There are plenty of incentives these days for people to buy a home. In most areas prices are lower, inventories are flush, sellers are motivated and rates are low. As if these incentives weren’t enough, until December 1st of this year, the $8,000 first-time home buyer’s tax credit is still available.

At the same time questions remain about the relative safety and stability of our housing market. The nation remains in a fiscal crisis and nationwide unemployment continues to give signs that it’s not finished its climb. I spend a large portion of my time networking with people in the real estate business. They have a combined experience of hundreds of years and a knowledge base that can help just about anyone circumnavigate these potential home buying disasters.

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