Now is a great time to purchase a house. Everything is just in favor of the buyer. There are many properties to choose from. There are great properties sold at a very low price. Additionally, financing is more affordable as the interest rates are lower. Now is also a great way to put your price negotiating skills to the test because more sellers are more open to price reduction. However, you still need to be careful. You might lose your chance of purchasing your dream house because you are pushing your luck too much.