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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (116714)8/11/2001 10:04:28 PM
From: Moominoid  Respond to of 436258
 
Here in Aus houseprices seem to be rising again but rents falling....



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (116714)8/12/2001 12:40:41 AM
From: posthumousone  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
Assuming you only own 1 house:
If you sell your home while the market is high, you will be still be buying when the market is high (unless you relocate to area of us with drastically diff housing mkt)

It pretty much washes out, right?



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (116714)8/12/2001 1:52:46 PM
From: Les H  Read Replies (4) | Respond to of 436258
 
homeowners treating homes as cash cows

sfgate.com

A lot of companies and state programs have sprung up in recent years so that buyers don't need down payments or even cash to cover settlement costs. You have more stringent requirements getting a lease on a car.

startribune.com