Victoria's housing market, home prices and values
#81
Posted 05 October 2012 - 08:07 AM
#82
Posted 05 October 2012 - 09:04 AM
28 think prices will go up next summer
29 think prices will continue on a flat line, unchanged
50 think prices will drop next summer
#83
Posted 05 October 2012 - 09:17 AM
57 think prices will not drop next summer
50 think prices will drop next summer
#84
Posted 05 October 2012 - 09:32 AM
OR
57 think prices will not drop next summer
50 think prices will drop next summer
agreed. Or another permutation:
28 think prices will go up next summer, 79 think they will not.
#85
Posted 05 October 2012 - 10:12 AM
#86
Posted 05 October 2012 - 10:25 AM
Well you got me there...
No worries - I did a summer internship at the vreb school of spin.
#87
Posted 05 October 2012 - 12:30 PM
No worries - I did a summer internship at the vreb school of spin.
You weren't paying enough attention.
28 people think prices will go up and you should buy now before being priced out.
29 think prices are stable and it's a great time to take advantage of low rates.
50 think it's a buyers market and you better buy before the market goes up again.
#88
Posted 05 October 2012 - 02:05 PM
#89
Posted 05 October 2012 - 02:32 PM
You weren't paying enough attention.
28 people think prices will go up and you should buy now before being priced out.
29 think prices are stable and it's a great time to take advantage of low rates.
50 think it's a buyers market and you better buy before the market goes up again.
Given the split no clear indication of what happens next. I am surprised by how many people think prices will increase, that is impressive.
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#90
Posted 05 October 2012 - 04:16 PM
And then there are the hundreds of VV members who have yet to vote and likely won't, because they don't care what happens to the bubble.
Or who don't think that a change of +/- 25% over a several year period is really a bubble at all.
#91
Posted 05 October 2012 - 05:09 PM
Or who don't think that a change of +/- 25% over a several year period is really a bubble at all.
That's why there is this new thread that concentrates on where prices are going, rather than whether you technically consider it a bubble or not.
Although 25% decline is a big deal. Tons of people would find themselves in negative equity and unable to sell.
#92
Posted 05 October 2012 - 05:54 PM
That's why there is this new thread that concentrates on where prices are going, rather than whether you technically consider it a bubble or not.
Although 25% decline is a big deal. Tons of people would find themselves in negative equity and unable to sell.
A 25% decline would cripple a lot of the people who have used their homes as ATMs. I know a lot of people in Oak Bay that live paycheque to paycheque and have been giving up any extras now. For example, I asked some friends to run in the race this weekend with me - a common statement was they just could not afford the fee.
#93
Posted 05 October 2012 - 06:05 PM
For example, I asked some friends to run in the race this weekend with me - a common statement was they just could not afford the fee.
That's usually what I say when someone asks me to do something athletic with them.
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#94
Posted 05 October 2012 - 06:48 PM
Not according to the stats:
"Among homeowners who have mortgages (but not HELOCs), on average their home equity represents 49% of the value of their homes.
For owners with both mortgages and HELOCs, the equity ratio is 41%.
For owners without mortgages but with HELOCs, the equity share is 82%"
#95
Posted 05 October 2012 - 06:49 PM
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#96
Posted 05 October 2012 - 07:44 PM
#97
Posted 05 October 2012 - 07:54 PM
RE 25%, "Tons of people would find themselves in negative equity and unable to sell."
Not according to the stats:
"Among homeowners who have mortgages (but not HELOCs), on average their home equity represents 49% of the value of their homes.
For owners with both mortgages and HELOCs, the equity ratio is 41%.
For owners without mortgages but with HELOCs, the equity share is 82%"
Nothing in there says how many people have less than 25% equity. I'm pretty confident there are "tons" which is all I said.
Edit: 17% of home owners have less than 25% equity. More than enough given that only a very small percentage drives the market price.
#98
Posted 06 October 2012 - 07:15 AM
That's usually what I say when someone asks me to do something athletic with them.
this is true - but these folks would have no problem telling me exactly what they thought - and they are active runners, so it is not at all out of the ordinary.
#99
Posted 06 October 2012 - 05:06 PM
Whether we rent or own, we all have a lot to be thankful for.
#100
Posted 06 October 2012 - 05:41 PM
Just kidding! Wave a good thanks giving all.
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