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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Clarify key steps like inspections, appraisals, and the importance of meeting deadlines and any impacts of missing them. Closing: Briefly review what to expect on closing day, including a final walkthrough, signing documents, and collecting the keys to their new home. How will these factors affect a potential offer?

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

For example, tips on home staging for a quick sale, how to get top dollar for a property, or advice on how to improve curb appeal are all topics that a seller might be interested in. Buyers might be interested in seeing featured listings, new homes on the market and advice about the homebuying process.

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Why “Days on Market” Matters to Home Buyers When Selling a House

HomeLight

The amount of time a home spends on a market (a statistic known as “days on market”) depends on a variety of factors like location, market trends, how your listing is marketed, and pricing. For instance, in Lafayette, LA the median days on market spent is 72 days, while in Atlanta, GA that number is 33 days.

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

High inflation has reduced consumers’ purchasing power, which has led to weakened sales and construction across all 12 Federal Reserve districts. While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said. However, housing affordability worsened.

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

Housing Wire

As reported in the latest NAR Existing-Home Sales , inventory still remains in tight supply, which means homes are still moving at a fast past despite the recent rise in rates and home prices. The median days on market is just 16 days — a slight increase from the record low seen in the last two months of 14 days.

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Santa Monica: An unexpected haven for first-time buyers

Housing Wire

In March, first-time buyers were responsible for 32% of sales, up from 26% in February and 28% a year prior, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Real estate professionals in Santa Monica attribute the increased share of first-time buyers to having fewer move-up buyers in the market. They spook easier.

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I’m Ready to Buy a House, But Can’t Afford Much: How Do I Find Cheap Houses?

HomeLight

A Top Agent Can Help You Find A House You Can Afford We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the right home at the right price. Finding cheap houses: Homes currently for sale When looking for a bargain in the current market, it’s important to know what kinds of properties are typically priced lower.

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