Should homeowners walk away from underwater mortgages?

Most Americans are opposed to the idea according to recent survey

Dennis Norman St LouisThere have been several stories published on this site concerning borrowers that are “underwater” (owe more on their home than it is currently worth) and whether they should simply “walk-away” or do a “strategic default” in order to get out from under their problem. We have published views from both sides of this argument and both sides have made good points in support of their position. However, according to a survey conducted by FindLaw.com, it is clear that the majority of Americans, 60 percent to be exact, believe it is “never OK” for homeowners to walk away. Continue reading “Should homeowners walk away from underwater mortgages?

Two-thirds of Americans less likely to buy a house due to poor economy

Dennis Norman

According to a new survey released by FindLaw.com, nearly two-thirds of Americans say the current economic situation is making them less likely to buy a house.

The survey shows that sixty-three percent of American adults say they are less likely to buy a house because of the current state of the economy.  So even with record-low interest rates, depressed home prices and plentiful inventory to choose from, only 8 percent of people say the current economic situation makes them more likely to buy a house.  About a quarter of people – 28 percent – say they are neither more likely nor less likely to buy a house because of the economy. Continue reading “Two-thirds of Americans less likely to buy a house due to poor economy