We’ve been in a hot housing market for about… oh, a year and a half now since it really heated up. Given trajectory, it’s not looking like it will slow down any time soon, either. But there is something you can do about it, if you’re looking to buy or sell. And it comes in the form of storage containers.
Let’s discuss storage containers and how they help with hot housing markets.
Storage Containers & Selling A Home
According to a report Zillow released in April 2022, the cost of a mortgage is up 20 percent already over December 2021 and rising. While the market is starting to adjust, demand will continue to be there. This is a good problem for sellers, however storage containers can help further decrease the time it takes to sell a home (and potentially increase profits).
One way renting a portable storage container helps is by making it much easier to stage the house without all the extra belongings. You can temporarily store excess items and staging or prepping supplies on site in the storage container, yet easily access them when needed (or the home has been sold). This is especially valuable for any needed renovations.
Storage Containers & Buying A Home
As for buying a home, storage containers put you in a position to act quickly on a hot housing market. These days, it’s not uncommon for listings to receive multiple offers within the first 24 hours. But this can make getting your dream home impossible unless you’re ready to purchase, which, of course, can push forward your move. By renting a storage container, you can load your items and get them ready to move ahead of time.
Or, you can sell your home, temporarily store all of your belongings in storage containers and then simply store them in a facility until you’ve found and purchased your new home. Finally, storage containers make it easier to downsize your living arrangements, invest in a vacation home or rent out a home you’re interested in purchasing.
How Many Storage Containers Do You Need?
The only question is, how many containers do you need for this hot housing market? It depends on your needs. If you’re just looking to renovate or store supplies and equipment on site, one container should do the trick. You may need more if you’re looking to stage your home, depending on how many belongings you want to store. But if you’re looking to store belongings as you search for a new home, it will depend on the size of your home. We have a handy storage calculator that will help you determine how many storage containers you’ll need.
If you’re interested in a storage container, contact us at 972-GET-A-SAM for a no-obligation quote today.