Cash offers are increasingly common in today’s competitive real estate market. Buyers use them to gain a competitive edge in negotiations and avoid interest on mortgage loans, making them especially ...

More home buyers are opting to forgo the housing inspection contingency in order to make their offers more attractive to sellers, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). With so many ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...