The real estate and housing markets are often in constant flux! In my 15+ years as a licensed New York State real estate seller, I have experienced various degrees of markets, both buyers and sellers, as well as neutral! Many factors, both real and perceived, influence the purchase of homes and commercial property, but the best approach, for every real estate professional, as well as the potential buyer, is to understand and appreciate many of these issues. , etc., which could affect this market! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, examine, review, and discuss 7 key factors that can significantly affect the purchase of clothing, etc.

1. General Economy/Economic Conditions: How well the current economy is performing, overall, both in real and perceived terms, is a significant factor in housing performance and activity, etc.! In addition, what is predicted in the near future, as well as how buyers believe and feel it will perform, are often significant influences.

2. Labor/employment security: Those who believe they have job security are much more apt to buy a home than others! When many people have this confidence, it often creates more competition for homes available for sale at the time. Since price often depends on supply and demand, when there are more sellers than buyers, it creates a buyer’s market, and when the number of potential buyers exceeds the homes for sale, it often leads to a market. of sellers.

3, Mortgage interest rate: We are currently experiencing historically low mortgage interest rates. This typically translates into higher home prices because when rates are low, potential homeowners can buy more expensive homes and pay an affordable (for them) monthly payment.

4. Fears: Our fears are often a great influence on whether we are willing to make an important decision, in a wise, well-considered, and timely manner. Especially in a buyer’s market, timeliness is often a determining factor in deciding whether one can purchase a specific home, especially when there are multiple potential competitors!

5. Priorities: When one begins their housing search, they must create a list of personal priorities, differentiating between the wish list, the real needs, etc. Considerations should include: lot size; room configurations and sizes, number of bedrooms, kitchen features, etc.

6. Offer and demand: Real estate prices often depend heavily on the principles of supply and demand. This determines the price, availability, choices/options, etc.

7. Costs: Often the process centers around price. Total costs, including down payments, property taxes, mortgage payments, required reserves and associated costs, etc., are essential and significant factors.

If you really want and expect to buy a home of your own, you need to carefully consider and examine a number of relevant factors. Since, for most of us, the equity in our home represents our single largest financial asset, doesn’t that make sense?