Tips for Buying a Home In an Extreme Seller’s Market
Make Compelling Offers Beyond Just a Higher Bid Sometimes, the best offer on a house isn’t
For the past year and a half, America has been experiencing a housing crisis. There has been a shortage of inventory caused by a lack of new construction for the past few years, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these trends, causing house prices to skyrocket in many American cities. If you’re trying to buy a home in this market, you might be wondering how to put your best foot forward in all the craziness and ensure you’ve got a place to live when the dust settles. Well, while nothing is guaranteed in the current market, you can do a few things to ensure you find a house that you (mostly) like and can afford. Get Preapproved for a Mortgage This lets sellers know a lender has verified your finances and credit history and can attest that in your current situation, you’re able to own a home. It will make you a much more favorable potential buyer. Search Under Your Budget While this is just a good money-saving tip in general, in a hot market, the likelihood of getting outbid by other potential buyers is high. If you start your offers low, it gives you more room to bid up on a house that you like if you have to. INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
always the higher offer. Depending on the seller’s priorities, they might choose to sell to the buyer who offered a higher
down payment or to close the sale earlier. Sellers might find an earlier closing especially compelling if the buyers also offer a rent-back so the sellers have time to find a new home themselves. Hire a Good Real Estate Agent Real estate agents are an essential element of any successful home purchase. Their industry knowledge, negotiation skills, and network connections make them more than worth hiring when you’re just starting out your search.
Even though the market seems crazy right now, don’t worry — with the right tools and a little patience, you’ll find a home you’ll love.
ONE-PAN APPLE CIDER CHICKEN Inspired by WellPlated.com
Bring the taste of fall into your kitchen with this sizzling skillet meal. Ingredients
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4 tsp olive oil, divided 3 sweet apples, cut into 1/2‑inch slices 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for garnish
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1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 tsp salt, divided
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1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1/2 cup apple cider 2 tsp Dijon mustard
directions
1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine apple cider and mustard. Set aside. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tsp olive oil. When shimmering, add chicken thighs top-side down. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Wipe the skillet clean. 4. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then add sliced apples, remaining salt and pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes. 5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add apple cider-mustard mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve sprinkled with rosemary!
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