It’s a good sign when the investors start shopping. There’s no crystal ball & I don’t feel we’re at the bottom, but we may well be close enough to make it worth shopping. As I’ve been telling my buyers lately, bottom line is if you are renting, your job is secure and you’re planning to buy a home to live in, it’s probably not a bad idea to be shopping now. Some homes are quite reasonable and even entry level buyers can find homes that are at least “okay” in the most important criteria. Location.