Bring on the heat! Summer is the best time for vacation, house cleaning, and overall relaxation. The three hottest months of the year are also the ideal time to make a move in the Ulster County real estate market. With one month to go, there is still time to get out there and look.  Here are five good reasons to not put off that home search.

1. The kids are out of school

Juggling your schedule with the kids' obligations at school is hard enough. Adding the notion of home buying to the mix is a recipe for overload. Imagine yourself trying to make it across town in the middle of the day to view a home with the knowledge that your daughter's soccer practice starts in less than three hours. Such is the headache of buying a home when school is in session. The kids are usually at home during the summer months, which makes the possibility of seeing more home options a reality for you and the family.

Also, the children can be more involved in the selection process when you buy a home between June and August because they are not occupied with homework and extracurricular activities. Imagine taking your kids to the residence of their dreams and seeing their faces light up when they see all of the amenities that they love. Such is the possibility when you buy Hudson Valley real estate in summer.

2. Inventory is greater

The New York real estate market is quiet during winter because of storms that sometimes threaten the fabric of residences. Homeowners are more concerned with making necessary repairs to ensure that their property stands strong through heavy rains and snowfalls and, hence, do not usually put their homes on the market between November and February. You probably would not want to attend a property viewing in the middle of winter, anyway, since the number one priority during this time is staying warm and indoors.

So many homeowners having the same mindset of waiting until the most opportune time to sell makes summer the ideal time to buy Ulster County real estate. The weather is perfect in the region, which means that homeowners can place the full beauty of their property on display. The variety of Hudson Valley real estate puts you in the position of having options when purchasing. You do not have to settle for a home that you don't necessarily love for fear of not being able to find more property in the area. Summer is when possibilities for home buyers are nearly endless in New York.

 3. It's easier to inspect when it's hot

Heat brings out every nook, cranny, and insect. There is no better time to find out that your prospective home has a bug problem than when temperatures are high, and critters come out to survive. Finding cracks in the foundation and walls is also easier in summer since no rain or snow is clouding your vision. You may even be able to detect problems with the roof of a potential home if you hire a professional to conduct a thorough investigation of the space.

 4. Current homeowners can buy and sell at the same time

There is little purpose of putting your home on the New York real estate market in fall or winter knowing that few buyers will be obliged to view and make an offer. Waiting to list your home in summer increases your chances of selling fast and opens the door to buying at the same time. Imagine closing the deal on your current property this month and moving into your new home several weeks later. Such is the possibility when you sell and buy in summer.

 5. Prices may be more negotiable

Homeowners know that the competition is fierce during summer months, which is why they may be willing to reduce their asking price for serious buyers. You could save thousands when you purchase in summer by simply showing the seller that you are adamant about buying their property and presenting a fair offer. How cool is that?

When deciding to buy Ulster County real estate, you should consider the month in which you are searching for the right home. Summer is the best time to purchase a home in New York.

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