The holiday season is upon us! We are on the other side of Halloween, headed toward Thanksgiving and then the month full of holidays – December. Guess it is time to stop looking at homes…
Not true!
This time of year is a great to both sell a home and purchase a home. Here are some reasons why someone should consider purchasing a home now.
- There is less competition on the market for sellers during this time of the year. The same is true for buyers as there are fewer people looking to buy a home.
- This means both buyers and sellers are serious about making a real estate sale – no tire kickers this time of year. Everyone is buys with holiday planning and events.
- Thinking spring market? Well, a lot of buyers and sellers are thinking the same thought. Meaning, by the time the new year rolls around, there will be plenty of more homes and buyers out – more competition on both sides.
- Rates are still low. Mortgage rates are lower now than last year and close to their yearly lows of 2019.
On a personal note, I’ve personally purchased a few homes. The time I purchased during the holidays was easier than when I’ve looked and bought homes during the spring/early summer. Less inventory means a more focused search for finding a home. Fewer buyers meant the seller only had a few offers to consider instead of a dozen or more!
While the year is coming to an end, the housing market never really does end. It just keeps going and going. Now is a great time to get out there and find that home. If you are buying in the state of Georgia, contact me today. You can get prequalified in a few minutes, and a pre-approval in just a few more minutes. You’ll be ready to make an offer on a home in no time at all!
