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

Realtor.com

The features they’re most willing to forgo include man caves and pools/spas followed by guesthouses, in-law suites, and new construction. About 28% plan to put more than 20% down when they make offers, and 21% will increase their earnest money deposits. ” The post The No.

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Should I Waive a Home Inspection? Why Buyers Are Willing To Right Now

Realtor.com

You might have to forfeit the earnest money deposit you’ve put down with your offer, but not necessarily if you’ve worded your contract right. And even if you do lose your deposit, it might pale in comparison to paying for whatever required repairs the home inspection brings to light. What about condos?

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

” What do they mean and how will they affect your home sale? Despite this, there can still be room to negotiate the conditions of the sale. Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. Doing so could mean the forfeiture of their earnest money deposit. Home Sale Contingencies.

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How to Guide Millennial Buyers in the Current Market

RIS Media

. “For millennials and other first-time buyers, today’s markets are signaling a return toward seasonal trends, as improvements in the number of available homes for sale are tamping down the unsustainable price trajectory of the last 12 months,” said George Ratiu, manager of economic research at realtor.com®,

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Georgia?

HomeLight

If the buyer isn’t satisfied with the deal, then they may back out and receive a refund of their earnest money deposit. The document used for a traditional home sale is the F301 Georgia Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement. F310 Georgia Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement – New Construction.

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Ready to Sign the Purchase Offer for Your House? Here’s How to Read the Fine Print

HomeLight

Find a top real estate agent near you We analyze millions of home sales to find real estate agents that sell homes faster and for more money. The purchase agreement for a new construction residential purchase is different from one for a manufactured home purchase.

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Helping Clients Buy a Home Before They Sell

The Residential Specialist

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.