Buying a Home during the Holidays can be a great idea

Holidays are a great time of year. People are shopping, going to company Christmas parties and preparing for family to visit. So why would this be a good time of the year to buy a home? Well quite simply put you have less competition for the best homes on the market. The people that have their homes listed this time of year are usually very motivated to get them sold. I understand nobody wants to be moving during the Holidays so you could just contract a home and close after the Holiday season and everyone wins. If you want to be in a new home for the Holidays then you could concentrate on homes that are vacant. Many times if a home is vacant the sellers are more motivated since they may be carrying two mortgages. Sometimes you can get a quick closing date and do all of your Holiday decorating in your new home.

Another reason to purchase a home during the Holidays can be additional Tax Deductible items from the purchase of a home, check with your tax professional. A late year tax write off could make for a great unexpected Christmas present.

One important question to ask your Real Estate Professional is will they be available during the Holiday season? While most agents are willing to show properties during this time others may be out of town for the Holidays and others just feel the time of year is slow so they don't work very hard. The worst thing that can happen to your Home Buying experience is that your agent is not available and the home sells before you have an opportunity to see it.

If you are diligent with your home search, even during the Holidays, you to can achieve the American Dream of Home ownership. During the Holiday season you may just save some money on the Purchase of your New Home.

Have a Great Holiday Season, A very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year