If you have been thinking about buying a home in the Tahoe Keys, you should make 2016 your year. Not only have economists forecast-ed higher interest rates and higher prices but they are also warning of competition among buyers. So if 2016 is the year that you must buy a home for sale in Tahoe Keys, check out these tips to make it happen.

1.) The early bird gets the worm, and searching for a Tahoe Keys home for sale should be no different. A recent survey showed that 85% of 2016 buyers plan to purchase in the typical spring and summer months. Beat the crowds and the competition by starting the process now.

2.) As I stated above, interest rates are expected to go up to 4.65%. Put the same effort searching for a great mortgage that you do when finding a home and you could save thousands over the life of the loan. There are so many different options, be absolutely sure that you found the best one for you before signing that dotted line.

3.) Typically when someone see’s the term “new construction” in marketing material, they rule out the option simply because they assume the price is going to be higher than their max budget. If this is you, you aren’t alone which means buying new construction could actually have less competition. Contracts are negotiable so you could find one within your budget. Another perk to new construction is that it can ease a housing crunch AND brand new homes come with warranties, which means you can likely avoid a high repair bill for at least a few years upon move in.

4.) Use a reputable Tahoe Keys Realtor. I have addressed this in several of my blogs, but what kind of Tahoe Keys Realtor you have can make or break a deal, literally. Picking someone who has their finger on the pulse of the market will ensure you are finding the best Tahoe Keys real estate for sale all while making an informed decision before everything is finalized.

For more information on buying or selling in the Tahoe Keys, call Peter Delilli at 530-308-4331.