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A look at Knoxville’s hot housing market

Housing Wire

According to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors , the number of houses for sale in 2020 was down 47.5% Owen Poveda, a broker for RE/MAX preferred company Home in the Smokies , said he gets between six to 12 offers per property, usually with bids heading up to 10% over asking price. year-over-year.

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12 Hidden Costs When Buying a House

Raleigh Realty

You do not pay your Realtor as a buyer. This is how Realtors get paid. Typical closing costs include: Loan Application Fees Points Appraisal Fee Inspection Fees Transfer Taxes Escrow Fees Attorney Fees Recording Fees Title Insurance Title Search Costs These fees, as well as the down payment, are typically paid at the closing table.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

During this time, there are many things that a buyer needs to accomplish such as inspections, appraisals, securing their financing, and title searches. Let’s take a closer look at each one of these processes Inspections Why do real estate agents recommend getting home inspections during the due diligence period?

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “I make sure that I’m polite (goes a long way even with Realtors). “I have a background in construction and have been a business owner in the construction industry.” I use the iPad to do inspections. Client relations. “I like to think it is my customer service, and client relations.”

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home After College

Raleigh Realty

Oftentimes you may even find that new construction homes are the way to go as the barrier to entry can oftentimes be easier than purchasing a resale. And for one more benefit, you can deduct your property taxes. If you are wondering if a home inspection is worth the cost, the answer is.

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IN DIRE NEED OF GENERATIONAL RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTFALL

Will Springer Realtor

“There is a strong desire for homeownership across this country, but the lack of supply is preventing too many Americans from achieving that dream,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS. Skyrocketing property values in our area have their downsides.

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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

All this tech construction gives new meaning to IT architecture! “A A growing diversified base of technology companies continue to proclaim the Eastside market as one of the best living and job opportunities in the country,” noted local commercial property firm Broderick Group in a report issued last month. “A million sq.