ok- I just wrote a post about this, and for some reason my server timed out when publishing it- and I lost it. So, instead of trying it again, here’s a great post about exactly my thoughts.

Why the Holiday Season may be a Great Time to Buy a Home

Here’s an excerpt-

My opinion, if you believe in conventional wisdom in this real estate market you are the greater fool.

Sellers who are listing in the holiday period are motivated. Odds are they have a job change, a life change, or a mortgage they have to get out of. They need to sell their home and want to do so as quickly as possible.

Not only are the sellers motivated, but they’ve BEEN motivated for months- and have no buyers. Now, it’s Christmas time, the market is slower, and they’re even more desperate to get this house and financial burden off their backs. How motivated do you think people in foreclosure are, or divorce, or probate this time of year? You think they’re motivated- what about the BANKS? Do you think they need to get as much debt off their backs before the end of the fiscal year? You bet they do! SHORT SALES HERE I COME! What a great time for picking up deals!!!