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How To Win Back Your Buying Power

The recent jump in mortgage rates cut about $22k from what a buyer with a $2,000 monthly budget can spend. But you can win most of that back at the negotiating table. More than 4 in 10 homes for sale have had a price cut. And the typical cut is ...

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Don’t Let the Fear of a Buyer Backing Out Scare You Away from Selling

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting an offer on your house. You’re one step closer to moving on to what’s next. But what happens if that buyer backs out or ghosts you before closing? If you’ve been seeing headlines about more home sales falling through lately, that possibility ...

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Who’s Buying Homes with Cash Right Now?

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders. Today, let’s zoom in on the 1st group – cash buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors ...

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Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners

Here’s something most homebuyers don’t think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don’t always respond the same way. Think about it. If you’re selling your house and aren’t getting the offers you want, you could make the choice to take it off the market and stay ...

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