<p style="color:#333333;">If there is a silver lining to the economic meltdown, it's the fact that mortgage rates have rarely been as favorable as they are today for first time homebuyers.Despite the drop in property values, home ownership is still your best bet for accumulating wealth and increasing net worth. For those of you who may have been unable to consider buying a home in past years, there is no better time than the present to take the leap…if you're ready that is.</p>
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