Considering the enormous growth in the housing market since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, some people might be unsure whether they can or should buy a home. When making this decision, there are two factors to consider: whether you can afford it and if you will overpay in this inflated market. Certainly, no one wants to overpay on a home only to have it drop in value, but timing the market can be nearly impossible given the number of factors playing into it.