For the Brave, the Moment Is Now

Courtesy NYT > Your Money  Sat, 01/17/2009 - 18:07

Spurred by falling real estate prices and low mortgage rates, first-time buyers are cracking open the piggy bank earlier than planned.

Traffic at open houses has stepped up.


 

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