a long time.

 The days of quick flips are gone for now but the long term investment is there.

 

Take Care

Brian 

Mar 26, 2008 04:41 AM
Steve Snyder
RPM Mortgage Walnut Creek - Walnut Creek, CA

Bill - We are definitely in the trough somewhere?  But where?  Investors have always lead the way!

Mar 27, 2008 04:45 AM
Steve Snyder
RPM Mortgage Walnut Creek - Walnut Creek, CA
Dan - I predicted on national televison last July that since we are going into an election year, history should repeat itself. And that is; election years have usually been upticks in the econonmy!
Mar 27, 2008 04:47 AM
Steve Snyder
RPM Mortgage Walnut Creek - Walnut Creek, CA
Brian -  Let's do lunch!  Thanks for your comments
Mar 27, 2008 04:48 AM