the housing market has tapped.
Watch a different channel and you
could hear about “The Shift”. Go
online and your home’s “Zesti-
mate” is probably 5% lower than
just 3 months ago. What do all
those sources have in common?
Numbers are based on national
averages rather than our Parker
County market. Sure, there are
areas already witnessing slightly
decreasing prices and homes
sitting on the market longer than
usual. Parker County boasts an in-
crease in both average and median
sales prices and days on market
varies by only two days, year over
year. Our market is opportune for
both buyer and seller right now.
From a buyer’s viewpoint, lock-
ing in a lower interest rate on their
mortgage makes sense, the lower
the rate, the more house you can
afford. For sellers, listing your
property while rates are lower pro-
vides the greatest opportunity for
maximum price. For example, if
our current market says our house
is valued at $250,000 and you
wait to sell until rates have gone
up a whole percentage point, your
buyer who previously qualified to
purchase your house at $250,000
may no longer be able to. Now
is always the best time to buy and
sell, because we know what the
market is now.
Do Properties Sell During the
Holidays?
Yes, properties really do sell dur-
ing the holidays; here’s a few
reasons why. First, there’s always
life changes. Relocations don’t
discriminate between December
and July. Second, many people
are enjoying time-off during the
holidays and can finally schedule
to see houses. Third, when do
our homes tend to look their most
picturesque? Everyone loves a
decorated home that smells like
fresh baked Christmas cookies.
Now imagine an open house with
festive music, a warmly lit Christ-
mas tree, fragrances that rekindle
fond memories – are you getting
the picture? There are always
people who need to find a home,
no matter the time of year.
Create New Memories for
2019
Whether you’re looking to pur-
chase your first home or the
recreational ranch you’ve planned
many years for, make 2019 the
year for creating new memories.
Review your goals and dreams,
put them on paper, share them
with your significant other, then
go for them! Partner with trusted
real estate professionals who are
experts in your market and have
the partnerships you need to make
your goals come true. Wishing
you a Merry Christmas and blessed
New Year!
Leon River
Pecans
3993 FM 1496, Dublin, TX 76446
Call (254) 879-3143 for prices
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