My new house for Christmas!

November 19, 2009 by Matt Freeman  
Filed under Buying a Home, Refinance

Often I hear that it is getting close to the Holidays so I am going to wait until the new year. I understand what people are trying to say. There is a lot going on around this time and everything is rather stressful. For some the holidays are not so joyous. However, if everyone has that very same mentality then you will have less competition.

Each year my business activity increases in November and December. Just in time to claim that income for 2009. Ughh! I will never complain about it though and when I think about it I realize it is because I am working. I do not take the Holidays off. There are only three from November 1-December 31st. There is Veterans day, Thanksgiving day, and Christmas. All other days are work day and sure I take a half day here and there but overall there really just are not that many holidays. I find that because of the drop off my clients get fast efficient service and keys to celebrate Christmas and start the new year in style. If there are 100 people looking for the same home as you and 50 of them take a break for the holidays your chances just doubled to get an accepted contract.

Moral of the Story: It is a great time to get your new house for Christmas. The homes are there, the price is right and the rates are awesome. Time continues to pass whether or not we want it to. So why do we pause our lives and our futures, wants, hope and dreams for a few days that we are told to celebrate. Make the celebration more grand.

Consider having the holiday party in the new home before you replace the carpet and paint. No need to worry about making a mess!