Joy Bender, a San Diego real estate agent and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, shares five reasons why the holidays are a great time to buy a home.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Indicating the holiday season is an opportune time to get a smart buy on a home purchase, San Diego real estate agent Joy Bender shares five reasons why fourth quarter is the right time for investors, vacation home, and luxury home buyers to strike a deal.
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Bender, who currently sells real estate in San Diego and is affiliated with Canter Brokerage, observes that San Diego's 2013 housing market brought quarter over quarter increases in home prices. The 4th quarter has brought a slight cooling in the market and this affords opportunity to buyers currently on the sidelines.
"A seller who is actively showing their property during the holidays is more motivated to sell than a seller merely testing the highs of the market," Bender said. "There are some builders in San Diego offering unusual discounts on current phases of move in ready models in an effort to clear inventory off the books."
Sellers may be motivated to strategically close escrow by the end of 2013 for tax advantageous planning within regards to capital gains. Buyers can also anticipate possible tax deductions for 2013 with pre-paid mortgage interest along with origination and discount points paid on closing costs.
"We've seen a significant shift in overall demand eliminating some of the multiple offer situations we have been struggling with all year," Bender advises. "There has been a dramatic decrease in buyer activity especially in the high end and vacation home market."
Finally the investor rehab activity has cooled because the upcoming first quarter is not ideal for quickly reselling a remodel for an ideal profit.
To learn more about Joy Bender and to read client testimonials, visit http://www.luxurysocalrealty.com/about-joy-bender or call (760) 212-2717.
About Joy Bender:
Joy's real estate articles have been published nationwide in over 358 newspapers, online news services, and magazines. Additionally she has been interviewed on the local FOX 5 San Diego TV station regarding the San Diego Real Estate Market. She currently is consultant and coach for Househunt Inc. As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified International Property Specialist, Member of the Million Dollar Guild, and a Certified Negotiation Expert, Joy has helped over 1,000 clients in the past 12 years with their real estate needs.
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Joy Bender 760-212-2717