Now rates are less predictable BUT if you can swing the additional payment I say keep your "dry powder" available in case you find a great deal in the future.

In my opinion, 7 of those have been priced correctly and all of those 7 have been listed for two weeks or lessRegarding whether it's still a good time to purchase, the numbers being provided are very predictable and consistent, so if you're happy with those numbers, then I would say that it is still a good time to buy.

Who predicted Covid in 2015, 5 years before it turned a lot of the economy upside down? 

Before this the Fed was only talking about how many more rate hikes may be necessary and did not have any future predictions of rate cuts.

This could provide a more consistent and predictable income compared to short-term rentals.Renting Your RV on a Short-Term Basis: If you decide to buy an RV, you could also rent it out for short-term stays or road trips when you're not using it.

Local economists' predictions are unclear/uncertain.  

Rates are not predictable and if they don't drop, you'll have lost more money holding.

No one has a crystal ball to predict interest rates and be able to say waiting until March of 2025 instead of December 2024 will help by X amount, but opinions are always welcomed.

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They used corporate leases at apartment complexes for longer term situations, where the duration was more predictable.