With the housing market more competitive than ever, more and more buyers are feeling the pressure to make their offer stand out. One tactic is waiving the home inspection contingency. While this move can make your offer more attractive to sellers, it’s important to know the risks of waiving the home inspection. Waiving the home inspection contingency means the buyer is giving up their right to...
Milwaukee’s housing market is very competitive. Homes receive about 3 offers on average and sell in around 39 days. In July 2025, the median sale price was $235,000, up 4.4% year over year. The typical home sold for about 100.9% of list price, and 52.4% of homes sold above list. Hot homes can sell for about 5% above list and go pending in around 26 days. Milwaukee’s median sale price is 47% lower than...
Steeped in history and alive with bustling neighborhoods, Philadelphia combines timeless charm with modern city living. The Philadelphia housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in about 34 days on average. In July 2025, the median sale price was $285,000, up 3.6% year over year, with a median $207 per square foot. The sale-to-list price ratio is 99.1%. On average, homes go pending in...
Set along the Missouri River with a vibrant culture and growing neighborhoods, Kansas City offers an inviting mix of affordability and opportunity. The Kansas City housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in about 24 days on average. In July 2025, the median sale price was $280,000, up 5.7% year over year, with a median $167 per square foot. The sale-to-list price ratio is 99.7%. On...
Bathed in desert sun and buzzing with year-round entertainment, Las Vegas blends resort-city energy with neighborhoods made for everyday living. The Las Vegas housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes receive about 1 offer on average and sell in around 56 days. In July 2025, the median sale price was $440,000, down 2.2% year over year, with a median $260 per square foot (down 0.57% YoY). The...
Nestled along the Ohio River with a vibrant mix of historic charm and modern living, Cincinnati offers homebuyers a city rich in culture, opportunity, and neighborhood pride. Cincinnati’s housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes receive about 3 offers and sell in roughly 43 days. The median sale price was $294,243 in July 2025, up 7.0% year over year, with a median $185 per square foot. The...
Key takeaways: 5 steps: Buy land, prepare, finance, build, and close. Pros and cons: Full control and customization, but higher costs and longer timelines. Keys to success: Check zoning, secure financing, hire professionals, and budget for delays. Many people dream of building a home from the ground up, whether it’s purchasing land in Concord, New Hampshire, or finding a lot near Spokane, Washington....
When you buy a home, closing costs can feel like a significant expense, often with thousands of dollars due at the time of signing. Many buyers naturally wonder if any of these costs are tax-deductible. The short answer is that most closing costs are not tax-deductible, though certain items, like mortgage interest, discount points, and prepaid property taxes, may be. Other costs, while not immediately...
Dallas boasts a great mix of front-porch charm with big-city energy, and with a median sale price of $450,000, homes are sitting for about 49 days and receiving 2 offers on average. Dallas’s median is 1% higher than the national average, but the city’s home prices are up about 2% year-over-year. Dallas demand leans toward front-porch living and in-home office space; popular features showing up across...
Desert moderns, mountain views, and a market that keeps moving: Phoenix’s median sale price hit $450,700 in July 2025. Expect a somewhat competitive pace and a roughly two-month timeline from list to contract. Redfin Home Trends also shows features like tile showers, double pane windows, and shaker cabinets among those associated with stronger performance this season. Latest Phoenix listings 4545 N 67th...
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