08-17-2009, 05:05 PM
best thing is to buy when you're completely ready regardless of how good the market is. my colleague just bought a house off foreclosure and now needs to replace the roof, parts of the plumbing, and a few other things that tally over $20k in repairs (she was expecting $5k based on the initial inspections)....
regarding the purchase hassle, i've heard similar stories since people were waiting for the bottom of the market when they've been ready for months/years to buy due to the market. i've had a couple friends buy on short sale recently (closing within the last few months), but also a bunch that stopped looking due to the amount of time invested (no real estate agents), bidding wars, and stress involved.
regarding the purchase hassle, i've heard similar stories since people were waiting for the bottom of the market when they've been ready for months/years to buy due to the market. i've had a couple friends buy on short sale recently (closing within the last few months), but also a bunch that stopped looking due to the amount of time invested (no real estate agents), bidding wars, and stress involved.
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