5 Reasons to Buy a House Right Now Tuesday Sep 12th, 2017 Share Buying a house is a highly individual decision, but current trends are creating a favorable situation for many would-be homeowners. Interest rates are low, inventory is rising, home prices are ever-rising, and rents are through the roof. Five Compelling Reasons to Buy a House Right Now 1. Interest Rates Are Still Low A fixed rate mortgage now averages about 3% and variable rates are even lower. Do the math with any mortgage calculator you can find online or on... [read more]