We
are often asked if the fall or winter is the right time of year to
buy a house or should a buyer just wait around till the springtime.
We have outlined 5 reasons that now is a great time to buy.
This is part of our best in class series of real estate articles by Nick Santoro and Joe Santoro of Personal Property Managers who service Pennsylvania and New Jersey and specialize in real estate, home content downsizing, property management and estate sales. These tips and insights are especially important and true in the environment we are in today, with the global economy turned upside down, massive job losses, and the need for extreme social distancing due to the Corona Virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease. Additionally, during this challenging time in the Corona Virus and COVID-19 era, we help families that are unable travel or tend to their property needs by providing a true one-stop resource. We are focused on making life just a little easier for families during often difficult times. With Personal Property Managers, one call does it all.
Fall is here and the days are getting shorter; however, the benefits of buying a home continue to grow. The real estate market reflects the seasons – when the flowers and sunshine appear in the spring, the market starts hopping; and when the days get cooler and leaves start to change, the market starts to slow. A slower market is good for buyers, and here are five reasons why.
1. Price reductions from leftover spring inventory.
Spring is a common time for homes to go on the market. Sellers often
list their homes too high to start, which results in a series of price
reductions over the next few months. Generally, after Labor Day, sellers’
chances of capturing spring buyers begins to diminish. However, in
the fall, buyers are likely to find sellers who are more motivated
to sell, which may result in reduced prices, which may be below spring
market value.
2. Less is better. There are fewer buyers on the market.
The coming of fall means back to school, sports and extracurricular
activities. Families who are in the market for a new home usually
aim to be settled by the beginning of the school season, which means
they may remove themselves from the market in the fall and winter
months. Fewer buyers competing against one another with means more
opportunities for bargain buyers.
3. Tax advantages of closing before the end of the year.
A home is a major investment. Therefore, it has tax consequences.
If homeowners want take advantage of capital gains or losses during
this tax year, they will be motivated to sell. When shopping around,
buyers should ask sellers if they are willing to make a deal if closing
is before December 31st. Buyers will likely find many sellers eager
to do so to get those tax benefits.
4. It’s a hassle for sellers to show a home during
the Holidays.
The holidays bring gift giving, cooking, cleaning and entertaining.
The last thing sellers want to worry about during this busy time of
year is selling their homes and keeping it spotless for possible spur
of the moment buyers. If homes are still sitting on the market come
November, the homeowners are likely very motivated to sell before
the hustle and bustle of the holidays begins.
5. Buyers will see a home’s true colors.
Once a homes pretty landscaping fades in the winter and fall, and
the rain and snow set in, a home is truly exposed. Fall and winter
are the best times for property inspections, as the weather reveals
home flaws. It’s better to see these flaws before making an
offer instead of getting unwanted surprises months after closing.
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