Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the main reasons they suggest waiting is that a buyer must purchase private mortgage insurance if they have less than the 20%. That increases the monthly payment the buyer will be responsible for. In a recent article, Freddie Mac explained what this would mean for a $200,000 house: However, we must look at other aspects of the purchase to see if it truly makes sense to wait. Are you actually saving money by waiting?CoreLogic has recently projected that home values will increase by (2 comments)