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House Hunting Tips for a Hot Market!

April 7, 2024 Posted by Giselle Bartolo Tips for Buyers

Finding a home in a hot market can be challenging. Supply is limited, and bidding wars are common with demand so high. You may find yourself up against dozens of buyers, making it hard to snag the home — not to mention at a price you can afford. But it’s important not to lose hope! Despite the competitive market, there are ways to find (and buy) your dream home.

Are you having trouble with your home search? These tips might help:

1. Get pre-approved for your mortgage.

Having pre-approval is critical in a highly active housing market. You’ll want it ready so you can jump on your dream home when you find it, and it can help you gauge your budget more accurately.

2.  Change your ideal property type or location.

Branching out a little often helps open more inventory — and it may reduce your competition.

3. Shop under your budget.

Looking for properties well under your maximum budget allows you to bid comfortably above list price and beat out other buyers — without risking your financial standing!

4.  Look into building or renovating.

Maybe you’d like a new construction home instead of buying an existing house, or you can look to fixer-uppers and plan to renovate the home before moving. Just make sure you talk to your lender about loan options, as your choice may change what type of mortgage you need.

 

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About Giselle Bartolo

Growing up in King of Prussia and attending school on the Main Line, Giselle discovered her passion for real estate at a young age with the purchase of her mother’s first investment property. Giselle went on to attend Emory University and gain experience working in commercial real estate and marketing before becoming a real estate agent, where she has helped clients find dream homes, profitable investment properties as well as residential rentals across the Main Line, Philadelphia, and beyond. She has won awards such as Chairman’s Circle and Agent of The Month for Listings as well as Volume. She is an agent with Compass’s Wayne Office.

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