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3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Are you thinking about\u00a0buying a home<\/a>, but not sure if now\u2019s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market\u2019s going to do next. But here\u2019s something only the savviest buyers realize:<\/p>\n

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This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years.\u00a0<\/strong>Here are 3 Reasons to Buy a Home this Summer!<\/p>\n

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1. You Have More Negotiating Power<\/strong><\/p>\n

After several years of sellers having all the leverage, things are starting to shift.\u00a0<\/strong>Check out the graph below. It uses data from\u00a0Redfin<\/em>\u00a0to show that right now, there are more sellers active in the market than buyers:<\/p>\n

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Take a look at what happened back in 2021 through roughly 2023. In that time period, there were far more buyers (the blue line<\/em>) looking to buy than homes for sale (the green line<\/em>). That\u2019s what drove the intense competition, bidding wars, and the exponential price growth the market saw back then.<\/p>\n

Now, the market has shifted, and buyers are regaining their negotiating power as a result. With more sellers than buyers, sellers may be more willing to pay for repairs, cover some of your closing costs, or lower their asking price. The return of this kind of normal balance is a sign of a much healthier, more sustainable market. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the\u00a0National Association of Realtors<\/em>\u00a0(NAR), explains:<\/p>\n

\u201c . . . with housing inventory levels reaching five-year highs, homebuyers in nearly every region of the country are in a better position to negotiate more favorable terms.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And just in case you’re worried there are too many homes on the market, here’s what you should know. Overall\u00a0inventory<\/a>\u00a0is still lower than normal, so you don\u2019t have to worry about a nationwide oversupply or a crash.<\/p>\n

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2. You Have More Choices<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The number of homes for sale has improved a lot. Based on the latest\u00a0data<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Realtor.com<\/em>, more homes were listed this May than in May 2024 or May 2023 (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n

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And more homes for sale means more choices.<\/strong>\u00a0There\u2019s a good chance your perfect match just hit the market \u2013 or it will soon. So, it\u2019s a great time to explore what\u2019s out there. As Jake Krimmel, Economist at\u00a0Realtor.com<\/em>, says:<\/p>\n

\u201cWith more fresh inventory hitting the market, buyers have better opportunities to find a home that fits their needs.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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3. You May See More Flexibility on Price<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With more homes for sale, they\u2019re not selling at the same frenzied pace they were just a few years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since homes are taking more time to sell, some sellers are choosing to lower their asking prices to draw buyers back in or speed up the process. And that’s to-be-expected. According to\u00a0Realtor.com<\/em>,\u00a019.1%<\/a>\u00a0of listings had a price cut this May (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s the fifth straight month where more sellers have reduced their price. And, as of May,\u00a0the volume of price cuts is back at normal levels<\/strong>. This is yet another sign of the return to a\u00a0more balanced<\/a>\u00a0market.<\/p>\n

While you shouldn\u2019t expect a big discount, you may find sellers are a bit more flexible right now. As a recent article from\u00a0The Street\u00a0<\/em>says:<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market over the past few years, houses are now staying on the market for longer,\u00a0<\/em>shifting negotiating power back to homebuyers<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just remember, most sellers still aren\u2019t adjusting their prices \u2013 just the ones who overpriced to start with. So, this isn\u2019t a sign of a crash, it\u2019s a sign of some sellers having outdated expectations in a shifting market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

This summer brings a powerful combo for buyers: more homes to choose from, less competition, and sellers being more flexible on pricing. If you\u2019re ready to make a move, let\u2019s connect.\u00a0 As always, I am Striving to be the Best Realtor and Most Trust Real Estate Agent in Angelina County!\u00a0 Helping Buyers and Sellers in Lufkin, Huntington, Nacogdoches, and all over East Texas since 2012!<\/p>\n

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What would finding the right home this summer mean for your next chapter?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Twila Bertrand, Realtor<\/strong><\/p>\n

CENTURY 21 Cota Realty<\/p>\n

210 E Lufkin Ave, Lufkin Tx 75901<\/p>\n

Email: twilabertrand@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Cell: 936-208-7631<\/p>\n

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