Here are the pros and cons of buying in the current real estate market!

Here are the pros and cons of buying in the current real estate market:

Pros:

1. Seller Paid Closing Costs + Rate Buy Down
   
2. No Waived Inspection + Seller Paid Inspection Repairs
3. Price Negotiation - Pay LESS than asking price!
   
4. No Appraisal Waivers or Appraisal Gap Clauses
5. Contingency Offers Accepted
   
6. No Free Rent Back (Seller Post Closing Occupancy)
7. No Bidding Wars
   
8. Time to "Shop Around" and Think!

Cons:

1. Higher Interest Rates...but… see #1 above