buying a lake ridge va home: No Matter What You've Heard Cash Is Not Always King
- 03/21/13 04:51 AM
There is an old saying "cash is king" and in real estate it often rings true. But cash doesn't always mean your offer is going to be accepted. Why? It's simple really. You can't offer cash at 75% of market value and expect a seller to be ready to drop everything and sign on the bottom line. Even though a cash deal may come without the hoops a financed deal may have it doesn't mean the home is less valuable than the comps are.
In fact a lower cash deal can hurt everyone else in a neighborhood who is trying to sell (16 comments)
buying a lake ridge va home: Goldilocks & The Three Bears-Writing The Best Offer For Your New Home
- 10/12/11 09:16 AM
In Northern Virginia the competition for listings is strong.Not as crazy as the height of the market but in many cases listings will bring multiple offers. For Northern Virginia buyers that means working closely with a buyer’s agent to craft the best deal you can on your dream home.Recently while reviewing offers on a listing in Woodbridge the book “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” came to mind. Make an offer that is to low and your offer most likely will not even be considered.What is to low? If the average percentage of list price to sales price in a neighborhood is (52 comments)
Homes are Selling Prices are Steady And 1/2 Price Off Just Isn't True What does this mean for buyers who may be considering a move one of the neighborhoods in the Woodbridge (22191) area? First make sure you have talked to a local or reputable lender before you are serious about house hunting. The current inventory is low and with prices holding steady and multiple offers are not unheard of. Research neighborhoods you like. Spend some (4 comments)
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