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ARE BUYERS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT AGAIN? AND WHAT THAT COULD MEAN FOR YOU
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Oct 31 6 minutes read
Have you been browsing real estate listings, driving by homes for sale, or even
visiting open houses with the dream of becoming a homeowner? If you’ve been
putting off buying a home in the uncertain economic landscape, now may be the
time you’ve been waiting for. After years of a seller’s market where it was
difficult and sometimes impossible for buyers to find their dream home, the
trend is shifting in the buyers’ favor. A local real estate agent can help you
navigate these trends and find the right home.
WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY
Home buyers may be aware that the Fed keeps increasing interest rates, which
reduces affordability. What they may not realize is that some changes in the
housing market are beneficial to them. After a couple of years where homes went
off the market just days after being listed, they are now sitting on the market
longer. Instead of selling in days or a couple of weeks, you see homes in some
areas listed for more than a month.
With it taking longer for the properties to sell, it leads to the seller
lowering the price. Price reductions help out buyers who may have a tight
budget. Rising prices have made everyone’s budgets tighter, which may mean that
homeowners decide to sell if they have more homes than they can comfortably
afford. More homes on the market also lowers the price, benefiting buyers.
Mortgage rates have reached the 6% mark for the first time since 2008. With
higher rates, buying a home today is often less appealing and more expensive
than a couple of years ago. This leads to fewer buyers feeling confident in
making a significant investment now, knowing that a recession could lead to job
loss and even tighter finances.
MORE OPTIONS FOR BUYING A HOME
If you’re one of the home buyers looking for a property amid economic
uncertainty, you’ll be happy to know that options exist to help you get into a
new home you can afford. More buyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to
lower their monthly payments and qualify for more homes.
An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) allows you to get into a home at a lower
interest rate than a fixed interest rate mortgage. Adjustable-rate mortgages
charge a lower interest rate now than fixed loans with the ability to change the
rate in a specific time period. For instance, a 5/1 ARM means that in five
years, the interest rate will adjust to whatever is current at that time.
Buyers can benefit from an ARM in today’s market because it increases their
buying power. If the interest rates go down in five years or whenever the rates
on an ARM adjust, the buyer will lower their payments.
Another option for home buyers in today’s economy is the 2-1 Buy Down. This type
of loan allows you to pay a lower interest rate now than current mortgage rates,
raising it some in the next year and getting to the final rate in the third and
future years. Sellers and developers will often pay for a buy-down to entice
buyers to make an offer.
WAYS TO REDUCE THE COST OF BUYING A HOME
You don’t have to let the rising interest rates keep you from buying a home now
if you’re ready. You can take steps to make it easier to get an affordable loan.
For example, make sure you have excellent credit to get the best interest rates.
Come up with a larger down payment to reduce the interest rate on your mortgage.
Because you’re assuming more risk, lenders are often willing to negotiate.
Fewer buyers are willing to waive real estate contingencies, such as not having
a home inspection. Sellers also set up contingencies, such as having financing
in place before putting in an offer. All these real estate contingencies limited
the pool of buyers competing for the same property. With the loss of these
contract contingencies, it has leveled the field for all buyers.
You also still have the option of paying mortgage points to lower the rate.
Lenders often offer the option of paying these mortgage points to make loans
more affordable. For each point you pay to the lender, the interest rate goes
down by one percent. If you plan to live in the home for a long time, this extra
cost may pay off in the long run.
If you’re a first-time buyer, you have access to various first-time buyer
programs. These programs provide you with assistance for your down payment. Your
real estate agent can point you toward local, state, and federal programs that
will help make your home more affordable.
Home buyers can take advantage of the changes in the market if they are willing
to adjust their expectations. You may need to consider living in another area or
a smaller home if you want to buy now. Your real estate agent can help you find
an affordable home that will suit your needs.
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