As the turmoil in the real estate and banking world rises, there still might be one safe bet for those who want to own their own home—an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan. FHA loans are government backed, making it easier for lenders to offer their customers better rates, lower down payments, and more credit score leniency.

Markets are down, prices are down, and the national interest rate is down. Can the time be any better for getting out there and buying? The real estate market isn’t too much different from other investment markets. There are good times and there are bad times. The good times, are generally the best time to sell. The bad times are often the best time to buy. If you check with our country’s biggest and most powerful investors, they’ll tell you the same thing. And they’ll tell you strong companies with a history of ‘weathering through’ bad times are the best investment.

As stock prices fall, companies merge, and thousands of people file for bankruptcy protection, the experienced investors all have their eyes fixed on the one man who has proven himself resilient to economic turmoil. They’re watching Warren Buffet to see where he’ll play his cards and where he’ll lay his chips.