when is the best time of year to sell a house?  Buy a house?
143780
I always thought the best time to sell was in the spring. No one has any spare money in winter. In the spring people always look for a change, whether it be a lick of paint or a whole new house. \nAlso people see it at it's best in bright daylight with the garden plants in bloom.\nBuying a house in winter yiu can usually knock down the price a little as the sellers are usually more desperate then.
21846
Here's the tip of the year . . . you ready? \n\nBuy low, sell high.\n\nYou're welcome.
520904
100%... wait!!  I just sold my home in Nor Cal.  I'm moving to AZ.  Both have been hot markets, and prices are declining.  I'm going to rent for 6-12 months, and hopefully save 50-100K.\n\nSo if you have no need to buy yet... hold on as long as you can.  Real Estate Cycles are sometimes 15 years, so the decline that is just starting might go for 3-4 years.\n\nPlus, interest rates have already bumped up 16 times.  At most, we might see 3-4 more bumps.  Hopefully only 1 or 2 more.\n\nWait, and save your money!
6196
The best season during the year has been proven to be spring because it has all seasons mixed into one. Early spring it still snows. Mid spring leaves are still falling. Late spring leaves start to return and tornado season starts. So there you have it.
790075
Rarely do prices in real estate drop.  Thats why they call it an investment.  The best time to buy is when interest rates are low.
1152737
Maybe knowing that you're in good company will make you feel a little better.....My house has been on the market for just under a year.  We've dropped the house by 15% (about 110K) and still no activity (for a beautiful house.)  It's just a BAD market right now.  By the way, I tried the statue of St. Joseph (didn't work for me.)  Also tried the "sell your house" prayer - nothing yet.  I sincerely wish you good luck and if you find out the secret to success, PLEASE send it to me!
111108
No but it would be better to sell now. It usually goes down during the end of January. Buy it back up in November.
32024
Refi may not be your best option. If you plan on staying in the house for at least 2 more years, get a home equity loan to make your improvments. Costs are less than a refi and you get the money sooner.\n\nYou say you may sell soon. It's important to note that it's hard to recoup your costs of selling in a two year time frame (depending on where your home is located). The East and West coast areas of the U.S. have appreciated alot in recent times.\n\n\nMaking improvements to a bath and kitchen are smart for resale. When thinking about improvements only make the ones that will pay you back $2 for every $1 invested.
1023088
Selling at the peak is usually your best opportunity, but with a small business, the best rule is to sell when you get a good offer.  In other words, it doesn't hurt to have it on the market at the price you want to get, regardless of what business looks like.  Small businesses aren't enormously easy to sell, so you need to be prepared when the offer comes in.
791350
Every property will sell---you have to overcome the potential buyers' objections.  The biggest single objection is price.  If you really need to sell it, you may need to consider a modest profit, breaking even or even a small loss to move your unit.
608778
Its common for sellers to want to sell ASAP.  If they have their next place lined up they just want to move on.  You could ask them to pay you a little bit to do this if you wanted, or if you don't care when the closing is you could just move it up to be nice.\n\nAnyhow, as the prior poster said, you typically pay your mortgage for the next month and the fractional portion of the current month in advance.  So settle on the 1st and you come up with 2 months of mortgage payments at the closing table.  Settle on the last day of the month and you come up with one month and one day of mortgage payments.  However, settle on the 1st and your next payment isn't due for 2 months, settle on the 31st and its due in one month and one day, so this is extra $$ you need to come up with at the closing, but not really a permanent extra expense.  There could be other minor adjustments, but probably very little would be different, no real extra costs.\n\nNote also that the bank and title company have alot of work to do, so its very possible they won't be able to close in a moved up time period even if you want to. So make any contract change contingent upon the bank/ title company being ready in fewer days (or better yet, if you agree to this just verbally tell them you will try to close sooner, but do not ammend the contract with a new closing date).
403886
Time to think of other areas to consider...If you can afford it! It is a buyers market right now in the south east and soon the bubble will burst. So now is the best time to buy!
833291
Now is the time. The rental market is doing better than the real estate market. In Southern California we currently have very low vacancy rates. The reason now is a good time is because people normally wait until the weather is warmer or for the school (if they have children) to be over. So, go out and find a new places for yourself. Good luck.
66123
I sell new homes for a living and I would say an older one.  But make sure you get a GOOD home inspector and warranty to ensure that everything is okay on/in the property and building.
1140204
depends on your lifestyle, you like to move around, rent , if you are looking for something set then make the jump on something while the market is down then renovate and sell. or stay which ever. apprasials are going up for taxes, that is something to think about talk to a realitor, but they get about 6% of sale price and dont think about owner finance its not good for that. good luck
744778
If the options are purchase v rent, and you plan on staying in the home at least 4 yrs... then yes, it's a good time to purchase a home.\n\nIf your question is "It's getting to be the holiday seasons - is it a good time"  Then yes, it's the best time to PURCHASE.\n\nIf your question is "I want to buy a house with little down and have a renter pay it for me"  Then I hope you have deep pockets.  You'll be upside down for a few years and will have to supplement the rent to cover the mortgage.\n\nIf your question is "Prices are dropping where my investment homes are - where will I be sure to get positive value appreciation for the next ten years or so"  then yes, Texas has had steady 3-5% appreciation per year for a long time.   Do your 1031 to Texas.  Don't expect to get 20% jumps in value per year - I know some sellers are promising that to get investors to buy here.
441567
The best time during the month is towards the end of the month. The dealers are either trying to make their quota or trying to get their bonus so they are more likely to give you a good deal. Also, if you do not mond getting this years model as opposed to next year, you can get killer deals after june because the dealers will be trying to get rid of 06 models because they are getting 07 models in already. \n\nCheck site below for info on cars, models, pricing and options, the better informed you are before going to the dealer, the better deal you will get.