Home Seller Pre-Inspection – Is It Worth It?

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Quick answer: A pre-listing inspection is usually worth the $300–$500 investment. It identifies problems before buyers do, lets you make repairs on your timeline, reduces negotiation leverage for buyers, and […]

What You Need to Know About Home Appraisals

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Quick answer: If your home appraisal comes in low, you have options: renegotiate the price, bring additional cash to closing, request a second appraisal, or exercise your appraisal contingency and […]

Protect Yourself Against Deed and Title Fraud

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Quick answer: Title fraud (or “deed theft”) happens when someone forges ownership documents to steal your home’s equity or sell your property without your knowledge. Protect yourself by signing up […]

What to Expect with Home Affordability in 2024

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We recently released a report comparing a number of different real estate data points between 2023 and previous years. [Click here to download full report.] One of the overarching themes […]