Is There A Perfect Time, To Buy, A House?

As someone, who has been a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, for over a decade, as well as having, also, had a considerable degree of experience, in financial sales and advising, as a financial planner, and Registered Representative, Supervisor, Manager, and executive, I have often, been asked, when/ if, there is a perfect time, to buy.

Whether this is related to buying stocks, bonds, or other investments, or buying a home, the attempt to market – time, has rarely worked, consistently. While, with other investment, a disciplined approach, works best, in most cases, in buying a house, the best approach, is probably, proceeding, in a well – considered, introspective, objective manner, and honestly knowing and understanding your personal needs, goals, priorities, comfort zone, and personal finances.

With that in mind, this article will attempt to review, consider, and briefly discuss, how, although, there is no perfect time, it is wise to consider, when it’s best, for you.

1. Personal needs, goals, priorities: Why do you want to buy a house? What about a particular house, attracts you? How many bedrooms do you need, and how many would you prefer, and why? How about bathrooms? What do you seek in your kitchen, and why, and what do you actually, need? Are you able to look past the staging, etc, to determine the difference between quality, and perceptions?
2. Comfort zone: Sit back, and look, objectively, and introspectively, so you know, why you want a house, what you can afford, and what amount of monthly payment, might conform with your personal comfort zone. You don’t want to end up, house – rich, and unable to proceed, with less stress, etc! A wise home buyer, finds a house, which exceeds his needs, meets some of his wants/ dreams, and does so, without excess stress, tension, and/ or, hassle!

Personal finances: Do you know, what you can afford? Many factors should be considered, including, down – payment, reserve for items such as contingencies, repairs, renovations, utilities, etc. Simply because you have the down – payment, and qualify for a mortgage, doesn’t necessarily mean, you will be well – served, by the financial necessities of home ownership! Know yourself!

When matters!: Certain factors are extremely important. What are the present mortgage interest rates, and how large, a mortgage will you need? Understand, small changes in these rates, matter! What about supply, and demand? Don’t purchase something, you aren’t satisfied with, either to Keep up with the Joneses, or to take advantage of the present market, because if you do, you might be disappointed, in the long – run!

Be a smart home buyer. It’s not about trying to buy at the perfect time, but finding what you need, not over – paying, discovering something, you’re pleased with, and being able to afford it!

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