Many savvy investors know that this is the perfect time to buy a home; rarely have all the elements lined up so well. Like a perfect vacation, when the location is wonderful, the weather is exactly right, the flights and hotel rooms are discounted, now is the perfect time to buy real estate. Prices are low, rates are historically low, and sellers are motivated. Many experts are pointing to this "perfect storm" as the time that people who have been preparing to buy real estate have been waiting for. It's important to be clear on what is important to you about buying a home or other property, and then when the right property comes along, it's time to act.