Yes I'd call the real estate agent and ask if there is a buyers guide but be careful as often they tell you something alot less then its worth to get you in to look at it.

When I decided to buy a place I was renting for $150 a week and morgage repayments were only $75 a week so a huge saving and my money wasn't going away in dead rent. Maybe you could organise your finances now so when something comes up (or this one you like) if you do want to buy it you will be that one step ahead.