Is Winter the Time To Buy at a Maryland Retirement Community?
Posted by Kate Stevens on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 @ 04:01 PM
The answer: At Mallard Landing, YES!
The traditional home buying season historically mirrors school calendars. Parents do not want to move to a new town during the school year and want to allow ample time for their children to acclimate with the area and meet new friends over the summer. These trends are not just nationwide, but apply to Maryland real estate, too.
But what about those people whose children are out of the house? Why must they follow the same rules just because Spring weather is "nicer" for home searching? Here are some reasons from MSN.com Real Estate why winter is a perfect time to buy a home in an eastern shore retirement community during the winter, like Mallard Landing!
- "While much is made of curb appeal, a winter tour may reveal a less orchestrated look at a property... In the summer, you can't have that fireplace going." So there are winter benefits you won't notice in the summer, and vice versa.
- "Cold weather lets buyers experience first hand how well the heating works and whether there are cold or damp areas of the house."
Plus... why wait? There are so many benefits of a retirement living community it doesn't make sense to hold out until the weather warms up. The huge benefit of buying this time of year is the ability to wash your hands of shoveling snow for the rest of the season! If you buy one of our fabulous condo units, you don't even need to step outside for restaurant dining. Covered and heated walkways mark your path to the Clubhouse, where dinner with great friends awaits.
For more information on why now is the time to buy a new home at Mallard Landing Retirement Community, contact us for a personal consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!
