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Unpacking the Sitzer-Burnett Verdict: What It Means for You as a Homeowner

On October 31st, the real estate world was turned upside down with the conclusion of the Sitzer-Burnett class action lawsuit. What’s Sitzer-Burnett? Unless you are paying close attention to the ins and outs of the Real Estate industry, you’ve probably never heard of...
1% Commission Real Estate: Does it Work?

1% Commission Real Estate: Does it Work?

Five years ago, the median home in the U.S. sold for $217,600. Today, that figure has jumped to $425,600. In a typical home sale, the home seller pays for both the buyer agent and the listing agent’s commission. Five years ago, that would’ve meant paying an average of...

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Can I Buy Down My Mortgage Rate? Unlocking Rate Savings

Can I Buy Down My Mortgage Rate? Unlocking Rate Savings

Although many home searchers tend to hyper-focus on a home’s sticker price, the impact of the mortgage rate is equally important. A great rate can shave hundreds of dollars off the monthly mortgage payment, while a high rate can push a home out of reach. Now that...

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Is it Cheaper to Buy or Build a New House? Experts Weigh In

There is a frustrating lack of available homes for sale in real estate markets around the country. Many would-be homeowners find themselves outbid again and again in ultra-competitive markets – despite offering to pay full, or even above asking price. The available...

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Old House vs New House: the Pros and Cons

According to data from Trulia, the American public is fairly split on whether they prefer a newly built home or an old home. Assuming the same price, 41% of Americans prefer to buy a newly built home, while 21% prefer an existing home. But the remaining 38% have...

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Closing Costs in California: What You’ll Pay

Closing Costs in California: What You’ll Pay

Planning for closing costs is essential for having a positive homebuying experience. Closing costs are fees that need to be paid upfront (unlike the down payment). Closing costs vary widely depending on the home, the neighborhood, and especially the state. Are you...

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4 of the Best Places to Live in Florida for Remote Work

4 of the Best Places to Live in Florida for Remote Work

CNBC recently ranked Florida one of the top five states for remote work in the US. Why move to Florida? Florida offers a tempting combination of a relatively low cost of living, plentiful career opportunities, and vacation-worthy weather.  “Florida is a...

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Florida Housing Market: What to Expect From 2023

Florida Housing Market: What to Expect From 2023

The rapid property appreciation experienced in 2021 hit Florida especially hard. At its peak in May, home prices increased 23% year-over-year. An influx of remote workers post-COVID, as well as people fleeing from high cost-of-living metro areas in states...

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Closing Costs in Florida: What Homebuyers Need to Know

Closing Costs in Florida: What Homebuyers Need to Know

Potential home buyers typically budget for their down payment, but people new to buying a home may forget about closing costs completely. They shouldn’t, though: closing costs represent a substantial amount of money - sometimes as much as the down payment. In Florida,...

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15 Essential Questions to Ask a Realtor

15 Essential Questions to Ask a Realtor

If you’re planning to buy a home, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about the kind of home you’d like to buy. And if you have a home to sell, you’ve likely pondered how much your property could sell for. But buyers and sellers often forget to think critically about...

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CA Seller Disclosure Form: 16 Things You’ll Need to Know

CA Seller Disclosure Form: 16 Things You’ll Need to Know

For home buyers, the seller’s disclosure statement is an essential tool for understanding what exactly they’re buying. And for sellers, the form is a way to document their knowledge of the home. The disclosure document outlines the benign, like the appliances that...

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Closing Costs in Colorado: What Homebuyers Should Know

Closing Costs in Colorado: What Homebuyers Should Know

First-time homebuyers are often dismayed when they go to buy their first home, because they realize they’ve underestimated how much money it costs to buy a house. Most homebuyers know about the down payment - though 20% is the standard advice, you only really need 3%...

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Realtor Commissions: You’re Paying More Than You Think

Realtor Commissions: You’re Paying More Than You Think

Realtor commissions are easily one of the most contentious aspects of real estate. Homeowners have built up equity in their home - and have often made improvements to it over the years, adding additional value - only for agent fees to take a hefty 6% bite out of their...

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Should I Sell My House Now? What to Expect from 2023

Should I Sell My House Now? What to Expect from 2023

The extreme seller’s market left a deep impression on the housing market. For a brief period, sellers were able to ask for anything and everything - and plenty of buyers were willing to pay it, due to extremely low interest rates that made borrowing cheap.  Now...

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Is 2023 a Good Year to Buy? 9 Tips for Homebuyers

Is 2023 a Good Year to Buy? 9 Tips for Homebuyers

Buyers who heard about the crazy competitive market of last year should be advised: homes are now sitting on the market for longer, so if you’re not sure about a property, you likely have time to think it over. November '22 (the latest month on record) saw homes on...

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