‘Just Stop’: Surprise Act Hurting Homebuyers

‘Just stop’: Surprise act hurting homebuyers

Australian first-home buyers would be better off without one thing, as it is simply driving up the price of the housing market, an economist warns.

Selling a House As Is: What It Means for Buyers

Selling a house as is can sound like a dream for homeowners: No last-minute repairs, no costly upgrades, no back-and-forth negotiations over a leaky faucet or aging roof. Just list it, sell it, and move on. But is purchasing a house as is as sweet a deal for homebuyers? Some see these homes as a warning. Others, like real estate investors, see an as-is house as an opportunity. If you’re new to the homebuying process, you might be asking: What do…

‘Just stop’: The surprise act hurting homebuyers

Australian first-home buyers would be better off without one thing, as it is simply driving up the price of the housing market, an economist warns.