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Fence sitters take note. Six reasons that the time to buy real estate is NOW!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Coweta Fayette Real Estate Newnan homes for saleThe next few weeks should be very active in the real estate business. There are many cyclical reasons, and many incentives for buyers to gobble up the current deals that are on the market. Here are some of the reasons that you should be ready to get busy:

  1. Spring is in full force. Houses show well in pleasant weather, with green lawns and blooming flowers, and there is a general aura of peace of mind surrounding the season.
  2. The school year is nearly over. Many buyers plan to move as soon as the current school year is over. If you are looking at a 45 day contract to close process, it's time to seal the deal NOW!
  3. There is a 10% refundable federal tax credit up to $8,000 for first time buyers. (Buyers who have not owned a home in the last 36 months!)
  4. On some HUD and foreclosed needing repairs, there is a $14,000 incentive available to some buyers whether or not they are first time homeowners.
  5. Some states, including Georgia are offering additional incentives.
  6. Prices and interest rates are still remarkably low and house payments can be less than rent on the same property in many cases!

Be prepared to move quickly, as the choice properties disappear fast. Get off of that fence and get going!

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Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Excellent advice Richard. The buyers have gotten quite comfortable in taking their time to bid and slowly that is starting to change.

Apr 19, 2009 12:36 PM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

You are absolutely right ... the time is now.  Seize the season and opportunity. 

Apr 19, 2009 12:45 PM
Jamie Dumaine-Russell
RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Richard - I couldn't agree more!  I've taken out more buyers in the past two weeks who are actively looking for a home  than I have in the past two months.  I hope this Spring Fever is just the beginning of what could turn into a very HOT summer!

Apr 19, 2009 12:53 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Barb...

There is no time to lose. In our area some houses have a dozen offers! Thanks for the comment!

Connie...

It really is a great time to buy ... I wish that I needed a house! THX

Donna,,,

It feels great to be really busy again! Thanks as always.

Apr 19, 2009 01:07 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...this is the best I have ever seen it and we wil never see a better time to buy than RIGHT NOW!

Apr 19, 2009 01:21 PM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

With that kind of pressure on inventory we may see the market shift to a more normal market and start seeing prices ease up a bit..

Apr 19, 2009 01:37 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Great advice Richard. Folks need to quit sitting on the fence and pull the trigger on something before they loose... 

Your building consultant in Nashville, TN

Apr 19, 2009 09:45 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

The tide does seem to be changing, fence sitters beware, your first choice will be gone if you wait!

Apr 19, 2009 10:53 PM
Chip Jefferson
Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC

Everyone is looking for that great deal when the good deals are getting contacts on them. Don't wait till its too late. Regrets of "I should have".

Apr 19, 2009 10:54 PM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Richard:

You got it...

The time to buy is NOW!

With so many incentives, fence sitters need to start jumping!

Apr 19, 2009 11:21 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Great information and advice Richard.  Hope you have a great week.

Apr 20, 2009 12:02 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Richard,

I am amazed at just how liberal HUD has become with their incentives.  Makes me want to focus on HUD homes solely.

You are so right my friend we do need to get ready for a great Spring and hopefully a good summer and on.

Apr 20, 2009 12:46 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Richard,

You are right on the mark! Could not be a better time to buy real estate!

Apr 20, 2009 01:53 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

All good reasons, now if we can just get the fence sitters off

Apr 21, 2009 10:33 AM
Scott Baker
www.eHomeReports.com Coldwell Banker Realty - Liberty Township, OH
Realtor Homes for Sale Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio

It really is amazing all the advantages home buyers have TODAY. It will not last forever, that is certain. I am trying to keep my folks aware of this. Don't regret 2 years from now what you CAN do today. 

May 12, 2009 02:18 AM