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The Best Time To Buy

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The Best Time To Buy Anyone who has ever planned a major purchase knows - it’s important to get the timing right. What does that mean for you and your home search? Are You Ready For The Best Time To Buy? I’m excited to share that the sixth annual Realtor.com report is in. Nationwide, the best time to buy may be next week. But here in SW Florida, the best time to buy your dream home is in early November! Are you ready? What We Know Anyone who has ever planned a major purchase knows - it’s important to get the timing right. Interest rates are falling. Buyer demand is low. And the most favorable time of year for buyers in sunny SW Florida is fast approaching. So, what does that mean for you and your home search? 37.7% Less competition from other buyers Buyer demand has slowed compared to recent years. In SW Florida, buyer interest is at its lowest during the first week in November. 17.5% More homes for sale than the yearly average While buyer demand has slowed, sellers rem...

Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

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  If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to negotiate. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a house, here’s a quick rundown of potential negotiations that may pop up during your transaction. That way, you’re prepared no matter which side of the deal you’re on. What Can You Negotiate? Most things in a home purchase are on the negotiation table.Here’s a list of just a few of those options, according to Kiplinger and LendingTree: Sale Price The most obvious is the price of the home. And that lever is being pulled more often today. Buyers don’t want to overpay when affordability is already so tight. And sellers who aren’t realistic about their asking price may have to consider adjusting their price. Home Repairs Based on the inspection, a buy...

SW Florida Market Update - August 2024

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August 2024 - Single Family Homes Are you ready to take the leap? Maybe you have a few more questions? Call me!