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Is Now The Time To Buy A House?

Home prices are down. Interest rates are low. It's a buyers market in San Clemente. Should you buy now? Get some tips and ideas to help you through the thought process.

Every day we hear on the radio or TV or see articles on the internet that now is the time to buy real estate. Generally speaking, I have to say I agree. My real estate purchase goal for the year is 5 and so far I've got 2 purchases left to make.

Yes, home prices are down. As a matter of fact, here in San Clemente, pricing is right around what it was back in 2003. Yes, interest rates are at an all time low and the rates do impact your buying power. Yes, it's a buyers market in San Clemente.

Even with all of those positive circumstances, only you can decided when is the right time to buy. Everyone's situation is different and there are many things to consider when buying a home.

Find out what's happening in San Clementewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Realtor.com offers some fantastic basics every first time buyer should know before they buy a home. Check out their tip and ideas here.

You can also find an explanation on getting pre-qualified here.

Find out what's happening in San Clementewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

If you have more questions that weren't covered in these links, give me a call to get your answers at 714-396-2819.

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