Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Thanksgiving

Despite the woes of the real estate market, there are many things to be grateful for this season, as always.  For those of us who are healthy, most people would rate that as enough to be happy, all by itself.  For those who have family with them, especially at the holidays, ditto.  For those who have enough to eat, a place to live, a job, and friends, that's enough for most of the world.

Could the real estate market be better?  Of course.  Could transactions be easier?  Of course.  Would it be nice for us to be a little higher up on the food chain?  Undoubtedly.  But, every once in a while, and more often for some, we get to feel good, when we help a family, a business, or an individual find the perfect space, especially when they take the time to tell us.  And we get calls from loyal clients and friends who think of us for their real estate needs and those of their colleagues and relatives, and that's nice as well.  Bottom line:  we're in a helping profession, and we're glad to be of assistance.

So Happy Holidays to all of our clients and friends, and may the coming season be full of joy, good cheer, and closings!

It's That Time of Year Again

Every year at this time, I remind people of my strongly-held belief that the period between Halloween and Thanksgiving is the best time to buy a property.  Heating bills have begun. This year, even plowing bills have begun.  The holiday season is not quite upon us, but the end of the year is beginning to loom.  Anything that is going to get done by December 31st has to be in the works very soon. 

Add all of those factors up, and you come to one conclusion:  If you want to buy a property this year, act quickly.  Make your offer right now, and hurry to close by the end of the year.  You are likely to get the lowest price if you buy now, and take winter worries off the hands of the current owners.  Owners will be worrying that they might not sell until spring, and they will be at their most receptive. 

What are you waiting for?  Stop reading, and call your real estate agent immediately!