Should I Wait to Buy a Home?

I recently attended a meeting at the National Association of Realtors headquarters in Chicago. Our two-day meeting was highlighted by speaker Steve Harney, recently named one of the most influential people in the real estate industry.

Steve is the man thousands of lenders and real estate professionals go to for real estate market information. Steve says, “It’s time to buy a home.” He mentioned several people and companies to bring his message home.

Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul and business consultant
“We have a regular real estate miracle happening. We not only have record low prices, but we also have cheap money.”

Donald Trump
I’m pretty sure this is a great time to go out and buy a house. And if you do, in 10 years you’re going to look back and say, ‘you know, I‘m glad I listened to Donald Trump.’
- January 2011

John Paulson, the man who made billions by predicting the fall of the Real Estate Market in 2007.
“If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own one home, buy another one. If you own two homes, buy a third. And, lend your relatives the money to buy a home.”

Fortune Magazine
Real estate: It's time to buy again! “Forget stocks. Don't bet on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset class in America is housing.”

Market Watch 1/26/2011
"With home sales starting to improve, and with prices now possibly forming a bottom, real estate could well be the asset class that represents the best low-risk buying opportunity out there today."

Excellent prices in Peachtree Corners and Berkeley Lake make these open houses and new listing beauties a great opportunity. Get out and and see what your money will buy.

Open Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 5th, this beautiful home is on a large private lot. It has a huge updated kitchen with granite, stainless appliances and breakfast area. You’ll love the great remodeled master bath. A large deck overlooks the fenced backyard. 4341 Gunnin Road, Peachtree Plantation. Marketing by Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North. Slideshow

Live on a private lake! This spacious home features a guest bedroom on the main level and an in-law suite on the terrace level. The in-law suite includes a 2nd kitchen and 2 full baths-including one with a steam room! Large kitchen with a commercial range opens to a vaulted den with fireplace. Dramatic 2-story foyer has marble floors and a curved staircase. The expansive deck overlooks a private lake. Open Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This home is located at 5169 Garnaby Lane in Amberfield. Marketing by Chapman Hall Realtors. Slideshow

Station Mill subdivision home at 4134 Station Mill Court will be open Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This beautiful Hardiplank™  and brick home is located in a small community with very little turn over, a great place to put down roots. This home has a spacious family room. Fantastic extended deck overlooks huge newly fenced backyard. Great location! Marketing by Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North. Slideshow. Slideshow

Berkeley Lake, 577 Lakeshore Drive - This home is a new listing. This could be your very own private retreat with amazing rocking chair front porch. The 1/2 acre wooded lot offers a unique setting. The home has an open floor plan with stacked stone fireplace and French doors leading to screened porch. The updated kitchen has Corian™ counter tops and breakfast area. The master bedroom is on the main level. Marketing by Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North. Slideshow