Reason #1-
 
Fiserv Lending Solutions, a financial analytics firm,  forecasts that prices will fall in 2010 in all but 39 of the 381 markets it covers.  California is one of those markets.  Why is this good for you as a buyer? - Getting in on the ground floor of course!  But better than that, even if the home you buy continues to loose some value in the year of your purchase, that doesn't matter.  Hear me, again, IT DOESN'T MATTER.  What matters is that you now have a place to call home.  You own your roof, and everything in between foundation.  -Well, you and the bank.
 
Why is it important to own where you live?  What matters is your family can establish roots. Hmm, an old fashioned term- roots.  Over and above tax credits, tax deductions, and no rent "hikes" YOUR home is where kids can come home.  A place where you and your family establish traditions, build memories happy and sad a place that will live in hearts for years beyond your own. 
 
My husband and I bought our home over 30 years ago.  Our value has gone up... and down... and up... and down over the years.  But, it didn't matter, it was and still is home. We raised our children  here and now the grandkids come to visit.  We can all sit and laugh about the times... when... and marvel at some of the changes.  It's good to have a place to call home. To sum it up..  If you don't now own your home, the next few three months will be your very best time to buy.  Don't miss the opportunity!
 
Stay tuned for Reason Number Two.