<prompt> Human: So we sold our home 6 months ago and made about 80k. Only lived there for 4 years, so clearly we took advantage of this Sellers Market where inventory is low and prices are slowly climbing. Were about to move to a new location down in Florida by the beach. But we are concerned in buying a house in this market where its purchase price could be a peak price. We do intend to live in the home for the life of mortgage if everything works out. We are also considering renting a house, saving more money every month, and eventually buying a home when the Housing Market drops. But who knows when the market could drop. And if it does drop, will it be just a small correction?Hate to lose most of the 80k we gained by way of a down payment. What would you do?  <response>: Why do you care if you dont plan on selling again? No one can predict the market. It could crash tomorrow or you could be waiting 20 years for the right time. If you can afford the house now and for the foreseeable future and you want to buy as opposed to rent, just go for it. 