Comments on: Sneaking Up On Them

By: guru

guru — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:57:49 +0000

I have to agree with Steve on this.
One thing to Jim is just let yourself in first time home buyers situation. Jim and others who has properties in peninsula are lucky to have bought a long time ago. I can assure you all, the same people who has to start all over again, will think twice or thrice before buying home.
Well I did end up buying and I like it. Plunging for a first time home buyer is not easy thing as Jim say. I bet Joe who is writing the contract is not a first time buyer.!

By: steve

steve — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:33:28 +0000

I totally understand what you meant. I just bought a place, and I knew I have a couple of times of missing out good deals or bids because of this reason. However, I think real estate agents should be more understanding, instead of going crazy! Buying a house is a BIG investment, especially in silicon valley. For 1st time home buyers, they dont even know much about market price or places or which area they really want to settle down etc, not to mention there are no perfect house for anyone, it is a VERY scary thing to quickly make up one’s mind. From my experience, after a couple of months looking, one will have an idea of where he/she wants to buy, how much and what kind of things they can let go in a place, then they only act fast. And there are always new places coming up anyway, pls dont be mad, instead let us know that it’s ok to pay maybe $10k more for peace of mind…it’s really a VERY SCARY thing in buying a place in this area.

By: Larrisa

Larrisa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:33:03 +0000

Amusing and Good common sense, Jim!! Great post!!