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Volatile Stock Market, 700 Billion Bailout Affecting Consumer Confidence

Posted by Dennis Pease on Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at 3:28am.

Stock Market Crash - October 08Well, where do I begin?  Certainly I'm not going to tell you the “meaning of life” in this market.  However, there actually is some meaning to it.  If you go back almost exactly one year ago, when the stock market hit their all time high, at 14,164 on October 9, 2007, it was apparent to a lot of people that the stock market was truly overvalued.  There was much talk at that time about “value corrections” that were inevitable.  Guess what?  They're here!!!!!

Of course, the stock market has been trending down since that time, ever so slowly, (so you wouldn't notice), until now, when it's crunch time.  You need to understand, for your own peace of mind, that all the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as all the others around the world, still have a net worth.  That “worth” is the assets held by each company, so the stock market is certainly not going to zero.  The “floor”, or bottom of the market, is coming up fast, but what will break the fall is the investor's foresight.  Once we get near the bottom they will be buying up every thing they can to make the profits available.  Free market!

Since the 700B$ bailout, and the Fed's offer to buy “commercial paper” will not take effect for at least 6-10 weeks, it's likely the markets will take care of themselves by then.  We'll wait and see!!!!  

What is truly important to you and your business is the fact that as a “professional” you need to have an OPINION!!!! 

Your opinions may not be shared by others, but the fact that you have opinions about what matters to your clients is the mark of a “Pro”.  So, listen, and read about what's going on.  The knowledge you get sets you apart from the rest of the herd.  

When you go to purchase a big ticket item, like a new TV, do you always buy from the place with the lowest price, or do you justify the price that was given to you by a sales person that you felt really knew what they were talking about?  Think about it!  I'm guessing about 75%/25% here.

Have a terrific Oregon Fall weekend!  Call me if I can help you or your clients.  Use my cell 517-8758.

The following rates are based on 30 day locks with no discount points, as of this morning. They are not come ons, they are the rates your buyers will most likely get from a reputable lender, regardless of what is advertised.  Certainly there are other specialized programs available, depending on the qualifications of the buyer.

30 year fixed conforming =

 

6.250%

15 year =

 

6.125%

3/1 ARM =

 

6.375%

5/1 ARM =

 

6.375%

Jumbo fixed =

 

7.000%

Jumbo ARM =

 

7.750%

FHA/VA 30 year fixed =

 

6.500%

Prime rate is currently =

 

4.500%

Authored by Lorin Wamsley, CMPS - Senior Mortgage Consultant, Precision Funding
Phone: 541-681-8787


Dennis Pease -  Real Estate Broker invites you to see more Eugene Oregon Real Estate information and All the Area Real Estate Listings . If you are looking for a mortgage consultant, call Lorin at the number above and tell him you saw him here.

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4 Responses to "Volatile Stock Market, 700 Billion Bailout Affecting Consumer Confidence"

Mike Taylor wrote:
You couldn't have written this post at a better time. It looks like we have hit the floor and investors are buying like crazy. The crazy downward trend the market took last week was no doubt a visceral overreaction to all the negative news. Now investors are realizing that there are great opportunities out there and buying. Hopefully this will restore confidence and more and more people will realize the opportunities that are available in real estate as well.

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at 2:12 AM.

Ned Carey wrote:
I don't follow the market closely but I have checked a few stocks to see if now is the time to buy. They still have PE ratios of 20+ I would say they are not only not bargains, they are high. I think the market could still have room to drop.

So what's my opinion? I think now is a great time to buy both stocks and real estate.

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at 2:14 AM.

Basketball Games wrote:
Its good to read this post .It is a new addition to my knowledge.And I am really glad to got something new today. Thanks for sharing.

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at 2:15 AM.

Russian Stock wrote:
yes, in stock market there are a lot of great opportunities

Posted on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at 11:51 AM.



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