When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. This June, 15% of pending home sales fell through. That means those buyers backed out of their contracts. ... » Learn More about More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may not sound ... » Learn More about Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to measure what ... » Learn More about Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete ... » Learn More about Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is ... » Learn More about The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
