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December 2, 2023
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• Fed Governor Christopher Waller said monetary policy was tight enough, even though inflation was still too high. This helped to briefly send the 10-year Treasury yield below 4.4% on Monday, its lowest level since mid-September.
• U.S. GDP grew at a seasonally adjusted and annualized rate of 5.2% in Q3, faster than initially reported, marking the strongest growth since Q4 of 2021.
• New home sales fell more than expected in October. The median price of new houses sold was roughly $409,000.
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A home might not be a common item on a holiday wish list⦠but maybe it should be.
While spring and summer months tend to be the busiest seasons to buy real estate, becoming a homeowner during the off-season has perks.
Motivated Sellers While inventory is still low in the housing market, real estate agents tend to encourage sellers to put their homes on the market during spring or summer when demand tends to be highest. If a home is listed in the colder months, it could mean there is urgency ā like a job relocation or life change. That might mean more room for price negotiations.
Less Competition Many potential buyers take a break during the winter months, and then start their search again in next yearās home buying season. For off-season home hunters that means less competition.
Look before you leap With all this said, buying a home shouldnāt be based on the weather.
Itās a major financial decision, and understanding the total cost of monthly payments is important. So before you find your wishlist home, calculate how much you can afford.