If you want to sell or buy a home, you may be thinking that you should wait until the holiday season is over. It’s generally assumed that people are too busy shopping for gifts and not for real estate. But today’s turnover of home sales is faster than anything we have seen in many years. In fact, the real estate environment created by the pandemic is like nothing any of us has ever experienced. There are many serious buyers, anxious to buy and not able to find homes that meet their needs. For sellers who must sell, there is no time like the present. Prices are continuing to be pushed up by the high demand and low supply of homes on the market.
For those would-be sellers who are staying put for safety’s sake, especially those who are most vulnerable to the covid-19 virus, be patient, stay safe and consider fixing-up projects that will make your home increase in value when you do put it on the market.
In the meantime, spend time enjoying each day and planning for a stay-at-home holiday. Send those gifts earlier, so they will be sure to arrive in time for the holiday. And think about adding a gift or donation for a needy child to your holiday plans.
This year, we should all consider adding a Hanukkah or Christmas donation to our list, especially for needy children. Certainly, we should start with our community - local Churches, Synagogues, and charities like CAST, all offer opportunities to give at this time of year. Here are a few top charities that help children at Christmastime: Toys for Tots, The Salvation Army, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse (help children all over the world), Prison Fellowship Angel Tree (help children with a parent in prison), and Operation Christmas Spirit (help children in military families).
Together, let’s make this a better holiday for as many kids as we can!
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