https://www.luxuryhomedigest.com/2013/02/23/swiss-homeowners-most-indebted-in-world/ Luxury Homes, Lifestyle and Travel Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:39:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.luxuryhomedigest.com/2013/02/23/swiss-homeowners-most-indebted-in-world/#comment-3486 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:10:03 +0000 http://www.luxuryhomedigest.com/?p=1147#comment-3486 For the most part, I agree with you Graeme. It is estimated that one third of all home purchases in the U.S. these days are made by cash buyers. Could it be that these buyers feel more comfortable putting their cash into real estate versus other financial markets?

]]> https://www.luxuryhomedigest.com/2013/02/23/swiss-homeowners-most-indebted-in-world/#comment-3449 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:06:48 +0000 http://www.luxuryhomedigest.com/?p=1147#comment-3449 The Swiss don’t see the same value Americans do tying up a lot of money in their home (ie, paying down their mortgage). Unlike Americans, the Swiss don’t view the value of their home a significant vehicle for retirement savings, as they have other means to achieve their retirement.

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