My better half has been itching to buy a home for about 8 years now, I try to tell him that it's still cheaper to rent, even here in the Southwest.
8 years? You should have bought a house 8 years ago, LoL!
I'd wait for fall if you can't wait anymore. Spring prices are always higher. But rising interest is also a factor. If you see 5 year amortization periods creeping up, it may be better to pay a little more than it is to pay more interest.