Housing Market Crash: 1 Thing That Shouldn't Scare You

Whether you're in the market for a new home to live in or for one to use as an income source, you may be wondering if now's a good time to buy. Not only are home prices quite inflated, but inventory is extremely low, which means you may have to duke it out with other buyers to get an offer accepted.

The state of the housing market might also lead you to worry whether a crash is coming -- especially in light of rising mortgage rates. But should you hold off on buying for fear that home values are about to tank? Here's what you need to know.

Home values will likely start to decline in the not-so-distant future simply because today's prices aren't sustainable. That especially holds true these days, what with mortgage rates rising.

Source Fool.com