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How an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house

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In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Bill Gassett offers advice on what to do if there are issues with appraisals. Continue reading →

ClimateCheck now available on NAR’s Realtors Property Resource

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The climate change risk data company has partnered with the National Association of Realtors to provide property risk ratings to members through an integration with the Realtors Property Resource platform. Continue reading →

How to win a bidding war against a buyer who’s paying all cash

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There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. NYC’s Confidence Stimpson outlines how to go about making your buyer’s offer more competitive. Continue reading →

Discrimination second only to high prices as biggest obstacle to buying

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The National Association of Realtors latest consumer survey revealed affordability is the main thing plaguing homebuyers, followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance. Continue reading →

US home sales prices hit another all-time high, leaving buyers in the dust

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A new report released Wednesday by Redfin painted a bleak picture for homebuyers already fatigued by a tough market. Continue reading →

7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them

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Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming to you through referral sources and word of mouth. If oddball homes are an area you want to expand in, here’s w… Continue reading →

Houston Association of Realtors debuts home showing platform

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Starting Thursday, HAR’s 45,000 members can schedule and manage home showings through ShowingSmart. A mobile app will be available early 2022. Continue reading →

4 things high-net-worth buyers want in an agent

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With high prices come high expectations, so as a luxury real estate agent, you have to always bring your A-game and provide the highest level of service to your clients. Remember: They’re looking for the best of the best, and it’s your job to prove tha… Continue reading →

Mortgage rates for home loans hit highest levels since June

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Purchase loan applications rose 2 percent week over week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, released Wednesday. Continue reading →