With all of the external opinions, information and statistics you may wonder when is the right time to buy or when is the right  time to sell.

Here are a few things to consider when looking to buy or sell a home:

Real Estate news generally tells you two things: market trends and market prices. It does not tell you how the unique circumstances of one person or one family has created a sale, one home at a time.

Let's break that down.

Where you are in your life may be one of those factors. Financially are you in a position to buy a home today? Or do you need time to save money? Have you been preapproved for a loan? How does a house payment fit into the family budget?

Are you in a situation you must sell your home today? Or can you afford to wait? Will you benefit from the sale? Or have circumstances presented themselves where you may not have another option?

Are there personal life changes, where your household is growing due to the addition of kids, pets or elder parents? Perhaps kids are going off to college and it is time to downsize.

A knowledgeable and competent Real Estate Agent will always be able to tell you market trends and market prices, but they can't tell you where you are financially or what personal life changes that determine your needs. 

YOU and only YOU will know when it is the right time to buy or sell a home.