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Real estate agents reinvent love letters as competition heats up
Real estate agents are experimenting with a new approach to love letters.
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Buying a house for sale by owner
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Listing agent vs. selling agent: What’s the difference?
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you should know the difference.
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How to back out of an accepted home purchase offer
Contingencies can help you back out of a purchase with little pain.
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For sale by owner, or FSBO, explained
Depending on whom you ask, the FSBO model can be money-saving or actually net you less money.
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What do buyers compromise on most when buying a house?
Buying a home that includes every single item on your wish list is a tough goal to achieve — compromises almost always have to be made.
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How to resolve a property line dispute before selling your home
Do you know exactly where your property ends? If not, do some homework before listing.
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How to buy a foreclosed home: A 5-step guide
Buying a foreclosed home can be complicated. Learn how to do it like a pro.
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Real estate broker vs. agent vs. Realtor: What’s the difference?
Buying or selling a home? Understand the roles of the real estate pros who can help.
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What is an escalation clause, and can it help you win a bidding war?
An escalation clause automatically raises your offer if you get outbid, which has benefits and dangers.
4 min read May 10, 2022