This article in Newsweek Magazine explore some of the reasons why this is the right time to buy a home. Although some of the comments at the bottom of the page deem the article "irresponsible" for suggesting that now is the right time to buy, nobody can deny that this is a buyer's market. Wether you are ready to buy now or sometime in the near future, understand your financial situation and be as informed as you can about the changes in the market before you make your move.