Timing the Purchase of a Home Before the School Year Starts
With July’s arrival, if you’re looking to purchase one of the Greensboro NC homes for sale this summer, now is the time to act. You don’t want to delay any longer if you have kids in school, especially if the area you want to move to will result in your child going to a different school. Here are some things to consider as you get serious about your house hunt.
Moving during the summer is typically one of the best times to move, because there are more homes on the market. Furthermore, with school out and the potential to use some of your vacation time to deal with moving, there are fewer interruptions to everyone’s life. Plus, it gives you time to settle in before the rush of fall and winter and school activities and holidays start taking over much of your time.
Remember, though, that while there may be more homes available, there’s also typically more competition. You often need to be willing to act quickly to secure the home you want, especially if you’re looking at move-in-ready homes and homes in specific school districts.
If you’re serious about moving now, you need to put your search into overdrive. The hunt can take from two weeks to a month or more, depending on just what you’re looking for and how much you want to spend. Then, remember that closing can take a month or often more, which leaves you little time to get moved before school starts up again. However, once you do start the closing process, be prepared to start packing and potentially registering at any new schools, so that once you do close, you can move in right away.
As you narrow down your house hunt, know which schools you want and which you want to avoid, but also keep in mind the features of your new home that are must-haves and which you’re willing to concede if necessary. Ideally, to get you into a home as quickly as possible, look for a move-in-ready home or one that will have construction finished by the time you’ll likely be ready to move in.
At Keystone Homes, we have a number of move-in-ready homes and others that are under construction but should be finished in a month or two, which also lets you make a few of the final finishing choices. You’ll also find some that are going for a great sale price. These homes make it easy to get the kind of home you want, and in time for few or no interruptions to the new school year, which makes life easier for everyone in the family
To learn more about our available Greensboro NC homes and other homes throughout the Triad area, reach out and contact us today. We’re happy to work with you to help you find your ideal home in your preferred school district and hopefully get you in before the school year starts, so don’t delay!
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