To Buy or Not To Buy? That is the Question.
Redding Real Estate
July 28th, 2008
As someone who has a lot invested both financially and emotionally in a professional real estate brokerage, I am asked this question frequently. My answer is always positive and is almost always listened to as being somewhat self-serving and extremely falsely over- positive. The main stream News headlines always seem to contradict any good news spreadin’ that we circulate. A couple recent examples come to mind such as this headline in todays USA Today ” Existing Home Sales Skid in June” and this headline in a recent Redding Record Searchlight article titled ” June Home Sales decline “
Fact is ..the answer to “To buy or not to buy” is “it depends”. A few more questions need to be answered such as what are your goals? I know ..never answer a question with a question …that’s what my Momma always said. But the answer does depend on each person’s/families motivation and goals. Want to buy your dream house and live in it for at least 5 years? BUY NOW. Never owned a house? BUY NOW. Do you understand the importance of owning real estate as an integral part of your financial portfolio? BUY NOW. Want to flip a house and make a quick buck? Uh-h-h-h maybe…but probably not.
The point is ….. you owe it to yourself to at least find out what your options are. We are here to help you make the best decision possible that fits your needs and comfort level. Contact us ….you just possibly may be surprised about what you can do these days …Ignore the headlines …they are just trying (and losing) to sell more papers and advertising. We are here to help you understand the market …really understand …. and help you act if it makes sense.
Ross, good job. Keep up the good work! Mike
Thanks, great information and very well presented.