By: Ester Cho
The expectation for prices to continue rising is creating urgency among consumers to buy now, according to a Redfin survey of 1,084 active homebuyers.
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/survey-rising-prices-motivates-buyers-to-purchase-now-2012-12-17

If you are doubting that housing is on the comeback, you need to read this article.
Robert Cheyne - Expert Advisors Team
   There are still those questioning whether the housing market is truly making a comeback. We have decided to graph home sales over the last two years based on the National Association of Realtor‘s Pending Home Sales Report. We believe the graph removes all doubt.
http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/12/11/was-2012-a-better-year-for-real-estate-than-2011/

Recently, Barbara Corcoran, the famous real estate agent in New York and star on the TV show Shark Tank was on TV's Fast Money.
This is what she had to say to the Move-up Home Buyer:
"Right now, if you are upgrading to a bigger house,even if you're selling at 10% off, you buy your new house at 10% off. Price appreciation is going to go much higher than people anticipate."

by Robert Cheyne - Expert Advisors Team

Getting the proper financing for your home can save you thousands of dollars over the course of the loan. Read this article for some tips for making sure you get the financing you need when you purchase your next property.
Rob Cheyne - Expert Advisor Team
    Landing a mortgage loan opens the door to home ownership, but it’s no longer the inalienable right it appeared to be during boom times. So it’s important to choose competent professionals to help make the process smooth.
    While there are numerous new mortgage-lending regulations to protect you from predatory lenders, there are many new underwriting rules to protect lenders from defaults by borrowers as well.
    If you want to buy a home today without overpaying for a mortgage loan, you’ll have to come to the table with mortgage market savvy, a serious job, excellent credit, sufficient liquid assets and limited debt.
    Because a mortgage opens ; ...

In many areas of the country, the winter home selling season slows down. Apparently, this just might not be so this season. Read the following article by the KCM Crew to find out why you might not want to wait until the spring to buy your home. 
Happy House Hunting!
Rob Cheyne - Expert Advisors Team

Based on prices, mortgage rates and rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five major reasons purchasers should consider buying:
http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/11/28/5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-now-instead-of-the-spring/