Well, it’s a buyer’s market just about everywhere in the U.S. currently. How do you take advantage of that if you’re ready to buy a home? Bankrate.com gives us 4 tips for buying a house in a buyer’s market.

1. If you find the right house at the right price, buy it
2. Put technology and a buyer’s agent to good use
3. Negotiate effectively
4. Avoid gimmicks

The article is a long one, as each of the 4 topics is gone over in depth, but worth the read.