Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  “House hunting is not just about finding a house; it’s about discovering your next chapter." Whether you’re buying or selling, the best deals don’t just fall into your lap— you make them happen with the right strategy and expert guidance.  Ready to create your next real estate opportunity? Let’s make a plan that works for YOU !  Contact me today!

  When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over  new builds  as an option. Right now, there are  more newly built homes  to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Talking to your agent is the best way to see if this type of home makes sense for you. Here’s a quick rundown of some things your agent will walk you through – including a few of the top perks of buying a newly built home today and some potential things you’ll want to think about before you ink any contracts. The Perks of Buying a Newly Built Home  Customization Options:  Many builders allow buyers to choose finishes, layouts, and upgrades so that you can personalize your home to your unique sense of style. This is obviously more of a draw if the home is still under construction, but sometimes you can have a builder agree to some tweaks even after it’s completed. Less Maintenance and Fewer Repairs: ...

 

  For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One strategy that can help? Offering concessions. As the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR)  explains : “As home inventory begins to grow and buyers regain some advantage in the market, sellers may consider offering more in negotiations to make the deal more attractive and get to the closing table.” What Are Seller Concessions?  Concessions are homebuying costs that a seller agrees to cover as a way to get their house sold. And based on data from the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR), nearly 1 out of every 4 sellers ( 24% ) offered a concession in 2024. Here are a few of the most common types of concessions: Covering Closing Costs:  The seller pays for part (or all) of the...