All other comps are banks buying property back at auction.The extra square footage based on converted garage, I think, inflate the value of the property which makes me nervous about doing the deal.What does everyone think?

When inflation is high, like the late 70's early 80's, debt is good.

Cost inflation is 3.5% per year2.

I read an article yesterday where Charles Schwab said inflation and hyperinflation are OK because we have proven tools in the U.S to combat those.I am curious about those tools.

Inflation was literally OVER 15% per year.

When I say HOA of $115 per month I really mean COA (though they call it HOA).It's a high rise condo in a downtown area.

I work with a law firm investigating allegations that KB homes fraudulently sold new homes at inflated prices through pre-determined appraisals.

I pulled down the latest release, as well as the BLS inflation data.

I speculate there are a lot of politicians with a vested interested in seeing the fed (access to pre circulating/inflating, freshly printed money) stay in place.

Real estate on average does not appreciate at 3% a year; it appreciates at 6% a year inflation adjusted.