by Calculated Risk on 6/30/2008 04:34:00 PM

Realtor Jim has informed me that they have two firm offers at full price for the REO featured in Oceanside REO: Back to 2002 / 2003 Prices.

These are owner occupied offers. That is what I suspected since the property doesn't make sense for cash flow investors at the current asking price.

The important point here is the difference in market dynamics between the low end (with significant investor activity) and the mid-range markets (most homes will be bought by owner occupants). Investors will probably set the price floor for low end single family homes and condos, but owner occupants will probably be more prevalent in the mid-range - buying at prices above what most investors are willing to pay. Just something to keep in mind ...