Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared. Although a delay in closing isn’t always the case, it’s best for both buyers and sellers to be aware of the common reasons for delayed closings. Financing issues.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

From three decades working as a Realtor, there are common denominators for first-time home buyers going through the purchase process with ease. This includes understanding the terminology, legal aspects, and financial considerations of purchasing a property. Let's start with some detailed information and actionable tips on financing.

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HomeLight

MAY 3, 2023

Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready to spend 9%–10% of the sale price on selling costs, including the real estate agent commission and closing costs,” says Joanne McCoy , a top-selling real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska. Selling fee Typical % of sale price Real estate agent commission 5.8%

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

In this post, we’ve researched the expenses related to buying a home in California and gathered expert insights to help you understand just how much closing costs will set you back before you make the biggest purchase of your life. Some of these costs, such as property taxes and insurance, apply to homeownership in general.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the perfect home with the right price. Overseeing the next steps once an offer is accepted — helping with financing approval, keeping track of timelines, explaining the inspection report. Need Help Buying Your Dream Home? Leverage technology.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in New Jersey are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in South Carolina are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in New York are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The National Association of Realtors internal data reveals a 1% of the sales price investment into home staging saw an average return on investment of 5% to 15% over the asking price. Stage the home: Making an impression on the buyer is vital to a successful sale. A properly staged home may result in: Increased sale price.

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