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Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you\u2019ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n

1. You Have More Homes To Choose From<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The number of homes for sale this February was higher than it\u2019s been in any of the past five Februarys \u2013 and that\u2019s great news for your home search. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com<\/em> to show the supply of homes on the market has grown by 27.5%<\/a> in just the last year:<\/p>\n
$\"a$ <\/a>More choices for your search is a good thing \u2013 and experts also say that inventory is projected to continue rising<\/a> this year, which is even better. It means it should be easier to find something that checks your most important boxes. But that\u2019s not all this does for you. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com<\/em>, explains some of the other perks of more inventory, beyond just having more homes to consider:<\/p>\n
\u201cBuyers will not only have more home options . . . but they are also likely to find somewhat lower asking prices and more time to make decisions \u2013 all buyer-friendly factors as we inch closer to the busy homebuying season.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
2. You May Find Sellers Are Doing Price Cuts<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Now that buyers have more options, some homes are sitting on the market a little longer \u2013 especially those that were priced too high from the start. And the result is more sellers are having to drop their prices to draw buyers back in. Just take a look at the numbers.<\/p>\n
According to Realtor.com<\/em>, the number of listings with price reductions has gone up compared to the last few years (see graph below<\/em>):<\/p>\n
This is a sign sellers are more willing to compromise today.<\/strong> If you look back to more normal years in the market (2017\u20132019), you\u2019ll see that the number of price cuts happening today is much closer to what\u2019s typical \u2013 and for most buyers, that\u2019s a big relief.<\/p>\n
What does that mean for you? It could give you a better chance to negotiate \u2013 whether that\u2019s on price, closing costs, or even repairs. While not every seller will adjust their price, more of them are willing to do it \u2013 giving you more leverage than buyers have in quite a while.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019ve been on the sidelines, waiting for the right time to buy, this spring could be the opening you\u2019ve been hoping for.<\/p>\n
Of course, every market is different, and working with a local expert can help you work through your options. If you want to talk about what\u2019s happening in your area or get started on your home search, connect with a local real estate agent.<\/p>\n
How does today\u2019s rising inventory impact your homebuying plans?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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