Comments on: Do You Have the Vision for Real Estate? http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/ Everything you need to know about Tucson and Real Estate - and then some Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:02:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: One of RE’s Smartest Blogs | agentgenius.com- national real estate opinion column http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-1083 One of RE’s Smartest Blogs | agentgenius.com- national real estate opinion column Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:02:50 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-1083 [...] I invite you to wander over and view this post in particular as it is exactly the type of conversation that will most attract a consumer with this type of interest.  With HGTV and others so popular right now with DIY shows, Kelley taps right in- what a fantastic conversation starter. You’ve may have already read this post, but now you can see it in the context of where your blog can go if it hasn’t already… If you want to talk about buying your first home, or your fourth or fifth home, give me a call.  Iâ… [...]

]]> By: One of RE's Smartest Blogs | Realtor Genius http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-45 One of RE's Smartest Blogs | Realtor Genius Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:33:28 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-45 [...] I invite you to wander over and view this post in particular as it is exactly the type of conversation that will most attract a consumer with this type of interest.  With HGTV and others so popular right now with DIY shows, Kelley taps right in- what a fantastic conversation starter. You’ve may have already read this post, but now you can see it in the context of where your blog can go if it hasn’t already… If you want to talk about buying your first home, or your fourth or fifth home, give me a call.  Iâ… [...]

]]> By: B.R. http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-44 B.R. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:38:47 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-44 What a great post! I've done the whole fixer-upper thing and can testify as to how challenging but fun it can be. What a great way to connect with buyers or sellers... Good luck on the million projects you have going on! BR What a great post! I’ve done the whole fixer-upper thing and can testify as to how challenging but fun it can be. What a great way to connect with buyers or sellers… Good luck on the million projects you have going on!

BR

]]> By: Real Estate Licensing and Education, A Practical View | Phoenix Arizona Real Estate - Dalton’s Arizona Homes Blog http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Real Estate Licensing and Education, A Practical View | Phoenix Arizona Real Estate - Dalton’s Arizona Homes Blog Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:22:08 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-35 [...] ladies and gentlemen, I’m a fat guy. I wish I cut as lovely a figure as the Housechick when she’s demolishing stuff, but I’m nowhere close. One anonymous mouse who lurks around the Seattle-area blogs suggested [...] [...] ladies and gentlemen, I’m a fat guy. I wish I cut as lovely a figure as the Housechick when she’s demolishing stuff, but I’m nowhere close. One anonymous mouse who lurks around the Seattle-area blogs suggested [...]

]]> By: Sock Puppet http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Sock Puppet Wed, 30 May 2007 00:29:24 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-29 What kind of livestock are your readers? Strapping good men and refined women every single one of them. What kind of livestock are your readers?

Strapping good men and refined women every single one of them.

]]> By: Kelley Koehler http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Kelley Koehler Tue, 29 May 2007 05:08:10 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-28 Welcome back, Dugger! I think I was misunderstood: I meant to use "fourth or fifth house" in opposition to those who are buying their "first" house. I have owned 4 houses. When I sell this one and buy another, it is my fifth, although I will not own 5 houses. As such, I didn't mean to invoke investor or house flipper images, but rather an owner-occupant who makes improvements in the course of owning the house - and typical ownership length around here is 5-7 years. You're absolutely right: in some situations, it might be better for a home buyer to wait, to let their monies accrue some interest, before buying. First timers are indeed susceptible to bad advice (typically because they're getting it from fifteen different sources at once) and to making less-than-ideal decisions because they're brand-new to the whole process. However, I won't make a broad generalization; that specific plan may not be the best for everyone. My conscience is clear, and I sleep easy, because I serve my best interests by doing right by my clients, whatever that may be. I know that's so hokey and cliche, but it's painfully true. We discuss their needs and wants and situation thoroughly, so that I can look at each as an individual, case by case, and offer my best advice. I've told several people not to buy or sell, for various reasons. Every person (including agents!) and situation is different. Athol - always happy to be part of the feed bag... What kind of livestock are your readers? :) Welcome back, Dugger!

I think I was misunderstood: I meant to use “fourth or fifth house” in opposition to those who are buying their “first” house. I have owned 4 houses. When I sell this one and buy another, it is my fifth, although I will not own 5 houses. As such, I didn’t mean to invoke investor or house flipper images, but rather an owner-occupant who makes improvements in the course of owning the house – and typical ownership length around here is 5-7 years.

You’re absolutely right: in some situations, it might be better for a home buyer to wait, to let their monies accrue some interest, before buying. First timers are indeed susceptible to bad advice (typically because they’re getting it from fifteen different sources at once) and to making less-than-ideal decisions because they’re brand-new to the whole process. However, I won’t make a broad generalization; that specific plan may not be the best for everyone.

My conscience is clear, and I sleep easy, because I serve my best interests by doing right by my clients, whatever that may be. I know that’s so hokey and cliche, but it’s painfully true. We discuss their needs and wants and situation thoroughly, so that I can look at each as an individual, case by case, and offer my best advice. I’ve told several people not to buy or sell, for various reasons. Every person (including agents!) and situation is different.

Athol – always happy to be part of the feed bag… What kind of livestock are your readers? :)

]]> By: RE Agent in CT » The Real Estate Feed Bag http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-27 RE Agent in CT » The Real Estate Feed Bag Mon, 28 May 2007 21:41:39 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-27 [...] talks about having vision for a property and gets dirty on her own [...] [...] talks about having vision for a property and gets dirty on her own [...]

]]> By: Sock Puppet http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Sock Puppet Mon, 28 May 2007 20:35:08 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-26 Good post Housechick. You are right that there are still some good deals to be found out there and sometimes all it takes is vision and effort. -Athol Good post Housechick. You are right that there are still some good deals to be found out there and sometimes all it takes is vision and effort.

-Athol

]]> By: m. dugger http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-25 m. dugger Mon, 28 May 2007 19:13:07 +0000 http://www.mytucsonblog.com/home-buying/do-you-have-the-vision-for-real-estate/#comment-25 I know that it is not in your best interest, but shouldn't you advise a first time home buyer to sit out of this market for a few years? Even if home prices were flat (they are actually going down), inflation is eating away at the real value. Wouldn't It be best for the first time home owner put their down payment money in an interest bearing account and wait for a bit? As far as fixing up property: The flippers have sucked all of the possible value out of that part of the market. Buyers of fourth or fifth home: This is not much of an investment strategy. You can do much better in the stock market. In fact, you will do much better in putting your money in a 4% CD. The buyers of multiple properties should very well know what is going on, so I don't have any sympathy for them. The first time home buyer, however, should be very careful right now. I know that you want to make money selling houses, but please have a conscience about how you go about this. The first time buyer is the most vulnerable to getting seriously hurt in the current market. I know that it is not in your best interest,
but shouldn’t you advise a first time home
buyer to sit out of this market for a few years?
Even if home prices were flat (they are actually going
down), inflation is eating away at the real value.
Wouldn’t It be best for the first time home owner put their
down payment money in an interest bearing account and
wait for a bit?

As far as fixing up property: The flippers have sucked
all of the possible value out of that part of the market.

Buyers of fourth or fifth home: This is not much of an
investment strategy. You can do much better in the
stock market. In fact, you will do much better in putting
your money in a 4% CD.

The buyers of multiple properties should very well know
what is going on, so I don’t have any sympathy for them.
The first time home buyer, however, should be very
careful right now.

I know that you want to make money selling houses, but
please have a conscience about how you go about this.
The first time buyer is the most vulnerable to getting seriously
hurt in the current market.

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