If I asked a client that question, I might feel like a car 
salesperson. In an effort to save money and avoid the haggling process, I purchased my MINI Cooper with cash. Although, when purchasing a home most people will seek financing rather than pay cash. So thinking about the price of a home in terms of the “monthly payment” is not a bad idea.
As I have mentioned in earlier blogs, homes are more affordable today than at any time in recorded history. The reason homes are more affordable today is a combined result of low home prices and mortgage rates. Every time mortgage rates change, a buyer can either “afford” a more expensive home or see their mortgage represent a lower fixed cost. A 1% change in mortgage rates is equal to about a 10% difference in price in terms of payment. If you are waiting for housing prices to hit rock-bottom, you might just miss the bus by not taking advantage of record low interest rates.
Here is another way to make a home even more affordable. Adjustable rate mortgages (fixed for 5-7 years) can be 1%-to-2% lower than a 30-year fixed rate. Buyers planning to sell within 5-7 years don’t need a 30-year, fixed-rate loan and can save thousands on house payments by taking advantage of these products.
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