Election Results and Its Effect on Las Vegas Real Estate
President-elect Joe Biden proposed a few different polices that those looking to purchase real estate should be aware of, including those buying in Las Vegas. These policies could affect everyone, including those investing in real estate and people looking to purchase a home.
Right now,
the housing market in Las Vegas is on fire. The demand for housing is high, and
the number of homes is tight. This makes it a seller's market, and the limited number
of houses for sale is definitely a con at this point. A good realtor can help
navigate the market, making it much easier to find the perfect place.
One of Joe
Biden's plans is he hopes to support first-time home buyers by initiating up to
$15,000 in tax credits. He also wants down payment assistance for service
workers. To help ease the burdens caused by the COVID 19 pandemic, Biden also
hopes to give tax credits for renters. His plan also calls for increasing
Section 8 vouchers.
Down payment
assistance and the proposed tax deductions COVID 19 could bring might pave the
way to property ownership for many people. However, this could also backfire
for property investors who have many rentals, as first-time home buyers and
others move out of their rental properties leaving them empty and open.
Real estate
market trends show that election years bring a drop in home sales from October
to November by 15 percent. In non-election years, that number is only 10
percent for those months. Elections lead to buyer uncertainty, but these trends
are not expected to continue into 2021. Most experts are not expecting a
housing market crash.
Interest
rates are at an all-time low right now, another huge pro on the side of buying.
A lower interest rate means more house for the money, as the monthly payments
will be lower. Buyers will also be able to write off the interest on their
taxes, benefiting them for years to come. Add in the tax credits for first time
home buyers, and this could be the perfect time for someone to purchase a home.
It also lends itself well for real estate investors wanting to purchase rental
properties.
COVID 19 has
negatively impacted the country financially, which has had an impact on
potential home buyers. The economy in Las Vegas is also improving, as
unemployment has dropped from 30 percent in April to 13.2 percent in September.
However, in many cases, income levels will not match up to home prices, which
could stall home buying for many people. This will have many searching for
rental property, which makes it a great time for real estate investors to
purchase.
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