HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

Most real estate contracts — or roughly 80% — contain contingencies , according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. What are the most common contingencies?

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Realty Biz

JULY 6, 2022

It is not unusual for real estate markets to change. Quite often real estate markets stay the same for quite a while and then something happens that causes a shift. Sometimes it is the general economy, other times it could be interest rates moving significantly up or down, and possibly the stock market changing drastically.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Low appraisals are common during a “seller’s market,” which often occurs when housing demand is greater than housing supply. Home sale contingency. I’ve shared the situations that can trigger a home inspection contingency or appraisal contingency. Unrealistic expectations.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you need to sell your home pronto, now is a great time. The recent housing market has been hot and competitive due to an extreme lack of inventory. For a seller in a hurry, the shortage of homes means you can anticipate fewer days on market (DOM). Just how fast can you sell your home? Traditional Sale.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Higher interest rates have been cooling the housing market nationwide, and real estate in Colorado is no exception. Inventory is starting to rise along with the average number of days on market as of September 2022. Year-over-year, monthly sales in the Phoenix metro area were down nearly 25%.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

While FSBO can work, it does come with some risks, including the possibility of selling your house for less than market value. What's Your Arizona Home Worth? We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

To help you evaluate your first offer, we’ll walk you through key consideration points, how to weigh the strength of the offer, encourage you to assess your objectives, and how to factor in market conditions. You found your new home and want to avoid carrying two mortgages. Your house has been on the market three months or more.

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