Real Estate Blog - Holidays

Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season!

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this season, is the best choice you can make. This year, buyers want to purchase homes for the holidays, and your house might be the perfect match.

Here are seven great reasons not to wait to sell your house this holiday season:

1. Buyers are active now. Mortgage rates are historically low, providing motivation for those who are ready to get more for their money over the life of their home loan.

2. Purchasers who look for homes during the holidays…

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Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season

If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for holiday buyers.

The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the inventory of houses for sale has dropped to an astonishing all-time low. It now sits at a 2.5-month supply at the current sales pace.

Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or ‘neutral’ market, in which there are enough homes available for active buyers (See graph below):

When the supply of houses for sale is as low as it is today,…

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Your House May Be on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this season, is the best choice you can make. This year, buyers want to purchase homes for the holidays, and your house might be the perfect match.

Here are seven great reasons not to wait to sell your house this holiday season:

1. Buyers are active now. Mortgage rates are historically low, providing motivation for those who are ready to get more for their money over the life of their home loan.

2. Purchasers who look for homes during the holidays…

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25th Annual Festival Of Lights

25TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

SANTA’S ROCKIN’ THROUGH THE DECADES

DECEMBER 4, 2020 | 7:00 PM | DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS

Santa’s throwing it back this year and needs all his elves to help him rock through the decades. He’s greasing back his hair and trading in his sleigh for a thunderbird - but wait, he may have a costume change or 10 scheduled as we rock out enjoying each era of retro. The night will be filled with nothing but Christmas classics and holiday cheer.

This year’s Festival of Light’s theme is all about RETRO - think the 20’s through the 80’s! Dress as your favorite decade, light up your float with themed props, don't forget those stellar tunes, and be a part of the 25th annual Festival of Lights Parade on Friday, December…

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