JUST DO IT!

Thinking of buying a home, but feel bewildered by conflicting reports about the real estate market? Whether or not real estate is up, down or sideways, most people make their purchase decisions based on lifestyle and need rather than market conditions.

A home is a “durable good,” similar to a washing machine. When you need a new washer, you search for a machine that offers good value and service. You don’t think about whether the price of washers will be going up or down in the coming months or years.

You can have greater peace of mind when your purchase is made out of necessity and not just out of a desire to turn a profit. You get the greatest value out of your home by simply living in it, and as long as you can continue to make mortgage payments, you run little risk of losing on your investment.