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he problem with being a homebuyer these days is that you have the best and worst of home buying all rolled into the current market.

Interest rates are hovering around seven percent, with lower rates available on adjustable rate mortgages. Low interest rates boosts home buying power. At current interest rates, if you have no other debt and some cash to put down on your home, you'll be able to buy three to nearly four times your gross annual income. That's a lot of house, if you can find one.--read more

etting your offer accepted is half the battle in completing your home purchase.

First and foremost, you want to make sure the property is worth what you're willing to pay for it. Your lender will send out an appraiser to check out the property and compare it to similar properties that have recently sold in the neighborhood.

While the home is being appraised, you'll need to hire a professional home inspector to check out the physical condition of the home. Even though you and your agent may have toured the property several times, looked in the closets, attic and basement and even turned on the appliances, savvy home buyers use an inspector to catch those harder to detect items, like loose roof shingles.--read more