HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

When your home first hits the market, your listing agent will note that it’s “Active,” as in ready and available for showings — but there’s a lot of ground to cover before your agent lists the status as “Closed,” when you have a done deal and you’re ready to hand over the keys. Selling your house soon?

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

From cocktail parties to backyard barbecues, it seems like everyone around you is talking about how hot the real estate market is. So does that mean you’re in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Like stock prices, the real estate market fluctuates. Seller’s market: The odds are in your favor. Home prices rise.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

Your Michigan dream home has just come on the market, and you’re eager to make an offer. The market right now, especially in the metro Detroit area, is still quite competitive, so most sellers don’t pay the buyer’s closing costs unless they’re in a hurry to sell or are selling a home that needs repairs.

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Redfin

JULY 14, 2023

Even in today’s real estate market, there are pros and cons to consider if you’re renting or buying a home in Birmingham , making it that much harder to decide what fits your goals. For many residents of Birmingham, this means it may cost less to rent a home than buy a home in today’s market.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

But in 2021, perhaps more so than any other moment in history, sellers have received sign after sign that it’s an opportune window to put their house on the market — at least from a financial standpoint. It’s only as of recently that small signs of the market cooling have emerged, but conditions still remain highly competitive.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

New construction might seem less expensive — but if, for example, it doesn’t include landscaping, and that’s something you have to do yourself after closing, that can be expensive. Buying an existing house could be less expensive than building new if you can find a deal on a fixer-upper and put in some sweat equity.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The portion of homes on the market with at least one markdown is now outpacing even pre-pandemic years. In some parts of the country, as many as half of the homes on the market have had their price cut, making up, at least partly, for the higher monthly payment resulting from the currently hiked interest rates. The Realtor.com®

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

We’ve been a sellers’ market here for at least the past eight years, but probably closer to 10 or 11.“ On the existing-home market , agents say the lack of inventory is due to a rate-lock effect, as homeowners with mortgage rates at 5% or below are reluctant to give up their rate unless a major life change necessitates a move. “You

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HomeLight

APRIL 20, 2023

Home inspections, earnest money, mover’s fees…the costs of buying a home in Pennsylvania can add up. If you have a motivated seller, or it’s a slow market, you can usually ask the seller to take on more of those costs. The example costs provided are based on median home prices and typical fees.

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RIS Media

MARCH 25, 2022

A recent roundtable discussion with several BHGRE brokers revealed that historic seasonality patterns have been affected by today’s market conditions. However, it is important to understand all of the underlying factors contributing to this significant shift in real estate market dynamics. Homes sell as soon as they come on the market.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

Your California dream home has just come on the market, and you’re eager to make an offer. Common seller concessions include home warranty, home inspection fees, repair credits, and insurance for earthquakes and other natural disasters. The rate could go from 7% to 6.5% 2,942-$5,884 (20% down payment) 0.5%-1% 602 (1,500 sq.

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HomeLight

JULY 12, 2022

Properties typically remained on the market for 16 days, and nearly 90% of homes sold were on the market for less than 30 days. Even though interest rates are rising, inventory is low in many markets. So, the seller’s market is holding, but cooling. Pre-listing inspection, if desired or needed: $279-$400.

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The answer depends on a number of factors, including the cost of land, the cost of construction, and the current market conditions. Building a house may offer several advantages, like customization options, building equity, energy efficiency, and lower maintenance costs.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Does the idea of buying a fixer-upper and quickly gaining thousands of dollars in equity by making minor cosmetic repairs appeal to you? A 203(k) loan can be an excellent way to gain large amounts of equity soon after buying the home. And that difference of $25,000 is equity in the home that now belongs to the new buyer.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Waiting until the Spring to put your house on the market can be a missed window of opportunity. real estate market experienced $1,368,000 million home sales between November 2021 and January 2022. “Any The holidays can be stressful enough even without putting your home on the market. Connect with a great agent in your area.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 21, 2022

A recent roundtable discussion with several Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brokers across the country revealed that historic seasonality patterns have been affected by today’s market conditions. However, it is important to understand all of the underlying factors contributing to this significant shift in real estate market dynamics.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

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. Closings costs for buyers often clock in between 2% and 5% of the purchase price, and expenses beyond your down payment may include some (or all) of the following: Property inspections.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

The Austin area is fortunate to have a growing, active housing market. In this post, we’ll look at the local cash-for-homes market, how much cash buyers pay, the benefits and process you can expect, and how to find a trusted cash buyer in Austin. Do you need to connect with cash home buyers in Austin for a fast sale? city in 2022.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

If you need to sell your house fast in Miami, whether you’ve inherited a property, you’re relocating for work, need to cash out your home’s equity fast, or are looking to put a divorce behind you, the two best strategies are: 1) seek out a cash offer, or 2) work with a top real estate agent.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

The organization also criticized the First-Time Home Buyers Incentive program, a shared-equity program launched in September 2019 that offers five per cent toward the down payment for a first-time buyer’s purchase of an existing resale home, or 10 per cent for a newly constructed home. – Alright, any ideas?

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A house is typically a person’s largest financial asset, and the decision to sell solo is often understandably driven by a desire to save on commission fees and pocket more equity from a hard-earned investment. In recent years, the hot South Carolina real estate market and a steep rise in equity added extra incentive to maximize profits.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Aerial drone inspection of Lennar’s Westview housing development Miami, Florida. Everywhere you look there seems to be bad news for the existing-home market — interest rates remain north of 7% and the median home price nears record levels at more than $410,000 as of June. Taken by Felix Mizioznikov.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 3, 2022

Large [industry] players such as Equity Residential, Hudson Pacific Properties, Invitation Homes, Ivanhoe Cambridge and others” have joined Fifth Wall to the tune of $140 million. Agent teams consolidating market share will continue to intensify, as it did throughout the pandemic. Let’s beat the drum again: The time is now.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Housing market trends for 2022. Many homes have equity available, unlike the 2008 housing collapse.

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Redfin

JULY 10, 2023

With Austin’s real estate market conditions, there are pros and cons to both sides of the debate, making it that much harder to decide between renting or buying a home. According to a new Redfin study, the average rent price in Austin is $2,951, while the estimated median monthly mortgage cost is $3,801.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 1, 2020

Hopefully, this information helps educate you on the local real estate market. June 2020 15719 SEATON PLACE, BRADENTON Sold By: James Tassell | Built Price: $559,892 New Construction by Lennar/WCI Communities in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. Armand's Circle.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

Lead these consults by educating them on the home-buying process, the current market conditions, the money they’ll need (liquid and ready-to-go) for deposits, and how you’ll help guide them through the entire process. When I meet with a new buyer, one of my first questions is: How long do you plan to occupy the property?

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