Chances are you know someone who sold their home a few years ago because they were convinced the market had peaked and would be crashing soon. On the flipside, you probably know someone who has been waiting to buy for the last several years -- believing that falling prices are right around the corner.
Just like the stock market, timing the real estate market is really hard to do. At the same time it's also plain to see that Dane County home and condo values are poised to rise over the long run.
So, we recommend you make your real estate decisions based on your life goals and your aspirations. Avoid the trap of trying to time the market, and remember that real estate is a buy-and-hold investment. Your investment will pay off over the long haul.
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