Those that do take the plunge may also discover a surprise benefit around the corner.
Sooner or later, the affordability index kicks high enough to prompt many families to take the plunge.
After arming myself with all the information I could get my hands on, I decided to take the plunge.
So why not share that knowledge for others ready to take the plunge?
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Despite these concerns, she and her partners have decided to take the plunge.
Sequoia Capital has long been hinting at a Brazilian hub, which they should take the plunge on in 2013.
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Ian Usher, 44, originally from Darlington but now living in Australia, will also take the plunge dressed as an ostrich.
Now, according to reliable sources, he has decided to take the plunge and has informed the White House of his decision.
Analysts said that other airlines could benefit from this business model, though not many seem willing to take the plunge just yet.
All worthwhile changes come with risks and those dare to take the plunge are the ones best positioned to reap the rewards.
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And some cities might take the plunge if the central government offered to lift the curbs it has placed on property speculation.
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If nothing else, it is my sincere hope that it inspires some entrepreneurs to take the plunge and start up their own business.
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How long should it take you to sell your house this spring or summer if you decide to take the plunge and list it?
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The founders of Entrustet and Legacy Locker agree their potential customers need to overcome a mental barrier before they take the plunge.
After some steps designed to build confidence on the other side including lifting some barriers to U.S. meat exports to Europe Washington decided to take the plunge.
Nothing can truly prepare you to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, but the awesome responsibility of creating a tiny human certainly puts things in perspective.
Sophisticated but oddball, "Button" will be a challenge for the marketing men, but audiences who take the plunge will likely find themselves entranced -- if occasionally enervated.
Although Mr Putin assured his hosts he would not visit Islamabad, there is apprehension in Delhi that a cash-strapped and weapons-flush Russia might just take the plunge soon.
We'll also recognize some of the amazing work that's happening around the country and, who knows, perhaps inspire a few more people to take the plunge and join!
And while some may feel like they need a drink or two to work up the courage to take the plunge ... alcohol isn't a good idea before taking a cold dip.
The Texan is certain to take the plunge into the pro ranks within the next eight months with the likelihood that his appearance as the Masters in April will be his final amateur event.
It looks like Napster is going to be the first to take the plunge and use Microsoft's new digital rights management system (codenamed Janus) that lets online music stores rent, rather than sell, downloads to people.
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But the emergence of its younger, more attractive cousin -- augmented reality (AR) -- in an age when computers are all-pervasive and understanding of them is widespread, means that we might, at long last, be ready to take the plunge.
While Ms. Healey acknowledges that buyers are taking their time committing, she is betting that the arrival of Amazon and more office tenants will highlight the appeal of shorter commutes and help persuade would-be condo buyers to take the plunge.
If the past is any guide, Apple's entry into the field will not just unleash fierce competition among device-makers, but also prompt consumers and publishers who had previously been wary of e-books to take the plunge, accelerating the adoption of this nascent technology.
There is now a foundation upon which we can build to get something even bigger, and in fact something very significant, the so-called grand bargain, if everyone at the table is willing to take the plunge, essentially, and to lead, and to compromise.
So if you believe in the durability of this rally and the strength of both housing and the consumer, it may be a great time to take the plunge on Whirlpool before the stock runs up even higher over the next few weeks and months.
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