Bidding wars are heating up in today’s competitive housing market, particularly in sought-after neighborhoods. To stand out, some buyers are turning to unconventional tactics to get noticed—like ...

If you've been paying attention to housing market news, you've probably heard more and more buyers are using all-cash offers in order to win bidding wars. In fact, the National Association of Realtors ...

Sort of like marriage, homebuying is one part love, one part legal transaction—and it starts with a proposal. Making an offer on a house is a major step that combines strategy, paperwork, and a clear ...

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A backup offer is an offer that’s submitted even though the seller has already accepted an offer from another buyer. Accepting a backup offer as a seller means you have a fall-back in case the buyer ...

This new feature gives buyers a faster, easier way to submit offers on homes, transforming the homebuying process into a streamlined, hassle-free experience. Making an offer used to drag on forever, ...

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