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Home sale cancellations hit record high in January

Housing Wire

Home sale cancellations in the U.S. The figure, which represents over 41,000 failed home-purchase agreements, marks an increase from 13.4% Meanwhile, pending home sales hit a record low for January, excluding the early pandemic months. Many are opting to wait out market instability before committing to a purchase.

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

Housing Wire

New build vs. older homes Purchasing a new build ensures that all mechanical, plumbing and electrical components are up to current codes. Each builder has its own purchase agreement. While the builders sales team represents the developer, a buyers agent works solely in the buyers best interest.

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Home Sale Cancellations Hit a Record High for June

BAM Media

of pending home sales fell through in June 2025, the highest June rate on record since 2017. Nearly 15% of pending home sales fell apart last month. of home-purchase agreements were canceled in June, up from 13.9% Negotiate during inspections rather than reject requests outright. a year earlier. a year ago.

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

As a real estate reporter, it was not lost on me that the formal start of my house hunt would coincide almost perfectly with the real estate industry working through the nationwide implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. How do real estate agents get paid? Buyer’s agent : The buyer’s agent represents the buyer.

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Appraisal vs. Inspection for Home Buyers

Redfin

Among the most important are understanding the roles of a home appraisal vs. inspection. Home appraisal vs. home inspection: What’s the difference? While both appraisals and inspections happen during escrow and involve evaluating a property, their purposes and focuses are fundamentally different.

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How to Find Rent-to-Own Homes: An Investor Guide

The Close

A rent to own home is a type of real estate investment when a tenant purchases the property theyre renting after a specific time. In this kind of deal, part of what the tenant pays in rent goes towards building equity in the home, or the owner credits it toward the purchase price. However, purchasing one requires a different approach.