What the Future Holds for Housing Market Buyers as Inflation and Interest Rates are Rising

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There have been so many changes in the housing market in the past few years that experts cannot form a uniform opinion.

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There are whispers of a housing market crash, while some experts believe it is thriving and will continue to do so.

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Where does that leave homebuyers and sellers ready to invest their livelihood in the ever-changing, seemingly unstable market?

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Expert Advice for First-Time Home Buyers and Homeowners

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We have asked expert financial and real estate bloggers for their advice to help first-time homebuyers and homeowners looking to sell. Here are their thoughts:

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1. Focus on How Long You Plan to Own the Home

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Greg Wilson, a Chartered Financial Analyst with 22+ years of real estate investing experience, says that buying a house depends on your time horizon, not the market.

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2. Buying a Primary Residence is Not an Investment

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Andrew Herrig of Wealthy Nickel distinguishes between buying properties for investment and buying to have a roof over your head.

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He said, "As a homeowner and a real estate investor, I have bought and sold dozens of homes over the past 15 years.

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