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If you are one of these potential sellers, here are five important reasons to do it now versus the dead of winter.\r\n\r\n","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Fsimplifyingmedia\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2015\u002F11\u002F01162008\u002FBefore-Winter.jpg","People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every Fall. We ponder whether we should relocate to a different part of the country to find better year-round weather or perhaps move across the state for better job opportunities.\r\n\r\nHomeowners in this situation must consider whether they should sell their house now or wait. If you are one of these potential sellers, here are five important reasons to do it now versus the dead of winter.\r\n\r\n\u003C!--more-->\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">1. Demand is Strong\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nFoot traffic refers to the number of people out actually physically looking at home right now. The latest foot traffic numbers show that buyers are still out in force looking for their dream home. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!\r\n\r\nAs we get later into the year, many people have other things (weather, holidays, etc.) that distract them from searching for a home. Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">2. There Is Less Competition Now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nHousing supply is still well under the 6 months’ supply necessary for a normal market. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market.\r\n\r\nThere is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as real estate values have increased over the last two years. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future.\r\n\r\nAlso, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference).\r\n\r\nThe choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">3. The Process Will Be Quicker\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nOne of the biggest challenges of the housing market in recent times has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. Any delay in the process is always prolonged during the winter holiday season. Getting your house sold and closed before those delays begin will lend itself to a smoother transaction.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nIf you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 18.1% from now to 2019. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars \u003Cem>(both in down payment and mortgage payment)\u003C\u002Fem> if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30-year housing expense with an interest rate below 4% right now. Rates are projected to rise by this time next year.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nLook at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? 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