As the real estate landscape changes, sellers now have more opportunities to decide how to handle agent commissions, particularly when it comes to paying a buyer’s agent. While these costs have always been negotiable, recent changes in the industry are making it more common for buyers and sellers to negotiate who covers the buyer’s agent…
If you’re thinking about moving to Wisconsin, bustling cities like Milwaukee or Madison might come to mind. However, this state has much more to offer. From quaint downtowns to festivals that bring the community together, Wisconsin’s small towns are perfect for anyone looking to experience what life is like in its quieter corners. In this…
Signing a contract with a real estate agent is an important step, whether you’re buying or selling a home. It formalizes your working relationship, outlines expectations, and gives the agent the right to represent you. But what happens if you’re not happy with the partnership? Can you back out of a contract with a real…
When you’re buying a home, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is working with a real estate agent to guide you through the process. But how do these agents get paid, and who is responsible for covering their fees? This is where buyer agency compensation comes in. Traditionally, sellers have covered these…
If you’re thinking about moving to North Carolina, bustling cities like Charlotte or Raleigh might come to mind. However, this state has much more to offer. From quaint downtowns to festivals that bring the community together, North Carolina’s small towns are perfect for anyone looking to experience what life is like in its quieter corners.…
According to AAA, two months following the devastating wildfires in Maui, most of West Maui will begin to reopen to visitors on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The tragic wildfires killed 97 people and destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina. The loss of life, property, cultural and historic sights, and livelihoods has led to…
According to a new Redfin-commissioned survey, nearly two-thirds of recent U.S. homebuyers (59%) think purchasing a house is more stressful than dating. Daryl Fairweather “Getting ghosted by your date is stressful, but purchasing a home in today’s market comes with its own unique set of anxieties,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. “Buyers are increasingly…
Yet home and condo prices hold steady last month Las Vegas Realtors are reporting this week that prices for local Southern Nevada homes and condos are holding steady, matching prices from one year ago. LVR reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) during September…
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 29, 2023, U.S. mortgage applications decreased 6.0 percent from one week earlier. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 6.0 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis,…
According to Knight Frank’s latest Global House Price Index, global house price growth ticked up to 3% in Q2 of 2023, up from 2.9% in the previous quarter. About a third of markets saw prices decline during the most recent three months, narrowing from four in ten over the past year. Liam Bailey Liam Bailey,…