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October Might Just Be The Best Time To Buy

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Are you thinking of buying a house? We have good news for those who are.

Although it’s clear that the housing market has had a fantastic year, most headlines focus on the benefits for buyers. What about buyers? You’ll likely be facing bidding wars as you look for the perfect home. You don’t have to feel discouraged if you are looking for your dream home.

There is a golden window for those who are looking to purchase a home.

There should be an increase in the number of homes for sale. realtor.com predicts that more homes will be on the market in October. According to the findings, 17.6% more homes will be available than we had at the beginning of the year.

This will allow you more choices, which is a relief in a tight housing market.

You should see a slight decrease in bidding wars as there are more homes on the market. Because there are so many options, buyers might not be as competitive for homes because they have more options.

This means that writing an offer may be less competitive and have a greater chance of winning the bid. It’s important to make a strong offer.

As we approach the end of the year realtor.com suggests that this week could also be one the most popular weeks for price reductions in the 2021. The data from the past shows that an average of 7.0% homes experience a price drop in this week. What is the reason? Why?

This means that although home prices continue to appreciate overall, there may be some homes where price adjustments are made by eager sellers. Closing a house is a lengthy process. Sellers may be more motivated to close by the end of the year if they can do it in October.

Don’t let your enthusiasm die if you are in the market to buy a home. According to data, early October could be the time you finally find the home of dreams. To keep you motivated and on the right track to finding the perfect home, you should rely on an experienced real estate professional as your advisor. Give us a call today. 

 

Link to original article: https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/09/28/early-october-is-the-sweet-spot-for-buyers/

Preparing For Homeownership While Renting

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While you may not be ready for your first home purchase, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t start planning now. Here things you can do while renting to help you be in a better place when you’re ready for buying.

Although you cannot predict every cost of homeownership, you can make a rough estimate about how much it will impact your budget. A REALTOR(r), can help you determine how much you can afford, what your mortgage payment would be, local property taxes and any repair costs that you may want to consider as a homeowner.

Request a free credit report before you apply for a loan. You can correct any errors in your credit report before they impact your eligibility for a mortgage loan. You might also be able take steps to improve credit before you purchase a property.

Although there is no home that offers every amenity you need, you can get a good idea of what you are looking for. A home with less than two bathrooms might not be an option, but you may find the value in a home with a smaller kitchen and a less appealing exterior.

When your ready to buy a home give us a call, we can answer your questions about the home buying process and help you avoid surprises along he way.

 

Original Post At:  https://www.texasrealestate.com/members/posts/3-ways-to-prepare-for-homeownership-while-renting/

What’s Ahead For Texas Real Estate In 2021-22?

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Researchers at the Texas Real Estate Research Center see a more stable Texas housing market ahead, as soon as pandemic-induced home shortages dissipate.

Good article to read from The Texas Real Estate News Center click on link below:

https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/news/newstalk-texas/?Item=26340

 

What Can Affect Your Home Value?

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Real estate experts know that homes in desirable locations or within the boundaries of top schools will sell at a higher price. The location is an important factor in determining the price of homes. What are the factors that can lower the home’s value? What makes a neighborhood less desirable?

Bad Schools. Young families are looking for homes that are zoned for the best schools. Homes with low school ratings aren’t highly sought-after. Property values are affected more by living within the limits of schools with poor ratings than any other factors. According to Great Schools, the median home price for zip codes with schools rated 1 through 3 out of 10 is $155,000.

Strip Clubs. This one seems to be the most expected on this list. A young family would not want to live near a club with an adult theme. These clubs often have loud music blasting and unsavory people hanging out outside. Realtor.com surveyed many areas with strip clubs in large metropolitan areas. One neighborhood had 10 clubs. Washington Park, East St. Louis, IL. This neighborhood has only seen a few homes sell in the past three years, and the median home price is $10,000.

Lots of Rentals. Is it possible for a neighborhood with high levels of rental units/buildings to lower its property value? Although it is difficult to do an exact analysis of this factor, the research revealed that higher property values were associated with areas with more rentable homes.

Homeless Shelters. Shelters for homeless people can often be seen as the unloved misfits of a community. Although there isn’t any hard evidence to prove that homeless shelters bring in more crime than others, shelters can attract a diverse group of people and emergency calls numbers go up in areas close to shelters. The property values of areas with homeless shelters are almost 13% lower than those without them.

Cemetery. Cemeteries can be quieter than other neighborhoods, but there are still people who don’t want to live in close proximity to the living. The median home price in zip codes with cemeteries was 12% less than the neighboring zip codes.

Factors that Bring Down Value less than 10%

These last factors  bring down property values less than 10%, but are still worth noting.

  • Funeral Homes- 6.5%
  • Power Plants- 5.3%
  • Shooting Range-3.7%
  • Hospitals-3.2%

While location is important when it comes to real property, there are many other factors that can help homes sell for top dollar. With the help of an expert selling agent you can get your home sold for a great price.

Housing Shortage May Finally Be Starting To Lift

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The massive housing shortage that started before the pandemic, and was then made worse by it, may finally be beginning to ease.

More supply is appearing on the market suddenly, which will undoubtedly help frustrated buyers and, in the long term, could take some of the heat off of home prices.

According to Realtor.com in June, new listings rose by 5.5% and 10.9% respectively year over year. The 10 larger cities with the highest number of new listings increased by 20% or more compared to last year were the most successful.

Our June data report indicates that buyers have good news, despite the fact that there’s still a lot of homes to sell and that home prices are at a record high.

As sellers entered the market with a variety price points across the country, inventory declined more than in the earlier pandemic.

It is not surprising that inventory has increased because most new listings fall between May-June, after the spring market. However, today’s housing market doesn’t follow the traditional rules. The pandemic caused unprecedented demand for larger suburban homes.

We noticed an improvement in the number of new listings between May and June. This suggests that sellers are entering market historically later in the season. It could also mean that we will see home buying continue into the autumn as buyers look for new opportunities.

Unexpected new supply is good news for homebuyers. Many have been left out in bidding battles. However, the market remains extremely tight. The inventory of homes on sale fell 43.1% over the past year, which is 415,000 less homes than were available on a typical June date. However, this is an improvement on the more than 50% declines that were seen in May, March, and April. Again, new listings were higher but still far below the June pre-pandemic average.

However, there is still more supply available for some buyers who are frustrated. The market is improving slightly. It means that more people have signed contracts to buy their next home. This in turn means there are more listings available because they are now able sell their home.

The month’s inventory, which is a calculation of how much has been sold compared to how much remains for sale, saw a slight increase, but not enough.

Housing boom will slowly recede if there are more homes on the market. It is unlikely that the housing boom will fall sharply or “bust” simply because of favorable demographics and historically low mortgage rates.

Take Advantage of Today’s Low Rates Before They Begin to Rise

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Mortgage interest rates in today’s realty market are at or near record lows. If you have owned your home for many years, and haven’t refinanced recently, it’s likely that you have an interest rate on your mortgage that’s higher than the current average.

Many of today’s homeowners are rethinking what they need in a home and redefining what their dream home means. For some, remote work means they need additional space. Some people may choose to move to a less expensive area or downsize. These are great options if you’re thinking about moving.

Today’s rates are less than 3%. But experts predict in the coming years, rates will rise.

Take advantage of the opportunity to get a lower interest rate on your mortgage if it is higher than average. Lower rates mean you may be able to get more house for your money and still have a lower monthly mortgage payment than you might expect.

As mortgage rates rise so does your monthly payment.

Even a slight increase in rate can make a big difference in your monthly mortgage payment.

To keep your monthly payments the same, you will need to consider a home that is less expensive.

Whatever your reason for wanting to move up or down, this is the best time to do it. Even a slight change in interest rate can make a huge difference to your purchasing power.

Consider refinancing if making a move now doesn’t feel right. If you want to reduce your monthly mortgage payments and remain in your home, refinancing may be a good option.

Take advantage of today’s low rates before they begin to rise. Whether you’re thinking about moving up, downsizing, or refinancing, contact Preferred Properties of Texas today to discuss your options.

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