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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Take this Seller Litmus Test

HomeLight

You can check real estate websites or consult with a local agent to get an idea of average days on market and recent sale prices. The software will automatically load listings marked as “Closed” and indicate the selling price. Can you afford the cost of moving? Use the map to navigate to any state or city.

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Review comparable sales: Show your clients how a comparative market analysis (CMA) will be used to help them make an offer and determine the fair market value (FMV). Discuss pricing and inventory trends: After you go over how you determine FMV, go over the latest local trends in home prices, days on market, available inventory.

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Portland Market Update for April 2025 with Jessica Ward

The Living Room

Lenders are still offering rate buy-down programs or down payment assistance , making it easier for first-time home buyers to enter the market. Savvy buyers can target properties that have been listed longer, potentially securing better terms on repairs or closing cost credits.

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9 Smart Tips for Making an Offer on a House That Stands Out

Redfin

This also includes setting aside funds for closing costs, unexpected repairs, and moving expenses. In a seller’s market, homes may receive multiple offers within days of listing, sometimes going over the asking price. In contrast, a buyer’s market may offer more flexibility and negotiating room.

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Top 10 Buyer-Friendly Housing Markets Where You Can Snag a Deal

Marco Santarelli

Let's take a closer look: Rank Metro Area Share of Listings with Price Cuts Median Listing Price Price Change YoY Median Days on Market 1 Denver, CO 33.7% $609,950 -3.6% Consider making an offer below the reduced price, especially if the home has been on the market for a while. 58 4 Tampa, FL 31.2% $419,000 -1.4%

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We Buy Houses Hilo, HI: Top 5 Companies

HomeLight

Here’s a quick look at the main pros and cons: Pros of selling to a house-buying company in Hilo Fast closings: Most house-buying companies can close the sale in as little as a week or two, which is much faster than the traditional sales timeline. Oahu Home Buyers can often close within 7 days. Oahu Home Buyers holds a 5.0-star

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Los Angeles Housing Market Cools as Buyers Pullback in 2025

Marco Santarelli

This means it would take longer to sell all the homes currently on the market. Days on Market: The median time it took to sell a home in Los Angeles County was 23 days in May 2025, up from 18.5 days in May 2024. Unsold Inventory Index (UII): The UII for Los Angeles County was 3.9 months in May 2025, up from 2.7