Check which of the following reasons might make you think it's time to look at buying rather than renting.
1.You're settled in a town and like it.
2. You're successful in your job and think you have a good future with your company.
3. You've got really bad credit problems.
4. You have a settled home life.
5. Your family is thinking about splitting up.
6. Your credit is in good shape.
7. You do not feel stressed financially. Even though you may not make a lot of money, you do make enough to be able to save some.
8. You see a really cool ad aimed at young people with credit problems that says, "We'll sell you a house!"
9. You have a good bit of money you can use for a down payment.
10. The housing market in your town is a "buyers market": Prices are low for buyers.