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The 2023 real estate market is one Americans are curious and anxious to see return to normalcy. But will that be the case in 2023?
When setting short sale expectations during a real estate transaction, it is crucial to understand that many steps should not be skipped.
When a creditor places a home under lien, homeowners fall into a tricky scenario. When a property title has a lien, homeowners face an extremely frustrating (and potentially intimidating) scenario.
Nobody would blame you if you looked at today’s housing market and became worried at what you saw, after all there are a lot of similarities between now and the housing bubble collapse of 2008.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous for nearly every industry across the United States. Real estate is no exception, although the reality isn’t nearly as bad as it is for others.
Here is what you need to know if you are trying to buy or sell a home during the pandemic.
Due to the recent headlines, real estate deals across the country may now be in jeopardy. However, a prospective home buyer backing out of the deal isn’t really that uncommon.
However, you want to make sure that you’re prepared to continue selling your property, regardless of the situation. Here are some of the key first steps to take in the even a home buyer is backing out of the deal.
When selling your home, the last thing you want is a long, drawn-out process. Ideally the entire process is a smooth and quick one. But there are times when you find yourself in a position where you need to sell your home extremely fast, say within a week or two.
When you’re a distressed seller, there are a few things to keep in mind if you need to sell fast.
Whether you are trying to sell your home in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, you should always strive to deliver maximum value for your potential buyers. Adding extra value tells potential buyers that you are interested in them and that you respect the property.
Here are a few cheap and effective ways to add additional value when selling your home.
Back in July, we discussed the concept of earnest money from a home buyer’s perspective. But the game changes a little bit when you’re in the seller’s shoes.
Whether you are a first-time home seller or you’re on house number three, understanding how earnest money works can help protect you while finalizing the deal.
Buying a home can be complicated. Finding a real estate agent, the right neighborhood, looking at properties, putting forth an offer, and running through the closing process are just a few of many steps in the process. Despite the lengthy process, yet another stress becomes the added inclusion of earnest money.
So, you’ve decided to sell your home in Illinois. Perhaps, your family has outgrown the starter property. Maybe, you’ve come into a windfall of extra money. Regardless of the reason, it’s time to spring into action!
As a first step, you’ll want to have your home listed on the MLS. From a marketing perspective, one of the key benefits of working with a Realtor is having your home listed here. However, you can still achieve this by paying a flat fee to a local brokerage.
