By housingguruadmin, on August 25th, 2011%
Why rent when you can buy for less? For many potential home buyers, the answer is simple: They no longer wish to be bound to what could be a depreciating asset and they gain much more flexibility. . . . → Read More: Why Rent When You Can Own for Less?
By housingguruadmin, on August 24th, 2011%
Prepare for the Future
There’s nothing typical about the current housing market, but the changes in housing aren’t just revolutionary, they’re evolutionary too. And it’s not limited to housing; the broader economy is being transformed almost daily. The stock market is volatile. Home . . . → Read More: The Changes in Housing Aren’t Just Revolutionary, They’re Evolutionary
By housingguruadmin, on August 22nd, 2011%
Buy Now or Wait?
Just when you think the housing market can’t get more difficult, Ben Bernanke spoils the urgency argument for home sellers. The Fed’s recent commitment to maintain historically low interest rates for the next two years has erased hope for many who were waiting for buyers to purchase due to concerns over the . . . → Read More: Ben Bernanke Spoils the Urgency Argument for Home Sellers
By housingguruadmin, on August 15th, 2011%
Will renting foreclosures stabilize the housing market? I don’t think so—and here’s why:
Although the Administration is currently seeking input on its plan to offer government-owned foreclosures for sale in bulk to large investor groups, it seems unlikely that the plan will boost home prices as suggested. Furthermore, bulk sales will lower the return . . . → Read More: Will Renting Foreclosures Stabilize the Housing Market?