I had a friend recently ask me if I understood what was happening in the financial markets. I know I have an MBA, and I try to use it but... this is scary! Given that halloween and fright night is just around the corner, perhaps this is appropriate... Anyway, I do know that big drops in the stock arket often trigger 'buy' motivations in investors. We see that happening today in the market - even with the overall stock market dropping, certain stocks will increase or be scooped up by savvy investors.
So, where is a safe place for your money? I would contend that it is in property... real estate. Houses will not just up an disappear like a company or its stock. Will prices fluctuate? Of course! Will your house be worth ZERO tomorrow? Highly unlikely. 
And of course you have heard it before, it is a buyers market. There are bargains out there! Sellers NEED to sell. Many are offering fabulous incentives to buyers. Interest rates are low. There are a record number of homes to choose from. Realtors have the time to give buyers the attention they need and deserve! So... don't put your money in a mattress... unless you buy the house for the mattress FIRST!
