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Tis’ the Season to Buy Some Land!

by Merlene Passon Employed

It’s the time of year Real Estate professionals all fear. It’s the time from Thanksgiving until after the New Year, when sales dwindle nationwide.  The market typically drops and interest fades as everyone seems to be preoccupied elsewhere.  People are spending quality time with their families, traveling, attending holiday parties and frankly, spending their money on all of their holiday shopping lists.  Here’s a little secret if you want to become a good land investor: Now is the perfect time to buy land!  Here are some great reasons why:

·         This time of year, loan terms can be very favorable for buyers.  During this slow time, lenders are competing for your business, and are much more likely to negotiate financing and loan terms.  Sometimes you are even able to have fees waived or have basis interest points reduced.  And having fewer customers in the market means less paperwork for title companies and lenders alike.  This means your closing can be processed faster and more efficiently!

·         Buyers have many more opportunities to score some major deals.  With fewer buyers to contend with, sellers are commonly forced to lower prices on their land.  Large scale sellers will cut prices on their bulk lots, and new land in their portfolio will be priced low to compete with everything else out there.  This means you can be the first to see what’s new on the market, and still get it at the best price of the year! With less competition, you won’t find yourself in many bidding wars, in fact you might be able to negotiate prices with the seller, and get yourself a truly great deal!  

·         During these cooler months, depending on what part of the country you’re in, the weather can be very cooperative for being outdoors and looking at land. For those of you in Florida and other areas of the South, temperatures are perfect.  It’s an ideal time to pursue land in these areas. And for people in colder, winter climates, it’s typically easier to slip on some warm boots and add a few extra layers, than it is to shuffle around vacant lots during the hot humid months of summer. 

·         When looking for a land investment, you and your family won’t be dealing with gnats and mosquitos.  Also pollen and other outdoor allergens are much lower.  If you are hiking around all day, looking at land… the cooler months are definitely the time to buy.

·         If you are buying in a cooler climate, fall and winter are excellent times to see the lay of the land.  The leaves have fallen from the trees, extending your views.  In climates with snowfall, having a little powder on the ground allows you to better see the land features.  The snow will act as a bit of an outline, allowing you to easily see the level of the land.  Geographic features will be highlighted, such as rock formations and streams.  This is a great time to assure roads will be accessible at all times of the year. 


If you are looking to buy a land in Florida, then this site will definitely help you.


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