RSS Blog Feed12 Reasons to Buy during the Holidays
Posted at 12:53 PM, Dec. 4, 2008
The 12 reasons to buy a home during the holidays:
1. Loan programs and limits are constantly changing. Current programs and limits, such as FHA, may not be available in 2009 after changes in our government take place.
2. There are less buyers shopping for a home during the holidays, therefore you may be in a stronger negotiating position.
3. With fewer buyers on the market during the holidays, there may be fewer multiple offer situations, especially in REO and Short Sale properties.
4. The transaction load is lighter for many lenders at this time of year, so your file may be handled quicker, more efficiently, and more accurately. This holds true for Title and Escrow.
5. It’s nice to get a feel for a home when it’s decorated for the holidays.
6. You may have more vacation or free time during the holidays instead of having to ask for time off work to look at homes, complete paperwork, attend signings, etc.
7. You can show your visiting friends and family your prospective new home.
8. With fewer buyers on the market, it may be easier to schedule inspections, etc. allowing you to shorten your contingency period in exchange for more favorable terms.
9. You’ll be enjoying your new home in the spring instead of waiting to move in.
10. January is typically the best time of year to buy decorating items or home improvement items as the retail industry doesn’t want a huge slump after the boom in holiday shopping.
11. If you have kids, they can transfer to their new school at the start of the new semester and avoid “getting behind”.
12. What could be a better gift for the family than a new home for the holidays?
Are you ready to buy? Call the Basso Group today to set up an appointment to get started.
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