Home for the Holidays:

An Excellent Time to Buy and Sell

Many people are looking to take advantage of tax breaks, and to deduct mortgage interest, property taxes and loan interest costs. Others need to move for a job transfer and don’t have the luxury of waiting until the school year is over.

We can still show off our beautiful outdoor kitchens and backyard gathering spaces that are an added bonus with buyers thinking about COVID and being outside year-round. Even without that blanket of white, we can still conjure up the feel of the holidays with the smell of an apple pie baking in the oven and mulling spices simmering on the stovetop.

During the holiday season, some are motivated by the emotional connection they feel having a new home to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. The decorations of the neighborhood and the home can help sellers motivate buyers to imagine themselves there in the near future. Sellers should be mindful of making sure that decorations don’t obscure beautiful features like cozy fireplaces, beautiful railings and exceptional windows showcasing spectacular views.

Ultimately, serious sellers and buyers won’t be deterred by the holidays. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in this part of the Golden State, your Realtor armed with the latest MLSListings data can be your North Star to help you identify and achieve your real estate goals. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, this holiday season might be the perfect timing to complete your New Year’s resolution for a new home.