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Buy Now or Wait?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA 92593-B

Have you aver heard the phrase "He who hesitates is lost?". Depending on your circumstances this can be very true. Market conditions are always changing. When the crowd thinks the market and rates are favorable there's a rush to sell and buy. When the crowd thinks the market and rate are unfavorable things slow way down. 

But, do you know what many others and I have learned? People buy and sell real estate in all kinds of markets. High inventory, low inventory, high interest rates, low interest rates, high prices, and lower prices.

So when's the best time to buy that piece of real estate? Only you can answer that question. There is one condition I recommend. Be prepared by arming yourself with market information and professional advice. Being prepared helps you to avoid that hesitation that could cause you to lose that one property you wanted.

Here are 3 questions to consider. 

Some Highlights

  • If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know.
  • If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity.
  • Should you buy now or wait? Connect with a real estate agent and talk through it together, so you can make your best decision.

 

 

Thank you to KCM for compiling this information

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Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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Topsfield, MA 01983

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Doug - the timing issue seems to be a constant component of the real estate equation.   

Sep 27, 2024 08:24 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Michael Jacobs 

It always is and always will be

 

Sep 28, 2024 02:52 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Doug. If you are qualified to purchase now, pull the trigger. Prices rise over the long term while mortgage rates fluctuate widely in the short term/ Enjoy your day.

Sep 27, 2024 08:31 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Wayne Martin 

I am in 100% total agreement

Sep 28, 2024 02:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with prospective home buyers. 

In our area, the search may take longer than planned because of the limited inventory of homes for sale.

Sep 27, 2024 08:33 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Great advice Doug Dawes . I don't move often, every 15 years on average, but each time I've moved it's be job related.

Sep 27, 2024 08:34 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Bob "RealMan" Timm 

The last time we moved was in 1985. Before that was 8 times in 10 years. The final move will be to my resting spot

Sep 28, 2024 02:50 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Doug,

What a great post! I especially like your chart of what happened to home prices after the last 8 elections! 7 out of the eight they went up..that's the facts!

Sep 27, 2024 09:00 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

I found that to be an interesting tidbit, too

Sep 28, 2024 02:51 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Doug- you've provided an answer to a question many buyers are asking themselves. Only they can decide but you've given them good things to think about. 

Sep 27, 2024 06:17 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning\ Kathy Streib 

In the end it is always the clients decision. We can only provide the info for their informed decision

Sep 28, 2024 02:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

These are really good thoughts!  I am always of the opinion that when someone is ready to buy, it's a good time for them to buy!

Sep 28, 2024 04:19 AM
Doug Dawes

You are correct Brian. 

Sep 29, 2024 04:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sep 28, 2024 06:18 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

This is a fascinating chart. I am definitely sharing this one with my sphere

Sep 29, 2024 06:46 AM
Doug Dawes

Hi Lise,

It is a good chart to share. Thanks for commenting 

Sep 29, 2024 05:01 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Super information, Doug. With constantly rising prices, many are now jumping into the pool to purchase - especially since interest rates are slowly coming down!

Sep 30, 2024 01:43 PM
Doug Dawes

Hi Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional 

Thank you for dropping in. With interest rates (politically) dropping I expect we will see more demand thus continuing the inflationary price spirals.

Oct 05, 2024 03:07 PM