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Top Ten Reasons You Should List Your Home For Sale During The Holidays

November 20, 2012 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Top Ten Reasons You Should List Your Home For Sale During The Holidays

Listing Your Home For Sale During The HolidaysThere are many reasons you should list your home for sale during the holidays. The absolute best time of course is determined by your need to sell and the reasons and timing behind that decision. Here though are the Top Ten Reasons You Should List Your Home For Sale During The Holidays:

10.)  By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more homes are on the market.

9.)  Even though your home will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the holiday.

8.)  January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs.  Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the holidays to capture that market.

7.)  Some people must buy a home before the end of the year for tax reasons.

6.)  Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays than they do during a work week.

5.)  Buyers are more emotional during the holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price.

4.)  Homes show better when they are decorated for the holidays.

3.)  Since the supply of homes for sale will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home.  Less demand means less money for you.

2.)  Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holidays and less competition means more money for you.

And the number one reason you should list your home for sale during the holidays…

1.)  People who look for homes during the holidays are more serious buyers!

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West Chester OH Real Estate: The Tax Credit is Also For Those Who Wish to Downsize

January 24, 2010 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

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The tax credit is not just for those buying a bigger home, it also works for those wanting to downsize

When the First Time Home Buyer Tax credit was extended and expanded most people thought the expansion was only for home owners who wanted to move up, those who wished to buy a bigger, more expensive home. In fact, the expansion simply includes those who have owned a primary residence and lived in it for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years. If current home owners want to downsize they can use the tax credit toward their new home, regardless of whether it costs less or is smaller than the home that they are selling.

It is an anomaly that everyone assumes the tax credit is only for purchasing bigger and better. Many people, especially those whose children have grown and left the nest, want to downsize. After-all, who doesn’t want to make life simpler these days?

If you have been considering selling your home and moving into a smaller space, consider doing so before the tax credit expires. Place your new home under contract by April 30th and close by June 30th and you could have a few extra dollars in your pocket.

Learn more about both of the homebuyer tax credits here!

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West Chester, OH Real Estate: A Home Inspection Before You Sell?

December 3, 2009 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

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Consider doing a home inspection before selling your home

If you are considering selling your home in the current real estate market it would be prudent to have a home inspection completed before putting your home on the market.  It is rare that a buyer will not have a home inspection done before closing and being aware of any problems and taking care of them prior to selling can alleviate the pain that surprise issues can bring.  Doing the inspection prior to listing also gives you time to seek out competitive estimates for completing the work as opposed to being under the gun right before closing.

It is a competitive real estate market out there.  A seller’s best chance of snagging a buyer always comes from having the home in top notch condition.  More than looking good, a home needs to function well and it is important to examine the mechanical systems such as plumbing, wiring, heating and cooling issues, as well as, the roof and other structural components.

If problems with a property are faced and dealt with before selling, it will make the entire process go more smoothly and there should be no surprises when going through the contractual steps before closing.

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West Chester OH Real Estate: To Rent or To Buy, That is the Question

November 27, 2009 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

A question that surfaces on most people’s mind at some point is, whether to rent or to buy a home or condo.  The first thing that pops to mind is affordability but there are other factors, such as job stability, relocation possibilities and lifestyle.  If you intend on being in an area like West Chester, Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Mason or Monroe, Ohio for at least two more years, your income is steady and purchasing a home fits your lifestyle then it is time to break out a pen, paper and a calculator and see if buying makes more sense financially than renting.

At first glance buying a home makes more sense than renting because of the ability to gain equity in a home, especially in today’s market with the lowest home prices in years and historically low interest rates.  For First Time Homebuyer’s there is also the $8000 tax credit for purchasing a home to factor in.

There is no sense making a two column list when it comes out to equating the cost of renting and buying.  Renting is a fixed equation, the monthly number typically doesn’t change.  To compute your costs for buying a home you look at the following:

  • Purchase price
  • Down payment amount
  • Loan Amount
  • Loan Term
  • Interest rate
  • Property taxes
  • HOA fees
  • Monthly mortgage payment
  • Home owner’s insurance
  • Mortgage insurance

Your monthly costs will include your mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, and any HOA dues that may exist.  If these numbers add up to an amount you can afford it could make sense for you to purchase a home instead of rent.  The important thing to remember is that once you buy a home you are not going to have a landlord to rely on to make repairs so factor in putting aside some extra money for a home repair and maintenance account.

Buying a home is an important decision and one which can add to future security and financial stability if done with great thought and evaluation.

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