Are You Afraid Of the Grass Being Greener On The Other Side?

November 20, 2008

“But what if mortgage rates drop next month…”, “I’d hate to pay too much for a home”, “I want to buy at the absolute bottom of the market…not a penny more!” “What if I buy now and then price go down again – I’ll be upside down within a few months!”

It’s human nature to want the best deal – the nicest house for your money – the lowest possible interest rate. But while caution may be good in choosing which stocks have good investment potential, many people lose sight of the fact that the primary reason for buying a home is to provide shelter for you and your family. Yes, I know that many have speculated in real estate over the last few years and cashed in on the escalating home prices. But those days are not these days.

Today your main motivation should be to find the best fit for your budget and your family. Does it really matter whether you pay 5% or 4% for a mortgage if you find a home that fits nicely into your conservative financial plan? Isn’t it more important to have a space for your daughter to practice the piano away from the noisy den than to have a cheap house with a floor plan that’s all wrong? Or wouldn’t you enjoy a beautiful shade tree in the back yard where you can hang a hammock more than a great deal on a home right next to a busy road?

Yes, there will be buyers who will buy at the lowest prices of the century and get a low mortgage too. But will they have the luxury of picking out a home that fits their needs, that nurtures their soul? Will they find a home that makes them go “Aaaaaah!” at the end of the day as they walk through the front door? Or will they merely use the space as a functional place to lay their head.

If you look to what makes a house a home, you’ll find that the grass is just as green, if not greener in a home chosen for love rather than money!

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Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. According to the 2000 Census, its population is listed as 791,926, making it Indiana's most populous city and the 12th largest city in the U.S.. The Combined Statistical Area (CSA)of Indianapolis has a population of about two million people. Indianapolis is the third largest city in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit. A fairly "American" city that has managed to escape its Rust Belt reputation, Indianapolis is well known as a city with a strong sports reputation, having hosted major events such as the 1987 Pan American Games and is perhaps most known for its annual race, the Indianapolis 500. People from the Indianapolis area are colloquially referred to as Hoosiers, although the correct term would be Indianapolisians. -- Source: Wikipedia.com

Indiana 2000 Census Population Profile Map

	Indianapolis	Indiana	United States
Population	781,870	6,080,485	281,421,906
Median age	33.5	35.2	35.3
Median age for Male	32.2	33.9	34
Median age for Female	34.8	36.5	36.5
Households	320,107	2,336,306	105,480,101
Household population	763,962	5,902,331	273,643,273
Average household size	2.39	2.53	2.59
Families	192,754	1,602,501	71,787,347
Average family size	3.04	3.05	3.14
Housing units	352,429	2,532,319	115,904,641
Occupied units	320,107	2,336,306	105,480,101
Vacant units	32,322	196,013	10,424,540

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