I am brand new to the process and keep hearing conflicting reports. Should I be waiting out the market? Or is this the perfect time to buy if you can? I don't trust all these realty sites telling me I should buy now.

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Having this same problem. From what I've seen most genuine home-buying experts are saying wait. Social media is a different story though.

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I would wait. Things are too up in the air right now and unless you've got a lot of extra money hanging around you'll get a better deal later.

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Same boat. Going to wait for now

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