It's a great time to be a buyer in today's real estate market.  The low interest rates and price declines are increasing the opportunity for many buyers to upgrade to the homes that they could not afford in previous markets.  Even if a buyer has to sell a home first and potentially for less than they could have received for the home up to two years ago, the bottom line means that the next home purchased will sell at a discount as well.  Buyers across the nation are taking advantage of the record drop in real estate prices and historically low interest rates to move up into bigger or fancier homes.  The real estate market here in Berkeley Springs, WV has a great selection of primary and vacation homes, new and old.  Buyers looking for a safe place to invest their money can be assured that real estate is still a safe bet.