Timing the Market

Uncertainty Is Opportunity

For those who believe in “timing the market”, the best time of opportunity is found in uncertain markets, which is precisely what we’re seeing today at levels not seen or felt in the past 2 decades (except for about 6 weeks at the emergence of Covid)... so now is their time especially when looking at listings which have gathered long time on market.

Though, historically, the biggest challenge for “market timers” is having the courage, as well as the financial capacity & confidence to act at the times of greatest uncertainty. So, they delay…  waiting for “a bit more” certainty… and so often waiting too long, they miss the opportunity of the uncertain present. Worse yet, they also missed the opportunity of significant steady gains while they waited for “the shift” which only compounds their new desire to wait for a bigger shift and make up for perceived losses.

Notice for “Market Timers”

So, if you are a market timer… consider this your notice… uncertainty is high, and this is the time where you can find bargains… if you look hard and buy smart.

Not A “Market Timer”?

However, if you’re like us, Warrant Buffer and the vast majority of housing & investment economists and believer market timing is a high probability path to sub-standard returns and even great losses, you should know “Time is The Opportunity” in real estate and other long term investments. By buying smart and holding long term, homeowners and investors can experience remarkable returns with relative safety, and these smart buying and selling opportunities can happen in any market including today.