A Great Time To Buy

Are you a first time homebuyer? If you are, you may be worried that this is not the right time to buy your first house; I mean, it is no secret that people are being foreclosed on and losing their homes left and right, and it is also no secret that we are in a rather bad economy right now. But now might just be the best time to buy a home for a lot of people, especially if you are a first time homebuyer.

First time homebuyers can have this as motivation: home prices are at an all-time low. That means that you can get a bargain price and much more house for the money than buyers were getting about seven or eight years ago when the real estate market was booming. It really is basic economics; there are more houses for sale than people who want or are able to buy them; therefore, supply is higher than demand and prices are low.

In addition to good prices, first time homebuyers can expect to have real estate professionals scrambling to get your business. Some are even offering incentives other than lower home prices. You may be able to negotiate a cruise, a car or truck, or some other compensation if you are willing to buy a house that has been on the market for a long time.

Some first time homebuyers fear that they may not be able to get a mortgage, but if you have a good credit rating, it really should not be a problem to get the loan you need. It is true that in light of the freewheeling loans being given in the past and the subsequent chaos in the housing industry, most lenders are being more particular about who can get a loan and who can't, but they are not locking the doors and refusing to make loans. Banks still want your business if you have a decent credit score and relatively secure job.

You may also be able to find a house that is owned by a bank or other lender, and they really do not want to own houses. They are in the business of lending money and conducting financial transactions. They are not in the home-selling business; therefore, they want to get rid of homes as quickly and easily as possible, which may reduce not only the price you pay but also the length of time it takes to push paperwork through.

If you are a first time homebuyer, it is natural to feel a little anxiety, but with careful planning and some god financial advice, you should feel confident that this is a perfectly acceptable time to be investing in the American dream of homeownership. Owning a home is still the best way to ensure stability for yourself and your children. Owning a home is still a decent investment, particularly now when prices are low. There is no doubt that home prices will rise again, and when they do, today's first time homebuyers can cash in by buying low and selling high.

If you have reasonably secure employment and a decent credit history, there is no reason you should not become a first time homebuyer when the time is right for you and your family.