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Janet_IHB
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<p>I am wondering: what is the consensus on the future of interest rates?</p>
<p>Many people have used the argument that it is better to buy at a lower price with a higher interest rate, than vice-versa.</p>
<p>At what point do you think this formula shifts?</p>
<p>I am deeply suspect of the argument "I can always refinance at a lower rate".</p>
<p>It took 4 decades for interest rates to reach their recent lows. How can anyone think this with any degree of certainty - especially in light of recent developments in the credit markets?</p>
<p>The long-term implications of interest rate differences can be huge.</p>
<p>I am not trying to be a cheerleader for housing, as I know more trouble is coming. </p>
<p>I simply think this is an extraordinarily important factor - and one that could turn out to be a major miscalculation for many.</p>
<p>Where do you think the "sweet spot" will be - between prices and rates?</p>
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<p>Many people have used the argument that it is better to buy at a lower price with a higher interest rate, than vice-versa.</p>
<p>At what point do you think this formula shifts?</p>
<p>I am deeply suspect of the argument "I can always refinance at a lower rate".</p>
<p>It took 4 decades for interest rates to reach their recent lows. How can anyone think this with any degree of certainty - especially in light of recent developments in the credit markets?</p>
<p>The long-term implications of interest rate differences can be huge.</p>
<p>I am not trying to be a cheerleader for housing, as I know more trouble is coming. </p>
<p>I simply think this is an extraordinarily important factor - and one that could turn out to be a major miscalculation for many.</p>
<p>Where do you think the "sweet spot" will be - between prices and rates?</p>
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