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Maybe I can get some insight in this forum, maybe not.
Just why are there some in the Florida forum that just hate the ideal
of a returning sellers' market?
They're practically rabid about their hate for sellers making a profit.
What's it to them?
Have any ideals? Like to hear them, if you have.
I don't think it's just in Florida. But, a lot of the charm and draw of Florida in the past had to do with the lower cost of living....open spaces...birds and animals roaming around. As Florida grew, the prices increased, the land has been developed and pricing went up. Not much different than other places. I think it's pretty funny that some of the people complaining are those who took the profit out of their houses when they sold and moved some place else that has the charm of a lower cost of living..open spaces..birds and animals roaming...not realizing they are part of the cycle that will change that place too.
Other than that, they just don't want to pay more for a house or for taxes. And then again, some people just like to complain.
If you have substantial equity in your home and you bought a house years ago WITHIN your means like most should've done, then I see no problem w/coming out w/profits....
If you grossly overpaid during the peak, speculating that the rollercoaster ride would continue to go up and up, then I don't feel sorry for you one bit if you 'HAVE' to move. You get what you deserve.
They missed out. They didn't have the money to get into the market, they don't have the money to get into the market unless prices fall further. They're insanely jealous of people who bought a house 5 years ago for $275 and were able to sell it 3 years later for $550K (I'll admit - that's friggin' insane!).
So they want the market to be horrible for a long time to "teach those people a lesson" and let them into the market.
They missed out. They didn't have the money to get into the market, they don't have the money to get into the market unless prices fall further. They're insanely jealous of people who bought a house 5 years ago for $275 and were able to sell it 3 years later for $550K (I'll admit - that's friggin' insane!).
So they want the market to be horrible for a long time to "teach those people a lesson" and let them into the market.
Ummmmm, no. As a buyer in FL I would like for prices to reflect what salaries can support.
But that's in every place. If you can't afford to buy a house then you rent. That's all over the nation. Salaries are very varied....many people can afford to own a home, sometimes two or more. No? Why should I, if I can't afford to own a home begrudge someone who can and wish them ill will?
But that's in every place. If you can't afford to buy a house then you rent. That's all over the nation. Salaries are very varied....many people can afford to own a home, sometimes two or more. No? Why should I, if I can't afford to own a home begrudge someone who can and wish them ill will?
I don't wish anyone ill will. I was commenting on the post that suggested jealousy. There may very well be some of that, but not all potential buyers are wishing evil death upon sellers.
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