This is the time of year when things start to grow, turn green, bloom and also the time of year when house sales start to pick up. I like to post links to information and provide current market trends to you, but sometimes I dont because that information is crap. Nay Sayers quote declines in November, December & January as a sign we are still in deep trouble. The most recent article Realtor.com has out just posted today, February Pending Home Sales Rise. The article, in my mind, doesnt really steer either way, but the fact that as the weather gets better so does the market, shouldnt surprise anyone.
Every year, home sales decline when winter comes, and they pick up again when spring gets here. Nobody really wants to move in the winter, and the only ones doing it either HAVE to or they got a good deal.
The best thing you can do if you want to buy or sell soon is start working NOW. If you want to sell, spruce up the house, get things cleaned and repaired. Once we have a solid week of good weater, the market will open up. Right now, open houses are kinda sluggish. If Sunday is the only nice day of the week, most people dont want to spend it going through houses.
If you are ready to buy, call a Realtor (preferrably me!) and start looking. If you want to negotiate and find a good deal, focus on the ones that have sat ALL winter. You may be able to take advantage of a stressed seller's frustration. The key is not to wait. Make your lists of what you want and what you need to have in the new home and get cracking! As always, I am here to help; if you have any real estate questions, call me!
Until next time, I hope all is well!
P.S. Now you have a friend in real estate
( Thanks Jason)
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