I can’t really seem to get over some of the idiots that are out there posting on seemingly respectable blogs.  Here we have someone giving some really generic advice about buying a house - most of which is good advice.  However, what this article, is completely ignoring are the larger macroeconomic conditions that affect real estate, even on these localized levels.  The author pushes and prods the reader by saying “interest rates are low” and “inventory is up.”  Well no shit.  The question people have to ask themselves is WHY are these two things the case and WHY do you think you can outsmart the market at this exact time.  Hmmm…..