When buying a home, your offer can make or break the deal. It is the first piece in the negotiation process with the seller, so it’s important to get it right. Work closely with your real estate agent to craft an offer that is attractive to the seller and helps you win the home over other buyers. Here’s what should be included in your offer and how to make yours stand out — especially in a seller’s market, where competition is fierce.
Read MoreHome Buyers: What to Discuss with Real Estate Agent
Are you in the process of buying a new house or trying to sell your house and have no idea how you should be going about it? Are you thinking about using a real estate agent to help you out but want to make sure you are asking all the right questions?
Read MoreHow to Safely Buy a Home During COVID-19
Although the end of the pandemic is beginning to come into view, it’s still far from over. Many communities will begin to loosen restrictions as more Americans get the vaccine and infections lessen, but it will likely be a phased approach. Home buyers in any community should continue to take safety precautions — and those precautions can make you feel comfortable that you won’t put you or others at risk when buying a home during COVID-19.
Once you’ve decided to start your search, here are some easy ways you can avoid spreading the virus to others or getting it yourself.
Read MoreWhere to Save and Where to Invest in Your First Home
When buying your first home, you’ll be hearing a lot of “congratulations” and “isn’t it exciting.” However, what your friends and family may fail to grasp is just how bewildered and uncertain you may be feeling, not knowing what to do first.
To help you out, we’re bringing you a short list of items to invest in and items to save on when furnishing your very first home.
Tips for Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
The U.S. as a whole has been experiencing a seller’s market, especially because the COVID-19 pandemic pushed 65% of sellers to hit pause on listing their home, resulting in even lower inventory.
In a seller’s market, it can be hard for buyers to win a home — much less at a decent price, as home prices are expected to continue to rise. But, there are a few tactics that can help you get an offer in and have the best chance of having it be accepted by the seller.
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