‘Tis the season of more inventory, fewer showings, more price drops, and where backup contracts become a good idea again if a buyer is interested in a property.
- More properties are selling for less than the asking price as showings stay low as higher interest rates are keeping some buyers out of the market.?
- Less competition so buyers can keep more of their cash in their pocket without the need for appraisal gaps, and the ability to make better financial decisions because time allows for second showings and a more mindful approach to purchasing.
- Buyers are asking sellers for concessions for interest rate buy-down strategies.
- 25% of all contracts are falling out, making the strategy of buyers doing backup offers can work well.
- The best time to do anything is when other people are not doing it. If you are rushing toward the gold with everyone else, you have missed the opportunity..
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1 年Spot on Doug! There are a ton of buyers waiting for rates to come down before entering the market. Once that happens there will be a tidal wave of demand with no increase in inventory, which will result in multiple offers, over asking, appraisal gaps and waived inspections. It is better to get in now, even with higher rates, and just refinance when rates come down. That way you actually get a home, for the price you want and can still capture the lower rate later.