Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Here’s how Dannielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com, put it in her recent 2021 forecast: “The housing market in 2021 will be much more hospitable for buyers as an increased number of existing sellers and ramp-up in new construction restore some bargaining power for buyers, especially in the second half of the year.”.

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HomeLight

JUNE 8, 2023

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. In higher-priced or competitive markets, deposits can reach up to 10%.

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The Residential Specialist

AUGUST 31, 2023

Experts offer strategies to help clients who need to buy their next home before the sale of their original home is final By Myrna Traylor There are many reasons why a seller might want to secure the purchase of a new primary home before selling their current residence. I just did that for a transaction we closed on yesterday.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

Financing or Mortgage Contingencies. The majority of homebuyers use a mortgage to finance their purchases. The financing contingency makes sure that the buyer can secure the amount of finance they need for the purchase. Financing problems delay closing in around a third of all real estate transactions.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As far as home styles go, new construction is trending toward a country style, says Raymer. While it is not always recommended to completely waive contingencies to impress a seller, you might consider pairing down to just the inspection contingency and financing contingency to remain competitive. Earnest money deposit amount.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

Otherwise, earnest money will be held in an escrow account until closing, and the amount is then applied toward your down payment at closing. Larsen cautions that if you’re buying a new construction home, you will likely be expected to pay a much larger percentage of earnest money.

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