Lease options work better in a rising real estate market.

Problem is when you look at total value of all sales and divide by number of transactions the Average Price point is bound to rise as you foreclose on less junk and foreclose on more nice stuff.These national numbers and national trends are a joke!!!

Inflation was rampant.

The banks are the most to blame and quite frankly, caused the inflated pricing which was artificial anyways, now expecting the unsuspecting homeowners to pony up for the losses.

It's almost twice your current rate, but still far below inflation.

We will pay 5.75% w/ a half pt for 5 adjustable money amort over 20.Issues: Although 66%+ have signed letters of intent and the contracts are starting to be signed this month, there is a movement afoot to queer the deal based on rising land costs.

If you are unlicensed you won't get into Equator which is their main platform to work the short sale.I am not a fan of HAFA because the "lender" sets the list price and it's usuallly grossly inflated.

One of the most influential books I have ever read is "The Millionaire Next Door" If you have not read it then give it a go. It is great...

For those that have not read it, one term is Economic Outpatient Care (EOC)...

Inflating a sales price and doing fancy things with financing is what gives real estate investors a bad name and causes state legislatures to pass nutty laws to curb abusive practices.

If inflation rises above 5%, lenders will be losing money on these motgages.