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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. What Does Waiving Inspection Contingencies Mean?

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Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

A home may not pass the smell test in person. WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS. Recently, I was visiting with a home inspector. He said this year has been extremely slow for him because people are waiving home inspections to get a competitive edge on other buyers, bidding on the same home. Is this wise?

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Tips For Home Buyers in This Transitioning Market

Eppraisal

Premium Prices The housing market continues to display high, premium home prices. Home values are not going down anytime soon however inventory of homes available for sale is increasing. Even so, there are still many home buyers out there.

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What Does "As Is" Really Mean

Eppraisal

There is a lot of competition when buying a home nowadays. The inventory of available homes is at a record-breaking low. Buyer demand for homes is extremely high. Home values are rising. Sometimes sellers think that "as is" means that the buyers are waiving the inspections. This is simply untrue.

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Getting Your Price and Terms in a Hot Market

Eppraisal

Home values are increasing as buyers are competing for homes. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes is at it's lowest since 1999. The NAR cites that in December of 2020 the inventory was down 23% compared to December of 2019. Home values are currently rising.

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Gaining a Competitive Edge Buying a Home

Eppraisal

Due in part to the inventory of available homes for sale being historically low, it was low at the end of 2019 and continues to drop. According to a homebuyinginstitute.com article, in February of 2021, there were fewer home for sale than in February 2020. With limited inventory, home values are on the rise.

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You wanted more homes to choose from and you got it so don’t miss out

Lamacchia Realty

For almost 12 months, the market inventory has been so low that buyers have become used to bidding wars. It was rare to find a properly priced home for sale that wasn’t receiving multiple over-asking offers after a mobbed open house. This means that more inventory is lingering on the market now that more homes are being listed.