Category: Sellers
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What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures
You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know. According to ATTOM, during the housing crash, over nine million people went through some sort of distressed sale (2007-2011). Last year, there were just over 300,000. So, even…
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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
If today’s housing market feels stuck, remember it’s never stayed down for good. Slowdowns end, activity returns, and people get moving again.
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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
Just because there are more new homes for sale right now, it doesn’t mean we are headed for a crash. The data shows today’s overall inventory situation is different
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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How to Get Ahead.
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and…
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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2 Year High
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to measure what…
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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’sthe hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to…
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The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is…
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Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. a Seller’s Market?…
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Three Ways to Pay for a Home If a Traditional Mortgage Isn’t on the Table
Cash isn’t the only option if you don’t want or can’t qualify for a regular home loan. If you are shopping for a luxury home, what can you do if you are self-employed or highly leveraged and won’t qualify for, or don’t want, a traditional mortgage? Many buyers simply pay cash for their homes. According…