Speak Now or Forever ??
Oh, I know it's just another Realtor telling you now's the time to buy! Well the truth is, many others including highly rated experts are saying the same thing. Is now really the time to buy?
The simple answer is; YES!!
Here's why. First of all, we must emphasize that Real Estate is Local in Nature! This simply means that one market may be very different than the other. That's why I laugh when you see National Statistics on the news programs and in the newsrags that are so general that they really mean nothing. Savvy people already know this. In fact, they love it. It limits their competition when they go to buy. Getting a good buy is not just for investors you know. People that wish to own, live, enjoy their homes and grow a family or have memories know that there's nothing like owning your own home. It makes good sense emotionally but also financially.
I don't know about you but a Stock is nothing but a piece of paper to me any more. It is not only very volatile but gives me nothing in return as far as enjoyment or any tangible benefit. I can't grow a garden on it, I can't walk on it, build on it, and all of the Real things you get with Real Estate. A home is where your heart is and let's face it; what are your fondest memories? My guess is that it's your childhood growing up in a home and the surrounding areas or perhaps the lake home where you and your friends fished, swam, water-skied or the like. Maybe it's the wooded settings or hills, sandy beaches near by, friends you had or love of family. These are the most important things in life and the last things most of us will probably reflect on when we're in our last moments here on earth.
I'm speaking of SW Florida and the market here where I saw prices drop in half. The homes are now more affordable than ever and with interest rates being low, it is the best time to jump in before rates go higher. (They're being held down artificially right now in my opinion.) There is approx. 9.3 months supply of homes on the market right now in this general area. This means that in a normal market, approx. 6 months supply would be available. So with a 9.3 months supply, it would take 9 months to sell off most of the current inventory of homes on the market. What does this mean? It means there are some good choices and options for most home buyers.
Then there's the Tax Credit that is available to many home buyers. You can learn more about that on the website at: http://www.homespuntagorda.com (See the video)
Now let me see; good choices, low interest rates, prices very, very attractive............
There are many buyers in our marketplace currently that have figured this out. If you're thinking about it, the time to get moving is now! Seriously! No Bull, No Bias, No Kidding! Snooze-You-Lose! Spaek Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!