Welcome To Fall 2024!
WELCOME TO FALL 2024!
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.”
… Friedrich Nietzsche
Fall 2024 officially arrives on September 22nd. It’s time to say Welcome to Fall 2024! The season of change is here and change can be beautiful. I’ve always loved Percy Bysshe Shelly’s quote about the fall season:
“There is harmony in autumn and a lustre in its sky, which through the summer is not seen or heard, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!”
And did you know there are psychological benefits and reasons people love the fall season? VeryWellMind.com outlines the psychological reasons beautifully:
“Fall is a temporal landmark, a moment that influences how we see and use time, and tends to boost people’s motivation.
Many people see fall as a time for a fresh start, perhaps due to long-held associations with going back to school in September.”
People love the Fall season for many reasons:
- Cooler weather and sweater weather
- An extra hour of sleep when Daylight Savings Time ends
- Football and tailgating parties
- Holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving
- Fall harvest festivals
- Apple and pumpkin picking
- For some people “pumpkin everything”
- Fun seasonal drinks
- Changing colors and leaf peeping
- The return of your favorite TV shows
- It’s a great season to buy and or/sell a home
Whatever your reason(s) to love the Fall season, welcome it with open arms and remember change can be beautiful!
If you’re thinking about making a fresh start in Fall 2024, either by buying a home and/or selling a home, the fall season is a great time to do so.
Reasons to Buy a Home in Fall 2024:
- Less Competition From Other Buyers: Summer tends to be a peak season for home buying, which can create bidding wars and increase prices. By fall, the competition typically decreases, giving buyers a better chance to negotiate.
- More Motivated Sellers: Many sellers who listed their homes in the summer but haven’t sold by fall may be more motivated to close the deal before the end of the year. This could lead to better pricing and concessions.
- End-of-Year Tax Breaks: Buying a home in the fall allows buyers to take advantage of certain tax deductions for that year, including mortgage interest and property taxes.
- Weather: Fall weather is often more temperate, making it a more comfortable time to move and inspect homes compared to the summer heat or winter cold.
- Year-End Discounts: If renovations or new appliances are needed, many home improvement stores offer discounts towards the end of the year, providing buyers with savings.
Reasons to Sell a Home in Fall 2024:
- More Serious Buyers: Buyers shopping in the fall are often more serious about finding a home before the holidays or before the year ends.
- Less Inventory To Compete With: With fewer homes on the market compared with the summer season, your home could stand out more, leading to a quicker sale.
- Enhanced Curb Appeal: The natural beauty of the fall season, with colorful foliage, can enhance a home’s curb appeal, making it more attractive to buyers.
- Relocation: Families often prefer to move before the start of a new year, which makes fall the perfect time for sellers to market their homes to those looking to settle in before the holidays or a new school semester.
PLUS: Fall 2024 has seen a drop in interest rates to their lowest level in one and a half years! With mortgage rates are trending down it’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too, often by hundreds of dollars. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put your search on hold when mortgage rates were higher, think about how much you could save now that rates are coming down!
SEARCH FOR YOUR GREATER CHARLOTTE HOME IN FALL 2024
ASK FOR YOUR FREE FALL 2024 HOUSING MARKET REPORT
Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Charlotte has been opening doors for happy and satisfied Greater Charlotte home buyers and sellers since 1999.
I’d love an opportunity to earn your business, exceed your expectations, and show you why experience matters and how:
“The Right Broker Makes All The Difference.”
WELCOME TO FALL 2024 AND WELCOME TO YOUR NEW CHARLOTTE HOME!
