Why “Pocket-Listings” are a Disadvantage to Home Buyers and Sellers
Insider trading is forbidden in the stock market, but the real estate industry has no such restriction. As listings become scarce, selling agents are taking advantage...
Why “Pocket Listings” Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
In our prior blog post, we explained what pocket listings are, and how they are a disservice to both home buyers and sellers. As a quick refresher, a pocket listing is...
Consumer Confidence in Real Estate Reaches New High
More Americans think that now is a good time to buy a home, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) from February 2017. The survey of 1,000...
Why Home Buyers Should Request a C.L.U.E. Report
In our prior blog posts, we discussed contingencies and their place in the home buying process. There is one more buyer contingency worth mentioning that is...