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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

It’s no secret that buying a home takes time and money. Well, it turns out, so does selling a home. According to Zillow and Thumbtack’s Hidden Costs of Selling Analysis , the average homeowner spends over $15,000 in “hidden costs” to sell their home. . Are you thinking about selling your home?

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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index , since spring of last year, a typical family with a median income have not been able to afford a median-priced home. According to NAR , elevated home prices , mortgage rates and a limited supply of homes are the top barriers to homeownership.

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Your home appraisal came in lower than your offer – Now what?

Housing Wire

In today’s booming housing market, sellers have their pick of home offers. According to a study by Realtor.com , the median home listing price is up 15.6% Now, more than ever, sellers have a chance to get more money for their homes. How to negotiate your home purchase offer. appeared first on HousingWire.

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5 steps to choosing a home that will appreciate

Housing Wire

Due to low inventory, sellers are able to put their homes up at a higher rate. If you’re a buyer, you want to make sure you’re purchasing a home that’ll increase in value. Even if you don’t plan on selling anytime soon, when the time comes, you want to be able to walk away with more money than you put in.

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Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates over 7%

Housing Wire

Debt-ceiling drama pushed bond yields up last week, taking mortgage rates to a new 2023 high in the middle of the spring home-selling season. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: Active inventory grew 8,914 week to week, even though new listing data is still trending at all-time lows in 2023.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

Advertise open houses Post about open houses to both your grid and stories multiple times leading up to the event, as this ensures that it will reach the most people. On the photo, include the date, time, address, price, and if space allows, features of the property. Readers are more likely to remember stories that evoke emotions.

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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Moving With Animals

Realty Biz

We want what is best for them at all times. The advice can be incredibly precious to first-time home sellers without experience. Introducing them to their new home gradually can also make the transition smoother. To update your pet's ID tags, purchase new tags with the updated contact details.

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