You may have heard that it's an election year, and if you are buying or selling, you might wonder if that affects the housing market. In the past, elections have only had a small impact on the decision to buy or sell, and here's typically what happens. Firstly, home sales usually slow down a bit in November during election years, but data shows that sales activity picks back up in December and rises in the following year. Secondly, the home prices seem to go up as well. And thirdly, mortgage rates often go down from July to November. That means home buying typically gets more affordable in the months before an election. So basically they have a little impact, but it's very temporary and it may well be beneficial. Give me a call if you want to learn more.
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