The house I wanted says “contingent” now

the real estate market is collapsing just wait and get more than what you want for half of what you have to pay now for what you want.

You really think so ?

Prices are going to fall in most areas, but it doesn't mean it will be easier to buy for the average Joe. We may see a huge tightening on lending and rates may be so high that only those with a lot of cash will be able to buy. Still, I think it's worth waiting and saving if you can.

Thanks. It was a great price of land but maybe too remote- not realistic for work/commuting.

as the interest rates go up and the prices crash get a 10 or 15 year loan not a 30 year loan,if the interest rates haven`t dropped in 10 years, you paid the mortgage off if they do drop in less than 10 years refinance at a lower rate for 10 years never 30 years ,never buy a house on a 30 year loan no matter what the interest rate or payment is.
i bought my house in the early 2000`s 10 years at 5%, it was a struggle paying the bills for a few years but i haven`t had a mortgage or rent payment for almost 10 years if I got a 30 year loan I would have spent the last 10 years paying and struggling and still have another 10 years of paying and struggling ahead of me.

Even in slowing market the good ones will go fast

Yeah don’t hesitate be ready