3 Reasons Why Now Is The Time To Buy
Excellent points. Now is a great time to buy. Rates are still low and there are many properties on the market priced well. Just remember these won't be around forever and putting off your dream of home ownership till later could leave you spending more in the feature on rate and sales price.
It seems everyday I have some one tell me why they are waiting to buy a home. I hear reasons such as, "housing prices are still dropping", or "we are going to have a increase in housing invetory this year with the increase in foreclosures". While both are valid points, I beleive I could give you several valid points to why this is the time to buy. I found 3 great reasons in this article...
1. The 30-Year Mortgage May Disappear There has been much debate regarding government's role in providing support for homeownership. There are several experts who believe if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's roles are eliminated, or even limited, it may be the end to the 30-year mortgage. This concern is addressed in MSN Real Estate's, Is it curtains for the 30-year mortgage?
2. QRM Requirements Could Be Much More Stringent Here are proposed changes to the requirements for a 'qualified residential mortgage': • Certain mortgage types would be eliminated • You would need to put a minimum of 20% down • You would need a minimum 690 FICO score • The ratios of income to both the mortgage payment and overall debt would become much more conservative (28% and 36%) There would be loans available to purchasers who don't qualify under the new rules. However, they will probably be more expensive to the buyer (both in rate and costs).
3. Rents are Expected to Increase The supply of available rentals is decreasing and the demand is increasing. That will lead to an increase in rental costs throughout the year. The Wall Street Journal recently quoted a report by Reis, Inc in which it states, "Expect vacancies to continue declining, and rents rising through the rest of 2011 at an even faster pace." Bottom Line You may be waiting on the sidelines to see if prices will continue to depreciate before you purchase a home. The mortgage expense is a major piece in the overall financial picture of homeownership. Make sure you consider it when timing your decision. Reprinted with permission. All Contents
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