Comments on: We’re considering buying a house this year … what?!

By: seo

seo — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:47:34 +0000

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By: Jennifer @ Money Saver 101

Jennifer @ Money Saver 101 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:14:58 +0000

We came very close to purchasing a house this year, but it just didn’t happen. We know we’ll only live in the Vegas area 3-4 years, and the idea of not being able to sell the house when it’s time to move was a pretty scary thought in addition to the fact that we were outbid on every single house we looked at.

Be prepared for some unethical goings on while you’re making offers on houses, especially if you’re looking at foreclosures. There’s shady stuff going on right now, because the banks want to squeeze as much money out of these sales as possible, as they’re losing so much.

Good luck. Seems like you’re doing all of your research and number crunching, and that’s excellent.

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:52:25 +0000

Good luck on your big decision. Sign us up for moving help and an insane amount of left-over packing material and tape. From everything I’ve heard the Pittburgh market has stayed pretty steady, since it never really infalted in the first place. We just closed on a refinace and our house appraised at 7k more than what we paid 2 years ago. Not a huge leap, but sooo much better than being upside-down!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:22:25 +0000

I think now is a great time to buy a home. What a great thing to be in a position to do that, and to take advantage of these government programs.

I love your theme here, BTW, Can’t wait for my wife to see it, she has been looking for a cool one like this.

Blessings,
TAM

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:44:47 +0000

I keep meaning to buy a house but I seem to move every 1-2 years so until that stops, I guess I’m a renter. Congrads though! Sounds like you are in the right situation to consider it.

By: joanna

joanna — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:05:31 +0000

House prices in Indy were never terribly high- in fact, Indianapolis is the most affordable housing market in the country. Are you sure you don't want to move back? ;-)I know people in the area who have both bought and sold in the last month. Prices have dropped, even here.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:59:43 +0000

Hey Kate,

I sent you an e-mail…hope you got it!

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:42:08 +0000

It’s so hard to say what the housing market will do. No one seems to be able to predict, though some experts have said that we haven’t seen the bottom of the market yet. Housing prices could continue to fall.

I don’t know what house prices are doing in Indy but it seems like they weren’t too outrageous to begin with. I think?

By: Whitney

Whitney — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:19:44 +0000

It’s definitely a good time to buy right now, my roommate’s boyfriend bought a house last year and received the tax credit this year. He was able to put that $8,000 towards renovating the house and he’s had a lot of luck so far.
I think you’re smart in keeping your emotions (and family opinions) out of it. I know that can be kinda rough, but darn it, you’re doing what’s best for you, and that’s what’s important.
Do you know what the housing market is going to look like in 1.5-2 years? Since I’m still in school, and grad school is next, and we’re not even married yet (that’s kind of a must, huh? :] ) it looks like that’s how long (if not longer) Shawn and I will continue to be renters. Though, we are beginning to save our money together for goals such as that. Even still, it’s hopeful that we won’t get the raw end of such a great deal.
Do keep us posted, though. It’s really interesting to read a first-hand account of the step-by-step process, especially for those of us who have NO IDEA what goes into it. Good luck! xoxo

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:09:40 +0000

You are wise to do the number-crunching and to make sure you have plenty left to save at the end of the month. My husband and I jumped into what seemed like a great deal at the time, but now we wish we’d really thought harder about it. We can barely afford our payment now that the economy took a downswing, and our home is worth over 100,000 less than when we bought it – just two years ago! However, if you are sure that you can definitely afford the home and all the additional costs, now is a GREAT time to buy when housing costs are so low! You’d get so much more for your money.