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It’s a seller’s market: What does that mean for contingencies?

Housing Wire

The real estate market is hot right now, and bidding wars are the norm in many parts of the country. It’s just one of the many reasons to think long and hard about making a contingent offer. It’s just one of the many reasons to think long and hard about making a contingent offer. Sellers can have contingencies, too.

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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

The real estate market has shifted, and we are in a new housing paradigm. However, there are a number of attention-grabbing headlines, which unfortunately only compare today’s housing market to the very recent history of the last two years. However, in many areas of the country it does remain a seller’s market. Historically 2.5

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Regardless of price, Austin homes still flying off the market

Housing Wire

Austin is still the nation’s hottest housing market, as tech workers continue to flock to the Lone Star State’s capital. Homes are staying on the market an average of 24 days, Redfin reported. The jumbo market for brokers is back in a huge way. The median Austin home-sale price in the Texas capital increased 42.3%

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How much cash matters in a bidding war

Housing Wire

And a recent Redfin study confirmed that it’s the only sure-fire way to win that dream house in a market this crazy. And waiving the financing contingency is the second-most effective bidding-war strategy, Redfin officials said – improving homebuyers’ odds of winning by 66%. You won’t win the bidding war.

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What is An Appraisal Contingency and How Can it Impact Your Homebuying Journey?

Redfin

Regardless of your experience, navigating the housing market can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the complex jargon and legalities involved in purchasing a property. One important concept that all homebuyers should be familiar with though is the appraisal contingency. What is an appraisal contingency?

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What is a home appraisal gap?

Housing Wire

When you go to buy a home , your mortgage lender will almost always order a home appraisal. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Scenario 1: Your home appraises at your full offer price. Many times, the home appraisal goes off without a hitch. Scenario 2: Your home appraisal comes in low.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

Linda (who asked that her real name not be used) beat out a dozen other prospective buyers in a bidding war by offering $445,000 and waiving all contingencies. Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.