The Wardlaw Team Southern Indiana Real Estate Blog

 I’m sure if you have ever thought about moving, you probably think that the time to buy and sell houses is in the spring and summer, right?  Nobody moves in the fall and winter, right?   WRONG!!! 

Let’s think about this just a second more, there’s 12 months in a year, people switch jobs, have babies and outgrow their current home, have kids move out and want to downsize, people get bored with their current home and just get the bug to move, and houses are being built and remodeled year round – 12 months out of the year – so why would the good time to buy only be limited to 6 months – that’s absurd. 

Now really is a great time to buy and sell your new home.  Rates truly are at a historic low, and there are some super homes out there waiting for you.  People are buying and selling homes in December;  we have 3 more closings before the year ends!    Don’t let your biases towards summer home buying let you miss out on your dream home that’s waiting for you now.  Check out what we have to offer at www.wardlawrealestateteam.com .  If you do get the bug to move, Faye and I would be happy to help you put your home on the market, or help you find your new home. 

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When first-time home buyers decide they are ready to buy, it is important for them to begin the process by carefully assessing their values, wants, and needs—both for the short and long term. This is a critical step since consultation sessions normally start with the buyers' values. Afterward, buyers can explore their wants and needs and, once defined, determine actual criteria.

A recent study shows how important the following home-buying factors were to buyers:

• List Price: 72%
• Location: 69%
• Neighborhood: 55%
• Floor Plan: 37%
• Square Footage: 28%
• Schools: 22%

By having the home-buying criteria in mind before walking into a consultation, buyers are off to a better start when meeting with their real estate agent. The consultation allows buyers to fill in any missing gaps within their values, wants, and needs. ...