Lindenhurst NY Home Buying - Are You Being Too Picky?
Just like most parts of the country, it is a buyer's market. In Lindenhurst NY, there are currently 238 homes on the market. Prices range from $220,000 to $999,000. <---- Waterfront home that is not going to sell at that price!
Some buyers are having a hard time finding what they want. Depending upon your price point, you will not find everything you want in a new home.
Lindenhurst NY has mostly High Ranch, Cape and Ranch style homes. If you want a Tudor style home, you will not find any in Lindenhurst NY. If you want an Expanded Ranch, there are 12 on the market and most of them are in the higher price points.
Here is a perfect example as to why some buyers cannot find what they want:
You want a ranch style home. All rooms are on the first floor. You want a full, finished basement. You gotta have a fireplace in the living room. You want a 2 car garage and won't budge on that. You want the property taxes under $6,000.00. Oh, and you need 2 full baths. Good luck! You won't find this home in Lindenhurst, NY.
I am finding that most buyers are pre-approved for up to $250,000. Here is what on the market for up to that price point:
Now, since you want a ranch style home with a 2 car garage, you only have 1 home to go see out of the 14 homes that are currently on the market in your $250K price point.
A fireplace shouldn't be a must have. If a kitchen has old wallpaper, that shouldn't deter you from buying that home. That can be removed. Cosmetic changes can be done over time. Worry about major repairs like a 20 year old roof. With a $250K price point, expect to have to do a good amount of cosmetic changes down the road.
So, not all buyers have choices. Seriously think about if you are being too "picky" and re-evaluate what is important and what is not. You will make the process of searching for a home easier on you and with less stress. You will then find you have more choices.
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