BY ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB | Updated April 24, 2020 A seldom-discussed phenomenon often occurs when a homebuyer decides to write a purchase offer. Maybe you've been house-hunting for weeks and you notice that one home has been for sale for almost six months without any offers. You figure it's overpriced—and you might be right. But you go look at it … [Read more...]
Tips for Winning a Bidding War on a House You Really Want
Real Estate | 11/02/2018 | By: Laura MuellerTags: bidding war, buying a home, escalation clause, finances, home buyer, mortgage Ever found that perfect house only to get out-bid on your offer? In seller’s markets, when demand is high and inventory is low, buyers often have to go above and beyond to make sure their offer … [Read more...]
What Buying A Home Looks Like This Spring
WHAT BUYING A HOME LOOKS LIKE THIS SPRING Here’s how agents are helping clients adapt to homebuying under social distancing orders. Streets may be quieter these days and open houses are on pause, but as people retreat inside to do their part in keeping the community healthy, they’re bringing their home search with them. “Our online … [Read more...]
These are the best (and worst) times of year to sell a house
NATALIE CAMPISI@NATALIEMCAMPISI AUGUST 20, 2019 in REAL ESTATE Timing is everything and this is particularly true when selling a house. In fact, sellers can potentially net thousands of dollars more if they sell during the peak month of June versus the two slowest months of the year, October and December, according to a recent report by ATTOM … [Read more...]
Essential Checklists for Homebuying and Selling
Spring has sprung, which means the housing market is in full bloom. Each year, roughly 40 percent of real estate transactions occur between the months of May and August. If you're feeling inspired to buy or sell a home soon, make sure you're prepared. Use these checklists to catch anything you may have missed. When You're Ready to Buy a … [Read more...]
