Do not believe the negative media reports about the real estate market. The media continues to report the dismal affect on the market focusing on foreclosure numbers, price declines, and inventory levels. This continued reporting may lead one in believing real estate is a bad investment. Don’t believe everything you hear, especially from a bias media that thrives on negative reporting and the doom and gloom of America. Check out the facts. I believe the facts show it’s a great time to invest in the real estate market.Even today with the negative media reports, you can find facts to support that real estate continues to be a great investment:  

1.        The National Association for Business Economics reports “a bottoming out in housing this year”.

2.  Mark Zandi, of Moody’s Economy wrote “We are at the beginning of the end of the downturn”.

3.           Adam York indicated in Wachovia “The vast majority of the declines in sales are behind us”.

4.           The market is getting a handle on the foreclosure crisis. You couldn’t say that a year ago.

5.           The Case-Shiller housing price index is showing month over month price growth in about a third of the 20 cities it covers, suggesting that the buying interest is returning and prices are back on an uptrend.

6.           Home builders are back to buying land and shifting from a defense to offense mode.

7.           Monthly mortgage payments have meet the equivalent of monthly rent.

Just a few facts to show that it’s a time to buy and invest in the market. Let those that believe the media sit it out and wait while you take advantage of a great opportunity, it’s your time.You’d better hurry or someone will beat you to it.