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Real Estate Value in the US Double DIPS An All Time Low for 2011 RealtyPartner

Article by Jeff Noel

At the present moment, evidence that the American real estate market isn’t turning around in the near future are becoming more apparent. According to the polls, market prices in the US are at an all time low for 2011… all are happening for a number of reasons.Below are some of the huge reasons cited:Potential increase in interest ratesRecently, interest rates have been relatively low, so an increase would seem inevitable. Essentially, interest rates and real estate value are opposites on a scale and whenever the rates increase utlimately results in a decline in real estate prices. However, regardless of this the banks will find an exit out. Cash paying investors are the true winners in today’s market simply because they waited patiently for this insane price drops.Strict lending policiesAll financial institutions will not have any other option when more real estate goes into foreclosure status, than to implement harsh lending policies. This means that they will need higher qualifying credit reports plus scores; bigger down payments; more expensive insurance premiums; larger fees and considerably more to meet the guidelines for a mortgage nowadays. This results in a limit in the number of people who can buy homes and further affect any possibility of fully recovering collectively.Lots of foreclosuresIn 2011, there will be huge waves of ARMs (adjustable rate mortgages) coupled with interest rates set to go higher from the lower previous rates. These include the 2001 ten year ARMs; 2004 seven year ARMs; 2006 five year ARMs and some 3 year ARMs stemming from 2008. They would be added to the ones that were reset during 2010 and various other creative financing like toxic mortgages so to speak. Considering that those loans will end up past due and then put up for bidding as foreclosed properties, this will cause the real estate values to decrease continuously further without exception.

Introduction of strategic defaultAlthough the mounting issues that the market is now facing, strategic default will soon add to the list. With the emergence of this new technique, the economy could potentially be crippled beyond its current status. The reason why this technique is so dangerous is because it appeals to everyone who owes more than what their property is appraised at, regardless of whether or not they are behind. At one time, it was perceived that renting was wasting money but it can now be deemed as safe or possibly an investment. For example, a monthly rent with 00 value would equate to ,000 in two years, but if the property is swapped default strategically, its a possibility to save 0,000 based on the amount that the market would decline by in a certain location.Additionally, all the mentioned challenges earlier that our real estate market is facing is feeding off one another. So, any escalation in one will result in the others to ignite a downward spiral in real estate value further as a whole.

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Please, Please! This time, Try to understand real estate values.

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Please, Please! This time, Try to understand real estate values.

Introduction to the IdeaThe Real Estate Market turmoil in the last few years can very much be credited to the misinterpretation of real estate values. In 2004 and 2005 the Las Vegas residential market saw home sale price increases of 40% and 20% respectively. Many homeowners and investors took advantage of the huge increase in home equity either by selling their existing home and buying a larger home, or drawing out the equity they had in their home through a refinance. Homeowners and Buyers were happy to borrow this new found money for a number of reasons, all stemming from their misunderstanding of the fundamental rules that dictate value. There has never been a readily available universal rule for determining real estate values… until now.

The motivations behind the move to support a Base Value system were born by a need to redefine and solidify the understanding of real estate values, and to implement and maintain a universal system for evaluating a property’s value at its core so that tomorrow’s homeowners would avoid another real estate melt down. The definition is as follows:

Definition of Base ValueBase Value is the price range at which a set of like-kind properties in average condition are selling within a reasonable amount of time.

In order to completely understand the definition, we will break it down into three parts, and explain each in detail. 1. Let’s first start with Price Range. Since real estate has no exact value, we must always expect that a certain property could sell at any given time for a range of prices that may sway in value in either direction by 5%. Price range then is that set of numbers with a top and bottom threshold where we can expect that the property’s value will fall.2. Average Condition refers to the physical state of the property at the time of move in. Average condition suggests that the property is neither in mint condition, nor in need of repair. And that the fixtures are neither new nor old. Simply put, the property and grounds are habitable and clean, the fixtures and major components are functional and in good repair. While ultimately the styles and colors of the property as a whole may not match the buyer’s taste, the property is comfortably livable and ready for move in.3. Reasonable Amount of Time is a subjective term. In most markets, a seller can expect a property to take 90 days to market, attract an offer, negotiate the terms and close the deal. We must assume that the financial condition of the property and its owner are not at risk, and the owner is not under unreasonable pressure to sell the property. Home Owners in foreclosure, with illness in the family, or relocating to another area, are not afforded the same luxury of time that other sellers have, and these constraints on their schedule likely affect their willingness to sell exponentially. With that in mind, extreme foreclosure cases and other “distressed” sales should be considered apart from others in the evaluation of Base Value.

Real estate web sites that are based on value are one of the great new tools to hit the internet. Search by value now instead of price. Understanding and applying the rules that underline real estate values can help avoid another real estate melt down in the next 7 years or so. Please, Please! This time, Try to understand real estate values before you get caught up in the frenzy buying your next home.

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Intangible 1

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Intangible 2

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Intangible 3

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