Surging home prices suggest many who are working from home or desperate to escape the city are in the market for a new house.
But given all the uncertainty, buying real estate right now is actually a terrible idea https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
But given all the uncertainty, buying real estate right now is actually a terrible idea https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Record low mortgage rates have enticed new buyers, while urban virus hotspots drove people out of cities.
In July, there was a 56% drop in Manhattan property sales and a 44% increase in nearby suburbs https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
In July, there was a 56% drop in Manhattan property sales and a 44% increase in nearby suburbs https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
But regret is already in the air.
One survey of 1,000 mortgage holders found that most people who bought houses after March 2020 already regretted taking out a mortgage https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
One survey of 1,000 mortgage holders found that most people who bought houses after March 2020 already regretted taking out a mortgage https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Buying in a sellersā market is not a good move.
Home sellers are taking their once-in-a-lifetime moment to sell their house substantially over asking prices https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Home sellers are taking their once-in-a-lifetime moment to sell their house substantially over asking prices https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Owning a home might be beneficial over the long run if:
The house price appreciates more than a financial portfolio
You donāt have to move
Your marriage lasts
If neighborhoods stay the same
These things arenāt guaranteed, especially not right now
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The house price appreciates more than a financial portfolio
You donāt have to move
Your marriage lasts
If neighborhoods stay the same
These things arenāt guaranteed, especially not right now
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But many buyers forget to budget for home repair and maintenance, which typically costs 2-4% of a houseās value per year
Then thereās all the weekend time spent mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Then thereās all the weekend time spent mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Another advantage to renting is avoiding the down payment.
Putting $50,000 into a down payment forgoes earning higher returns on a low-fee index fund, which is more liquid and less expensive to manage https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Putting $50,000 into a down payment forgoes earning higher returns on a low-fee index fund, which is more liquid and less expensive to manage https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Renters have more flexibility than homeowners, and thatās good for employees, especially in a time of so many uncertainties.
Renters can more readily move for a pay raise or new job https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Renters can more readily move for a pay raise or new job https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
While there can be certain tax advantages to owning a home, these may not last forever.
Government support for policies subsidizing homeownership may wane as future Congresses look for new revenue to forestall soaring deficits https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Government support for policies subsidizing homeownership may wane as future Congresses look for new revenue to forestall soaring deficits https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
A pay cut or job loss might even lead homeowners to sell assets in their retirement accounts to pay their mortgage.
Thatās a terrible setback: Some of the worst-hit families lost their jobs in the Great Recession and were stuck in their homes https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Thatās a terrible setback: Some of the worst-hit families lost their jobs in the Great Recession and were stuck in their homes https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Wait to buy a home until the economy, the virus and Congressional politics stabilize.
Sharing a small space is tough. Paying for a bigger one is even tougher https://trib.al/fHwXIzX
Sharing a small space is tough. Paying for a bigger one is even tougher https://trib.al/fHwXIzX