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Many people fall out of the home buying market when interest rates start to go up. This is often a mistake. Many of the best mortgages deals become available when lenders are competing for new business and sellers are competing within a smaller buyer pool. You just have to know how to keep the costs down in order to counter the higher interest rates.

One of the best tricks is the buy-down. In a buy-down, a fee is paid at the closing to get a lower interest rate. In a soft market, an anxious seller may be lured into to paying all or part of the buy-down. Another approach is to get the seller to pay some of closing costs, thus lowering the amount of cash a buyer needs to close. Frequently the seller's costs can be used as a write-off by the buyer. Always consult with your tax advisor if you are considering such an arrangement.

If the market is softening due to rising or higher rates, the price itself becomes an area where a buyer may be able to save a lot of money on a house through skillful negotiating. Lower prices mean lower loan amounts, so don't be discouraged by higher rates--use them to your advantage.

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Shannon Aronson
Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties
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Summit, NJ. 07901
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Shannon started her local real estate career 8 years ago with investment properties, both renovating houses for resale and acquiring rental properties. Because of her experience with buying and selling, Shannon is sensitive to the needs and expectations of buyers and sellers. Shannon Aronson has a Masters degree from New York University. Whether in life or in business, Shannon Aronson approaches her goals with unbridled determination, commitment and enthusiasm. Her dedication to achieving only optimal results makes her a sought after real estate agent in the area. Shannon uses her investment experience, her skills in negotiation and cutting edge Internet marketing to help her clients achieve their dreams. When you’re in the market to buy or sell your home in the area, Shannon Aronson and her team of competent professionals will deliver results that are A Cut Above. Looking for Real Estate in Short-Hills, Millburn, Summit, Maplewood & Livingston, New jersey, I can help! call today to schedule a private consultation.