RLLD 4,230 Posted July 30, 2007 More people are becoming aware that this is a market in a downward spiral for a few years to come. Mike Shedlock, investment advisor representative and the owner and operator of Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis, maintains that there has never been a bubble in the U.S. as big as this one, and that it will take a significant period of time to recover. 'I suspect it will take at least five to seven here, and five is very optimistic. It could easily take 10 years or more. My best guess is seven but it all depends on what the Fed does to fight it,' said Shedlock Link The impact is being felt on a global stage; as would be expected in a global economy with REI's "The fact is we live in a general equilibrium world," said Paul Kasriel, chief economist at Northern Trust. "Everything affects everything else and [the U.S. housing slowdown] is spreading to other parts of the economy and the credit markets." Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted July 31, 2007 "One trick pony" bump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,592 Posted July 31, 2007 How does one go about purchasing a home up for auction? I've already been approved for a mortgage up to X ammount. Can I go to an auction and bid on a house with a pre approved mortgage, or do I need something else? TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted July 31, 2007 I take pleasure in others' misfortune bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,592 Posted July 31, 2007 I take pleasure in others' misfortune bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surferskin 30 Posted July 31, 2007 this should definitely be pinned. :goodposting: RLLD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groundhog 24 Posted August 1, 2007 Consumer Confidence at a six-year high today. HTH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-in O-town 0 Posted August 1, 2007 How does one go about purchasing a home up for auction? I've already been approved for a mortgage up to X ammount. Can I go to an auction and bid on a house with a pre approved mortgage, or do I need something else? TIA Not here in Florida and I think pretty much every where else too. Here you will need 5% down payment in cash or certified bank check of the final bid, payable if your the winning bidder. By the end of that day balance is due in full, again in cash or bank check. You really need to do your research if purchasing at foreclosure auction such as closing costs,repairs and profit (if a flip). Then set your max bid and bring the 5% down payment with you. You also want to research the property to make sure nothing can come back to you after the sale ie. tax liens and bankruptcy to name a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 1, 2007 How does one go about purchasing a home up for auction? I've already been approved for a mortgage up to X ammount. Can I go to an auction and bid on a house with a pre approved mortgage, or do I need something else? TIA You are even better off trying to negotiate a "short sale". Of course finding properties that are in pre-foreclosure may not be easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angry White Male 0 Posted August 1, 2007 The economy is smokin' you hack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites