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5 tips for buying a home in a seller’s housing market

Housing Wire

There’s no doubt we’re in a seller’s housing market. With inventory at record lows, demand surging and prices on the rise, buying — even just finding — a home in today’s market is quite the challenge. Are you hoping to buy a home in 2021’s hot housing market ? A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market.

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How to Protect Your Earnest Money When Buying a House

HomeLight

Before you submit your bid, it’s important to understand what an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is, how you can use one to strengthen your offer, and how to protect your money should anything come up during your home-buying process. Get Started What’s earnest money?

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Navigating Bidding Wars During a Hot Real Estate Market

RIS Media

As the real estate market continues its hot streak, homes are selling faster and receiving more offers than ever before. But if your market is like Bolin’s, where a home can sell within a day of being listed, then you may have to explore some even more proactive options to find your client a home. Finding Homes for Your Clients.

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Real Estate Markets Dictate Adding or Waiving Appraisals

Realty Biz

At that point, you’ll sit down and construct on offer to purchase. Your agent will likely advise you to either add an appraisal contingency or waive it depending on the type of real estate market that presently exists. The lender will hire a licensed appraiser who will evaluate the fair market value of the property.

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How to Guide Millennial Buyers in the Current Market

RIS Media

Millennial buyers are being squeezed out of the market as prices continue to climb. He also noted that the price gains are likely cooling down along with the heated competition for listings as the market settles, providing better buying opportunities for folks still in the market. We’ve all seen the headlines.

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The No. 1 Reason Homebuyers Are Moving Farther Away From the Big Cities

Realtor.com

“The willingness to live farther away from work is really a combination of affordability, especially in this market, and quality of life.” In a nod to the uber-competitive housing market, they were also significantly less likely to search for things like “remodeled” homes, granite countertops, and theater/media rooms.

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Understanding Why Under Contract Homes May Fall Apart

Realty Biz

They could lose their earnest money deposit by not performing or asking for an extension. Market Conditions Shifts in the real estate market, such as an unexpected drop in property values, can lead to buyers reconsidering their purchase. Market Shifts Keep an eye on the broader real estate market.