Although the real estate market continues to struggle, some potential homebuyers are finding opportunity. Increased inventory and lowered prices has turned this into a buyer's market. For those buyers with clean credit and stable income, some great deals can be had. What has to be understood is that prices may continue to drop, and financing is available only for those that can meet more stringent guidelines. So a buyer has to be ready to consider their purchase as a longer term investment.; not a buy-and-flip deal.