One of the most difficult things in this market has been the plethora of choices in every price range. Along with the delight of having choices (remember our last market when there were no choices and you were lucky not to sell, but to find a home to buy...anywhere?), there is also the difficulty in making that decision thinking "the perfect home" will be on the market tomorrow. Not only will it be there, but it will show up at a bargain price! Wishful thinking? Actually, yes..good values exist everywhere. Lovely homes and motivated buyers can be found in every price range. If this is your time to buy, you are indeed lucky. If you have your financing in order and you do not have to be contingent on the sale of your current home or you are a renter who has no home to buy, you are perfectly positioned to move forward. Find a Real Estate professional who can guide you through your wants and needs, make a list of your five highest priorities and keep it in front of you.
When the home that shows up that is a good match, check out the comparable sales in the area with your Realtor, use average list to sale guideslines and try for a "just a little bit more" whether it comes in a contribution for an amenity the house does not have (really, no house is perfect) such as a deck or updated carpet, improved landscaping or closing credit for downpayment assistence. Write it up, commit to buying it within your budget and feel good that you are one of the lucky ones who purchased a home in this terrific market!
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