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Buying Tips in a Competitive Market
Real estate markets all over the country have been more competitive than ever lately, with demand higher than supply in many locations and multiple bidders making offers on many of the homes that are available. The good news is that there's still plenty that you can do to make your offer stand out in a competitive market, and close the deal on your next home. Our real estate agents are here to help you every step of the way, starting with some tips to help you buy a home in a competitive market.
- Patience Is a Virtue
While there are things you can do to make your offer stand out, the reality is that you may not be able to land the first home that you fall in love with in a competitive market. It can be frustrating in the moment, but persistence is one of the biggest keys to success. The best thing you can do is be patient, keep searching, stay open-minded to the opportunities that arise, and put your best foot forward when it's time to make an offer on a home.
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First-Time Buyers: When a Home Sale Isn't Meant to Be
Every homebuyer dreams of walking into a certain home and knowing it's "the one." Our real estate agents love watching clients experience this moment. However, throughout your home search, you're also going to come across many homes that are definitely not "the one." How do you know when a home sale isn't meant to be? Here are a few red flags that generally mean you should walk away.
- The home needs more work than you're realistically able to do.
Buying a "fixer-upper" can be a good way to get more house for your money, especially if you're handy. However, if a home needs more work than you can realistically handle, be prepared to walk away. Tasks like repairing a foundation, replacing a roof, or rehabbing a leaking basement can be difficult and expensive. Don't take on a home that needs this sort of work unless you're 100% confident you can handle it, financially and otherwise.
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Dickerson Nieman on House Hunters
Our agent John Orlando and his buyers have given us an air-date for their episode of House Hunters! Set the DVRs for Monday, September 28th at 9pm!
First Time Buyers Look for an Architectural Gem in Rockford, IL
A Rockford, Illinois, couple living in mom and dad's basement with their one year old son have saved up to buy a place of their own. He wants a Frank Lloyd Wright style home in the city; a stretch for first time...