Should you buy a home now—or wait?It’s one of the most common real estate questions people are Googling, searching on YouTube, and even asking AI. And depending on who you listen to, now is either the worst time to buy… or the best opportunity in years.In this episode, I’m not here to predict the housing market. I’m here to help you decide what makes sense for you, especially if you’re buying in the Metro Detroit area.📞 Contact Leslie E. Martin, Realtor® | Metro Detroit Real Estate Expert📧 leslie@leslieemartin.com📱 Phone: (734) 846-8358🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/💼 Google Business Page: https://share.google/UUzTvC67ItmnyRg4p🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartin📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leslieemartin📖 Canvas Rebel: https://www.canvasrebel.com/meet-leslie-martin-2/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtorWhether you’re a first-time buyer, relocating, downsizing, or feeling stuck renting, I walk through how I help buyers think about this decision by focusing on real life—not headlines—including affordability, timing, and long-term plans.📍 Local insight for Metro Detroit buyers🏡 Practical guidance, not hype🧭 Designed to stay relevant in any marketIf you’d like to talk through your specific situation, feel free to reach out.Chapters:00:00 Should I buy a home now or wait?00:29 Why this question feels so confusing right now01:27 The mindset shift most buyers miss01:40 The 3 things that matter more than headlines03:26 Why waiting is still a decision03:55 What I’m seeing in Metro Detroit right now04:25 How I help buyers decide04:37 Final thoughts + how to reach me#metrodetroitrealestate #homebuyingadvice #michiganrealestate