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Millions Of Homeowners Have Not Made Mortgage Payments In Years
Your comment about the real estate agent is one thing that always bothers me about those home buying shows on HGTV and similar (Property Virgins in particular). The agent always says, "So, I see you've been approved $XXX,XXX. We'll look for houses for that amount." Unless the buyer says they are trying not to spend that much, the real estate agent always tries to max them out. Worse yet, they then often times have the family look at houses above their "budget." I really think it is a bad example to be demonstrating to millions of people. Shouldn't the shows be at least considering smart buying practices given the current state of affairs?
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In the case of airport rental locations they will take a debit card, but only with documentation of a return flight.
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Seconded. I miss "Expand All". Also, it would be nice for it to be easier to get between pages of comments.
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Worked for the President, didn't it? lol
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Millions Of Homeowners Have Not Made Mortgage Payments In Years
I've always assumed it was something like this, but my point is still valid. The show demonstrates (even if only in make believe) poor home buying practices. If nothing else, it gives people who make a budget the wrong idea that it is "normal" for an agent to show you homes above your price point. I guess maybe the problem is that having an "agent" on the show who gives out useful information and helps "buyers" make logical decisions, supported by careful budget consideration, doesn't make interesting enough TV.