Every year I have to tell myself (and David) not to freak out because the phone hasn't been ringing this weekend. Normally the phone rings throughout the day with other real estate agents inquiries about houses, sellers asking for advice, buyers wanting prices, etc. However, once Thanksgiving weekend arrives it seems that all of the real estate world goes on vacation. Sure, some individuals are out there working, but for most people this is the season of great distractions and a real estate transaction is the last thing on their list. What a pity...there are some great bargains to be had on the market right now.
It seems that the only people who want to put their house on the market during the holidays are those who really do NEED to sell, but those who might otherwise be house hunting are shopping for televisions and gadgets to put under the tree. If buyers weren't so entranced by the piped in music at the mall, they might see some really great homes with for sale signs in front of them.
Seasonally the prices are softest in the winter around the holidays...why not take advantage of this, especially while interest rates are so amazingly low? Ahh, if Santa would just think of leaving new house keys in someone's stocking instead of candy and apples...what a merry holiday season this would be for all of us!
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