It's the time you've been waiting for. . .time to cash in on the equity that you have amassed in the last several years of market growth. We are currently in a market slow down. It's not a crash, it's a slow down. Prices are beginning to ease, particularly over $400k. If you have a plan for the next 5-10 years that involves a new home, now would be a great time to make that leap. Rates are incredibly low and your buying power is high. While we are on the subject, let's talk about a very important point. . .pricing. I just prepared a termination for a home that a client really loved & intended to close this week. The appraisal came back over $25,000 low. How did that happen you say? Market forces. This couple was looking in a very high demand area. We encountered multiple offer situations or sellers overpricing their homes quite regularly. When we attempt to make an offer even slightly above the current comparable sales (lower than asking), we have been rebuffed. Finally, this buyer decided to make an offer at full price because he had no regrets if it did appraise &d if it did not appraise, SURELY, with a certified appraisal, the seller would agree to reduce. Nope. Even though the identical house plan (flipped) just listed across for $10k lower and even that one is overpriced, this seller is holding out for the person who has cash and is willing to overpay for his home. Waste of time for ALL concerned.