Quote from dandxg:
My wife work for Putle Homes Mortgage Banking division.......they are pojecting a decrease in home sales next year. They aren't replacing some empolyees that are quitting or are fired. They keep only the A paper and broker out all the BS loans to willing brokers.
Here in Denver, we have had a soft market for some time now. We moved here knowing that, our market appreciates about 2-3% per year so while we won't have a pop, I could see us having an even more difficult time selling if we decide to.
I was encouraged to take an ARM or an adjustable when we purchased a couple of years ago, but I wouldn't allow us to be suckered into that.
Quote from prt_systems:
Markets like Denver and other slow grow markets will probably be OK. They dont move much and have a relatively stable housing market = although denver has seen appreciation balloon as well, particularly in the areas in the foothills up I 70.
The problem areas are places where over the last 7 years there have been 300-500 percent gains. Anyone that did not take their gain in these markets and doesn't plan to hold for several years is in for a rude awakening come next year.
Quote from dac8555:
I agree..sort of. Yes the fastest growing areas will be hardest hit...but colorado is pretty much up there. no Fl, CA, or NY..but high. My sister had a 1600 sq fot house for $350 that was no big deal. Then you have places like Aspen....I used to spend all my summers there so i am pretty familiar with colorado.
I think COlorado my have a bit of a set back as well.