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Comment by garren

Rising interest rates are starting to slow the housing craziness, at least where I’m at. I was regularly seeing 20-27% over asking with limited to no inspections, new listings going in hours. Nuts.

All-cash is basically the new norm. Two years ago that was an issue for regular buyers, but it’s workable now since lenders have jumped into the mix, more and more offer an all-cash option - they make the purchase and transfer it to you under a traditional mortgage. You still have an appraisal gap to contend with, sine they’ll only pay what the place appraises for, but anyone who qualifies for a loan can probably qualify for the all-cash option.

parent garren 4 years ago

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