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Should you be timing the market...
Should You Be Timing the Market

No one wants to purchase a home only to see its value decline. But should you wait to buy a home until prices bottom out? A quick web search will yield a number of articles and opinions for and against timing the real estate market, but beware of those in favor of market timing who also want to sell you a how-to book or system. The longer you own your home, the better chance you have of building wealth and protecting yourself from the markets ups and downs.
 
Home ownership builds equity:
Some people just don’t have the discipline to set aside money each month to save and invest. In this case, a home is more than a shelter; it acts as a sort of an automatic savings account. You can build your savings in two ways:
 
First, each month a portion of your payment goes toward the principal to build equity in your home. In the early years of the mortgage, most of your payment goes toward interest. Over time, however, that turns around and your equity growth begins to accelerate.
 
Second, U.S. home prices have always appreciated over the long term. Average appreciation on ... more

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