Buying a house and the cost of oil

It has been awhile as I have been very busy with my real estate business - a good thing. However, the perceived crush from oil prices seems to be having a choking effect on people's desires to move. This being said, I think that if I were looking for my first home, I would be anticipating that at least I can control my own fuel costs and not be at the whim of a landlord who will jack the rent to cover expenses, or, if I were paying my own heat, wouldn't be attempting to tighten up insulation, improving efficiency, etc. When one owns their own house, they are in control of their own destiny - and fuel costs - which in this market is a great thing!



Also, it looks like rates may be on the rise. If you are looking to buy, you might want to get out there now!



Happy hunting!