The Summer Slump

By the time September arrives in the Northeast, summer has ended and the first indications of winter are evident. That's when my clients start to think about a trek South to the Sunshine State. Even with our unseasonally cold winter that just passed, our low temperatures were generally 15 degrees higher than the highs up North. Being down in Florida and enjoying a round of gold or tanning at the pool in January, leads many to start thinking about purchasing a second home in Florida.
So, the "season" begins here and the demand for property heats up. As with any other commodity, you know what happens to pricing when Buyers our out en mass looking for the perfect home. Yes, prices tend to rise and Sellers dig their heels in. Even in the current market with 10 year lows in prices, this winter definitely saw a lot of market activity.
The secret to getting great deals - put up with Florida's hot humid summer for a few days and look for property in July or August. Properties would have been languishing on the market for 3 - 4 months with litle activity and Sellers will be frustrated.
If you want to see some seasonal statistics, call or send my an email, I'll repond with info for the area or community that interests you.
Loving the life - Tali