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Prices Will Continue to Rise\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\n\u003Cem>CoreLogic’s\u003C\u002Fem> latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.corelogic.com\u002Finsights-download\u002Fhome-price-index.aspx\">\u003Cem>U.S. Home Price Insights\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over the next year.\r\n\r\nHome values will continue to appreciate. Waiting may no longer makes sense.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increase\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\n\u003Cem>Freddie Mac’s \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.freddiemac.com\u002Fpmms\u002F\">\u003Cem>Primary Mortgage Market Survey\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> shows that interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have started to level off around 4.3%. Most experts predict that rates will rise over the next 12 months. The\u003Cem> Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> are in unison, projecting rates will increase by this time next year.\r\n\r\nAn increase in rates will impact YOUR monthly mortgage payment. A year from now, your housing expense will increase if a mortgage is necessary to buy your next home.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>3. Either Way, You Are Paying a Mortgage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nSome renters have not yet purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002F2019\u002F02\u002F04\u002Fwhose-mortgage-do-you-want-to-pay-yours-or-your-landlords\u002F\">mortgage\u003C\u002Fa> – either yours or your landlord’s.\r\n\r\nAs an owner, your mortgage payment is a form of \u003Cem>‘forced savings’\u003C\u002Fem> which allows you to have equity in your home that you can tap into later in life. As a renter, you guarantee your landlord is the person with that equity.\r\n\r\nAre you ready to put your housing cost to work for you?\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>4. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThe ‘\u003Cem>cost\u003C\u002Fem>’ of a home is determined by two major components: the price of the home and the current mortgage rate. It appears that both are on the rise.\r\n\r\nBut what if they weren’t? Would you wait?\r\n\r\nExamine the actual reason you are buying and decide if it is worth waiting. 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