The argument was that STR's are artificially increasing prices beyond what owner occupants can afford.

By artificially putting the floor higher, it's a bigger problem, not the same problem.

I hope it crashes, but the government will do its best to pump it up artificially until they can hand it off to the next person.

thanks Steven, i hope the higher recent rates don't trigger a recession, people already having tough time with inflated prices, and consumer is very strong but worry part of that strength could be artificial from the 1 trillion still in their bank accounts from the stimi-checks, which is falling fast

But the main purpose behind the seasoning requirement is to give the market time to reflect the change in property values and avoid artificially inflating values on the asset itself.

Its frowned upon because in many states, we 1099 the borrower after the property sells and if we don't list the property, and don't expose the property to the largest potential buyer market, we can expose ourselves to litigation for artificially suppressing the sales price.

- Consider reflective window films to diffuse sunlight.Aesthetic and Efficient: - Maximizing natural light reduces the need for artificial lighting

- Consider artificial plants for a touch of green without the upkeep.Natural Touch: - Plants add a refreshing element and create a spa-like atmosphere

On houses that have small yards I have done artificial(but real looking, they've come a long way) grass.

@Eric JamesMost buyers North Americans are happy to pay cash for several reasons: 1) they can get a higher return on their cash than with most other "safer" investments, 2) they buy in Mexico / Puerto Vallarta in order to diversify their investments overseas in a market where prices aren't artificially held high buy leverage and artificially low interest rates and 3) they realize that, when real estate prices in their home markets become too disconnected from rents (who can't grow to the sky) and interest rates inevitably go up, prices can (significantly) drop like they did in 2007-8.