Is it safe to buy new home now with high interest rates ,high home prices and recession in near future?

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Depends on several factors. If you have a ton of cash and are not over stretching your budget to buy the house, then yes.

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Is this the “near future recession” that was supposed to happen last July? Well guess what, the election is over now so you may have to wait several more years for another “looming recession” to arrive

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Don’t try to time the market or you’ll be waiting forever. If you are in a good financial situation and find a home that is within your budget and meets your needs, then go for it

OP, metro area?

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