• Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?,Brian Eastwood

    Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

    If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey shows agents reported only 1 in 5 h

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  • Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff,Brian Eastwood

    Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

    Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%).While that may not sound like

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  • More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.,Brian Eastwood

    More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

    When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and how to avoid

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