While rates are increasing, that implies that the job market is strengthening, so rates may be higher, but if there are MORE people WITH JOBS in the economy, that will provide continued supply for the real estate market.Hard to get a loan at ANY rate if you are unemployed - ya know?

If SF homes go up in price then the morgage payment will be greater than rent and the rental market strengthens.

It was titled "Foreclosure wave signals strengthening U.S. housing market."

i guess the way i view land trust's is that it is an excellent benefit for person who wants to purchase, but can't right now in the traditional way.they get to work on strengthening their credit, plus they get the write offs. it would seem to make the chances better that they will perform with the eventual outright purchase, versus a straight lease option.i haven't done one yet, but i just closed on a deal where i am going to set one up. so, until i've actually set one up and than closed on the sale, i won't know for sure. jim

I currently own a few properties at this time that I am just collecting rent on and plan to sell once the market strengthens.

(b) Strengthen your strengths forget about your weaknesses.

This is to strengthen the floor so it wont flex; it is the flexing of a floor that will pop tile loose and crack the grout lines.

My father can do or coordinate all the repairs himself.There is an HOA fee of $64/Mo for a pool and clubhouse.I'm looking at 68% * $249,900 (low end FMV) - $10,000 repairs = $159,93270% * $249,900 (low end FMV) - $10,000 repairs = $164,930Although my agent might think it is too low (she tried to get me to go in w/ $180K but I stuck to my guns :protest: ) , I'm going with everyone's advice on here.I am starting my offer at $156,475 and will work up to $165,000 max.My realtor is having me get a Pre Approval for $157,000 (already have one for $200,000) and a $2000 Good Faith check to strengthen the offer.Using Wheatie's spreadsheet he used for another person ( I hope that is ok :lol: ), I came up with this:2 year Rehab worst case$165,000 Purchase Price $3300 2.00% Purchase Closing costs $19,200 5.75% Interest $4,200 Holding costs (24 Months of mortgage principal payments, right?)

Citigroup rose 5.7 percent in German trading after acting Chief Executive Officer Win Bischoff said in a statement late yesterday that Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will help "strengthen our capital base.''

Thanks Jon, When I said I would modify my lease I was referring to strengthening my staements for excessive wear, not anything relating to limiting the number of children.