I can confirm that the negative sentiments put forth in this thread have not turned me off or away.I continue to keep my eye on available properties on highreturnrealestate.com, biding my time (until I have wife approval ;)), and I am thankful for the transparency and thoroughness of HRRE's founders responses.Happy New Year, good luck, and take care all,Kyle

It all depends on your sentiment.

A monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan that measures consumer sentiment and inflation expectations has affected yields and offered a data point for predicting Federal Reserve actions.Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)Another factor starting to gain steam in terms of affecting mortgage rates are various regional Purchasing Managers Index reports, which offer a glimpse into the health of the economy.

More money in the market means more opportunities for everyone.Active Inventory: A whopping 52.6% increase in active inventory, from 2,717 to 4,146, means more options for buyers and a more balanced market.Despite a slight dip in the percentage of the original list price received (down 1%) and a minor increase in median time to contract (up 11.1%), the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

I think there's sentimental value there which could be part of the reluctance. 

I do believe that market cap rates (i.e. cap rates of recently sold comparables) provide a feel for investors sentiment in how they value and assess risks associated with the properties in a certain market.Cheers...

don't discount investor sentiment it can be a falling knife no real reason not to buy or invest other than people pull in the reins on bad news.. 

We think we tracked down the bank - i used their website form to submit an inquiry since there is no apparent way to reach a human when you call...Its a great neighborhood, but also sentimental for my husband to be next to the house he grew up in.

I understand that sentiment to an extent.

Bill Gulley My sentiments exactly!