viper168

Very good analysis, but 20% drop are limited to the area with most Asian or the area with excellent school district.  I think Chinese from China went to everywhere in US to purchase foreclosure properties, and paid cash.  for the bank and any seller, cash deal are very attractive, no risk of fall off escrow, or lender not approve, or even can't appraise the selling value.  I think Vegas has better potential for investment than LA, Like buhin said, it's more bang for a bucks.  But I can't find anything under $200K in summerline now, and it wasn't too difficult to find a nice one for $150K in last 2 or 3 years.  I guess if I need to find a cheap investment now, I have to go to Detroit now.

LA唔抵買，比高峰只係跌20%，vegas跌60%+另外，加州法例係保障租客，內華達州係保障業主。
加州有地震，內華達州甚少有地震。
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buhin 發表於 2012-10-23 04:41 AM

viper168

Interest rate is very low, it's like 2.75 for 15yr, but lot of people can't get approved.  before housing bubble burst, all you need is sign the paper, agent can make you approve even you have no income, but bank will check & double check all your documents, income, bank transactions, of course source of down & FICO is very important too.  Unless you are buying with cash, it's not easy to compete with other offers.

with interest rate so low, now is the time.
screenname 發表於 2012-12-20 08:51 PM

viper168

IMO, house in US is way cheaper than HK, unless you want to live in 90210.

wow, seems like a lot rich guy here....
ttc2002 發表於 2012-12-20 10:16 PM

Joyrider

Yes, is good time.  If for investment do not buy in San Francisco, Rent control is very tough.

Joyrider

if i've extra money,  sure will get one in vegas         
pizza999 發表於 2012-8-5 01:34 PM

For self use is good, Not for investment

LittleYawn2

It all depends on where you are looking to buy. Some cities (like Pittsburgh) are much more affordable to buy properties in that others (like San Fran, Boston, etc). If one has the money, it appears better to buy than rent, since rental prices have increased dramatically recently (I speak from experience, sadly)

kwbago

Find a cheap house, pay cash.  It is a good investment.

subsub000

根據S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, 美國20個城市的樓市自泡沫爆破後, 樓價只在低位反覆, 請問這反映事實嗎?

http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/SPCS20RNSA?cid=32261

snapshot

vegas 听说很便宜，有10厘的回报。

gaugau99

I cant find anything investment property in Boston that gives more than 6% return.

webcatman

Interesting rate is low, but house price is still high. You have no point to re-finance on the future.

bigddd98

US housing market is slowly on a re-bounce. If you wait it will only go higher.

devilboy999

this is the best time to buy a house bc this interest rate is super low

macally7450tvb2

i think price of housing in us pretty is the same like 10 years ago my suggestion the time the economy not that well keep money first as always

ch0800

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