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5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today's Real Estate Market
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1
Fortunately, if you're a buyer struggling to find a home, we have some good news. While it's true that higher mortgage rates can decrease your purchasing budget, there are additional ways to compete in a hot market.
Yes, a high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are five tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.
We can help you weigh the risks and benefits of each tactic and craft a compelling offer designed to get you your dream home—without giving away the farm.
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5 Tips for Newlyweds Buying Their First Home
After the "I Dos" are said and thank you notes are written, what comes next? Buying your first home, of course! Since it is one of the biggest purchases you and your spouse will make, the more you talk about and plan for buying your home, the happier you'll be when crossing that threshold.
Consider these five tips for newlywed couples buying their first home.
- Assess Your Financial Situation
Before you even start shopping for a home, it makes sense to first look into your financial situation. Co-mingling may be something new to you but you'll have to sit down with your spouse and make an assessment of your savings and debts. This will help you create a budget and an understanding of how much house you can afford. - Agree on...
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6 Tips for Attending Your First Open House
When you're in the market for a new home, there's nothing better than seeing those homes in person. Open houses are one of the best ways to do it. Here are six tips to remember when visiting an open house:
- Dress appropriately. Arrive looking like a serious potential buyer. Think "business casual." You don't want to make a bad impression.
- Arrive on time. The homeowner and the hosting agent have set a window of time to make the house available for viewing. Give yourself time to start and finish your tour within that window. Don't arrive five minutes before the end of the time period and expect to linger for 30 minutes. The agent may have another commitment, and the homeowners are likely anxious to get home.
- Treat the ho...
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Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today
You can't read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today's buyers face. There's no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn't mean homes are now unaffordable.
There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let's look...
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