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BUYING ADVICE, FIRST TIME BUYER

What You Need to Know Before Backing Out of a Real Estate Deal

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Backing out of a real estate deal I recently received a message from a reader that brought up a lot of thoughtful questions. The buyer was in the middle of a condo purchase. They had not received key documents from…

Alex Powell
July 25, 2025
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BUYING ADVICE, FIRST TIME BUYER

How to Make a Competitive Offer in a Hot Market

Women athletes competing in a high-stakes relay race, symbolizing the fast-paced and competitive nature of today’s real estate market.

There are Still Competitive Offer Situations in Some Parts of the Country Although messages like this are becoming more rare as the US market shifts, I recently received a note from a reader in Pennsylvania who has been trying to…