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Home, Sour Home: How Homebuyers Can Avoid a ‘Lemon’

HomeLight

But there are protections in place that are designed to prevent the sale of a “lemon” house equivalent. Issues beneath the flooring or behind the drywall won’t be uncovered by a regular inspection, but inspectors will alert buyers of any questionable, tell-tale signs that may need to be further investigated by a specialist.

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Your Guide to Buying a Home in the Sunshine State of Florida

HomeLight

As far as home styles go, new construction is trending toward a country style, says Raymer. Buyers will also find a lot of coastal home designs, as well as a good number of condos and townhomes. Raymer says buyers should also consider separate inspections for termites, HVAC systems, and swimming pools. Negotiate repairs.

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Incite a Bidding War: How to Get Multiple Offers on Your Home in 2021

Redfin

Plus, if the pre-listing inspector doesn’t find significant defects, the buyer may choose not to get their own inspection done and waive their home inspection contingency, saving both parties time. This is especially important if your home is older and going up against new construction in your neighborhood.

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A Fail-Proof System for Estate Sale Listing Success

HomeLight

Now, if I were to say there’s one thing that I’ve seen in San Francisco real estate in the last 20 years that has dictated everything we do, it is simply all the new construction. So, when we get our designer involved very early on, the question is always, “First of all, who’s the target market?

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NYC Real Estate Market 2020 Overview

Marco Santarelli

The report compares year-over-year key housing metrics of the “New York City” from June 2020 with June 2019. Home sales in the city of New York, NY in June 2020 were down 46 percent from last June. About 1 percent of Redfin customers waived either a financing or inspection contingency last month.

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