• Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?,Lisa Fabiano

    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

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

    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 lik

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  • Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think,Lisa Fabiano

    Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

    Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with righ

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