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Buyer over thinking can be costly!
I won't call it an epidemic, but lately I have seen and heard of a few instances of buyer's missing out on homes that they really want by simply not making an offer.
Don't get me wrong, I understand this is a buyer's market and that everyone is looking for a great deal, I just don't think some people understand that there is a point where it's not worth selling a house.  Each case is unique and the more you understand the specific situation of the property you have interest in the better decision you can make.
Here are some things you should think about when searching for your home.
Assume your new home will not be worth what you paid for it in a year! -- While this may or may not be the case, the truth is that it only matters if you plan on selling in a year.  Whether we have hit the bottom or not, most agree that we are close and that within the next 2-3 years we should start to see prices start to climb.   Here is a very interesting Chart showing how all Massachusetts Communities have done over the last 10 years even with the ... more

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