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April 25, 2008 at 2:06 PM #194643May 16, 2008 at 12:57 PM #205962
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ParticipantI’ve noticed that the most aggressively (realistic) priced homes are often those that were bought near the peak, 2005-7, whereas the ones bought earlier tend to be “sticker.”
At first I thought this was weird, because the people who bought at peak are taking great losses, whereas the ones who bought earlier than 2000-1 would still make a hefty profit if they drop the price a little.
Part of it is no doubt that the peak buyers tend to be more in distress and so more motivated. But I think part of it also has to do with the recent buyers having relatively little to lose, since they probably paid zero-down and probably enjoyed low interests for a couple of years. If they simply walked away or managed a short sale, their financial loss is not great even if their credit is ruined.
On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.
Maybe that’s why prices are sticking in places like La Jolla, where so few homes exchanged hands during the peak (how many people can afford multi-million-dollar homes even if there’s only interest to pay?), and most sellers now belong to the “regret” category.
May 16, 2008 at 12:57 PM #206012ParticipantI’ve noticed that the most aggressively (realistic) priced homes are often those that were bought near the peak, 2005-7, whereas the ones bought earlier tend to be “sticker.”
At first I thought this was weird, because the people who bought at peak are taking great losses, whereas the ones who bought earlier than 2000-1 would still make a hefty profit if they drop the price a little.
Part of it is no doubt that the peak buyers tend to be more in distress and so more motivated. But I think part of it also has to do with the recent buyers having relatively little to lose, since they probably paid zero-down and probably enjoyed low interests for a couple of years. If they simply walked away or managed a short sale, their financial loss is not great even if their credit is ruined.
On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.
Maybe that’s why prices are sticking in places like La Jolla, where so few homes exchanged hands during the peak (how many people can afford multi-million-dollar homes even if there’s only interest to pay?), and most sellers now belong to the “regret” category.
May 16, 2008 at 12:57 PM #206046ParticipantI’ve noticed that the most aggressively (realistic) priced homes are often those that were bought near the peak, 2005-7, whereas the ones bought earlier tend to be “sticker.”
At first I thought this was weird, because the people who bought at peak are taking great losses, whereas the ones who bought earlier than 2000-1 would still make a hefty profit if they drop the price a little.
Part of it is no doubt that the peak buyers tend to be more in distress and so more motivated. But I think part of it also has to do with the recent buyers having relatively little to lose, since they probably paid zero-down and probably enjoyed low interests for a couple of years. If they simply walked away or managed a short sale, their financial loss is not great even if their credit is ruined.
On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.
Maybe that’s why prices are sticking in places like La Jolla, where so few homes exchanged hands during the peak (how many people can afford multi-million-dollar homes even if there’s only interest to pay?), and most sellers now belong to the “regret” category.
May 16, 2008 at 12:57 PM #206071ParticipantI’ve noticed that the most aggressively (realistic) priced homes are often those that were bought near the peak, 2005-7, whereas the ones bought earlier tend to be “sticker.”
At first I thought this was weird, because the people who bought at peak are taking great losses, whereas the ones who bought earlier than 2000-1 would still make a hefty profit if they drop the price a little.
Part of it is no doubt that the peak buyers tend to be more in distress and so more motivated. But I think part of it also has to do with the recent buyers having relatively little to lose, since they probably paid zero-down and probably enjoyed low interests for a couple of years. If they simply walked away or managed a short sale, their financial loss is not great even if their credit is ruined.
On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.
Maybe that’s why prices are sticking in places like La Jolla, where so few homes exchanged hands during the peak (how many people can afford multi-million-dollar homes even if there’s only interest to pay?), and most sellers now belong to the “regret” category.
May 16, 2008 at 12:57 PM #206097ParticipantI’ve noticed that the most aggressively (realistic) priced homes are often those that were bought near the peak, 2005-7, whereas the ones bought earlier tend to be “sticker.”
At first I thought this was weird, because the people who bought at peak are taking great losses, whereas the ones who bought earlier than 2000-1 would still make a hefty profit if they drop the price a little.
Part of it is no doubt that the peak buyers tend to be more in distress and so more motivated. But I think part of it also has to do with the recent buyers having relatively little to lose, since they probably paid zero-down and probably enjoyed low interests for a couple of years. If they simply walked away or managed a short sale, their financial loss is not great even if their credit is ruined.
On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.
Maybe that’s why prices are sticking in places like La Jolla, where so few homes exchanged hands during the peak (how many people can afford multi-million-dollar homes even if there’s only interest to pay?), and most sellers now belong to the “regret” category.
May 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM #205992Ex-SD
Participant“On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.”
Just remember this twist of words related to the old adage: “Time wounds all heels”
May 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM #206042Participant“On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.”
Just remember this twist of words related to the old adage: “Time wounds all heels”
May 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM #206074Participant“On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.”
Just remember this twist of words related to the old adage: “Time wounds all heels”
May 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM #206101Participant“On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.”
Just remember this twist of words related to the old adage: “Time wounds all heels”
May 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM #206127Participant“On the other hand, the owners who’ve held onto it longer, not only are they less motivated, but they have a big “regret” factor. IF ONLY they sold it at the peak, they would have had a giant windfall. Having waited too long, now they suddenly realized the extra 300K they were counting on for whatever dream they had is up in smoke. That’s gotta be hard to accept.”
Just remember this twist of words related to the old adage: “Time wounds all heels”
May 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM #214410XBoxBoy
ParticipantA new contestant! Ah yes, it looks like time for a round of Pain In La Jolla!
Today’s contestant bought in a nice area by UCSD in Dec. 2006 for a low price of $1,200,000. And now they’ve sold for a paltry $1,000,000. A 17% loss.
Actually, not that bad a loss in comparison to other parts of San Diego. But then again, I don’t expect the same level of distress in La Jolla as in other areas. But it definitely shows that the upper end is getting hit too.
Here’s the details
http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-8FF847DD-8835_Robinhood_Ln_La_Jolla_CA_92037
XBoxBoy
May 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM #214489ParticipantA new contestant! Ah yes, it looks like time for a round of Pain In La Jolla!
Today’s contestant bought in a nice area by UCSD in Dec. 2006 for a low price of $1,200,000. And now they’ve sold for a paltry $1,000,000. A 17% loss.
Actually, not that bad a loss in comparison to other parts of San Diego. But then again, I don’t expect the same level of distress in La Jolla as in other areas. But it definitely shows that the upper end is getting hit too.
Here’s the details
http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-8FF847DD-8835_Robinhood_Ln_La_Jolla_CA_92037
XBoxBoy
May 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM #214511ParticipantA new contestant! Ah yes, it looks like time for a round of Pain In La Jolla!
Today’s contestant bought in a nice area by UCSD in Dec. 2006 for a low price of $1,200,000. And now they’ve sold for a paltry $1,000,000. A 17% loss.
Actually, not that bad a loss in comparison to other parts of San Diego. But then again, I don’t expect the same level of distress in La Jolla as in other areas. But it definitely shows that the upper end is getting hit too.
Here’s the details
http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-8FF847DD-8835_Robinhood_Ln_La_Jolla_CA_92037
XBoxBoy
May 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM #214537ParticipantA new contestant! Ah yes, it looks like time for a round of Pain In La Jolla!
Today’s contestant bought in a nice area by UCSD in Dec. 2006 for a low price of $1,200,000. And now they’ve sold for a paltry $1,000,000. A 17% loss.
Actually, not that bad a loss in comparison to other parts of San Diego. But then again, I don’t expect the same level of distress in La Jolla as in other areas. But it definitely shows that the upper end is getting hit too.
Here’s the details
http://www.sdlookup.com/Property-8FF847DD-8835_Robinhood_Ln_La_Jolla_CA_92037
XBoxBoy
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