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New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren’t True

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might shy away from the prospect of buying a brand-new home, assuming: It will cost too much. While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. New construction homes are more expensive.

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6 strategies to get more from your MLS searches

Housing Wire

Maybe there’s a builder spec home that doesn’t have 3 offers on it, something that’s back on the market or a for-sale-by-owner home that isn’t getting showings. Look for new construction, even if your buyers don’t think they will like it. Doorknock the neighborhoods where your buyers are focusing.

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10 easy ways to make your next listing sell ASAP

Housing Wire

Even if you have little competition from other homes for sale, it’s your job (and the seller’s expectation) to market, advertise, show and sell their home in its best light. Then create your checklist based on these top 10 action items to do before you approve the first showing: 1. Your price has to make sense!

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Mortgage rates might soar even higher

Housing Wire

We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. Kurt Carlton, President of New Western. The number of existing home sales reflects how the housing sector has been impacted by the Fed’s interest rate policies. Existing home sales are down 19.9% year-over-year.

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Housing Market Predictions for the Next 2 Years

Marco Santarelli

Rising interest rates have cooled buyer enthusiasm, leading to slower sales and questions about the future. Experts offer some insights into what's on the horizon for housing inventory : Gradual Increase Expected: Many analysts predict a gradual increase in available homes for sale over the next two years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buyers Agents in Real Estate

Realty Biz

Understanding the mortgage process, including prequalification and pre-approval, is also essential. Buyer agents can provide valuable support in various situations, such as buying a new home or purchasing a foreclosure. It is essential to prepare for the mortgage pre-approval process.

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Combining Apartments Isn’t Easy. But for Homeowners Short on Space, It’s Worth It.

Realtor.com

The couple lived in a third-floor apartment with their two children in a pre-war building they loved on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We kept it in the pre-war style of the building, so we maintained its spirit, but everything is modern and new.”. We wanted the apartment to be our own and to reflect what we like,” she said. “We