RedlineBrett said:

Not seeing any deals where I want to buy. And financing is a PITA... way better to pay cash (off a HELOC) if you can.

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Hey did you manage to fix your vision? Hopefully the blindness wasn’t permanent! lol

wealthyboomer said:

Facing Foreclosure Without Missing A SINGLE Payment: One Couple's Housing Nightmare



http://tinyurl.com/4tmb7rx

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Hey “wealthy” boomer I hope you’re still with us! Stay healthy! lol

Fannie Mae says home prices will climb 11.2% this year, followed by a more modest 4.2% jump in 2023.”

2023 Fannie Mae Forecast

“According to Zillow's home value index, typical property values in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metro grew by over 32.4% from November 2020 to November 2021”

2023 Phoenix Home Price Growth Forecast
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All the naysayers who posted at the start of this thread have all stopped contributing here

That’s a shame

Rickson9 said:

All the naysayers who posted at the start of this thread have all stopped contributing here

That’s a shame

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This thread was started in 2010. It is interesting to see what has happened in the las 12 since this post was started.

Real estate in the USA is very valuable. And I understand that many people who wants to save their money invest in it. Real estate investments are typically less volatile than other types of investments, such as stocks or bonds, providing stability to a portfolio. Furthermore, real estate investments offer the opportunity for leverage through financing options such as mortgages. This allows investors to purchase properties with a smaller initial investment and potentially increase returns over time. Finally, investing in real estate provides a tangible asset that can be used for personal use or sold for profit. Overall, investing in real estate can provide significant financial benefits and should be considered as part of a diversified investment strategy.