Thursday, December 22, 2005

Is Right Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?

The article found here discusses research done by the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association of Arlington Heights. While most home shoppers in the midwest hibernate for the winter, consider the following quote from the president of the aforementioned association:

"[T]he holidays create an advantage for buyers because there is less likelihood of a bidding war with another buyer, and with the slowed market, real estate agents can 'roll out the red carpet to shoppers who are serious about shopping.'"