5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
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...
Some Credit Scores Could Move 80 Points Higher
Some Credit Scores Could Move 80 Points Higher News & Media | Florida Realtors News | Some Credit Scores Could Move 80 Points Higher By Kerry Smith A study to find the impact of new credit score data – rent and utility payments – found the biggest boost for...
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent? IS A REAL ESTATE AGENT RIGHT FOR YOU? Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory, we’re seeing multiple offers—and often bidding wars—for homes in the most...Buyers’ heartfelt letters to sellers might backfire
Some real estate agents say that personal offer letters can jeopardize a sale.”There’s a belief that a letter tips the scales to the seller when negotiating the price and the inspection,” says Karen Kostiw of Warburg Realty in New York City. “The seller may interpret the letter as the buyers ‘showing their hand,’ and it could weaken their position to negotiate.”
6 things buyers must do before they move in after closing
Use this “Closing on a House Checklist” when you’re approaching the finish line in your home-buying journey. Keep this list handy to know you’ve done what you need to in order to close the deal.