For the vast majority of U.S. homeowners, their home is their most valuable asset. That means that selling their home represents a rare and unprecedented windfall. But as the saying goes, it takes money to make money. Many home sellers, especially first-time sellers, are surprised to find out how expensive it is […]
The Texas real estate market is in a transitional phase; while median statewide home values are quite affordable, sitting at just over $211,000 according to Zillow, it’s really a state of contrasts. Dense urban markets like Austin ($402,000 median home value) are booming, while smaller markets like San Angelo ($136,000 median home […]
Opendoor is one of the leading iBuyers in the U.S. Qualified sellers who work with Opendoor can expect a sale that is fast and convenient; in fact, most properties receive a cash offering within 48 hours, and can close in as little as 14 days. The main benefit of using Opendoor instead […]
How much time does it take to sell a home? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) says that on average it takes just under a month to get property under contract once you list it for sale. Mortgage data firm Ellie Mae reports that it takes around 46 days to close a […]
It’s fairly common, especially for first-time home sellers, to finalize the purchase of their home, receive their money, and then ask, “but where’s the rest of it?” That’s because, if you sell your home for, say, $300,000, you end up receiving significantly less than that in actual cash. Selling a home costs […]