It’s the question everyone is asking right now: should I buy now or wait? And usually, what people are really asking is whether they are about to make a smart move or a mistake. Let’s clear this up.

Waiting Feels Safe But It Can Cost You

A lot of buyers are sitting on the sidelines right now, waiting for interest rates to drop, home prices to come down, or better deals to show up. On the surface, that sounds like the smart move. But in reality, when rates drop, more buyers enter the market. As competition increases, so do prices. The “better time” people are waiting for often turns into a more competitive and more expensive situation.

Buying Now Isn’t About Timing the Market

Trying to perfectly time the market is a losing game. The buyers who…

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