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Zillow: Competitive housing market still shows buyers submitting just two offers

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A new Zillow research finds most home buyers still tour homes in person and don't waive inspection contingencies. The housing market is historically hot with record home price appreciation and limited inventory, but the typical buyer submitted only two offers in 2021, and only about 1 in 10 waived an inspection.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. During the pandemic housing boom, buyers were incentivized to pay in cash because of low rates, which drove up competition and made all-cash offers an effective bargaining chip for those who could afford them.”. Control your fees.