Home purchase contracts are falling through at near-record rates, and real estate experts share what can help
Yahoo Finance reported that nearly 1 in 7 home purchase contracts fell through in September. Real estate professionals share the main reason they are seeing buyers back out and one step that can help keep a deal together.
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“In my opinion, the biggest reason buyers are backing out is due to their number of options. Here in Austin, buyers know there are plenty of options to choose from with…”
Cynthia Mattiza, Associate Broker, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty
“When a deal falls apart, it's usually during the inspection. The buyer signs, then learns what's wrong with the house, and the price they agreed to stops making sense to…”
Cristina Ortega, Founder, Mrs. Property SolutionsLatest
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