Posts by Joshua Blumen
Should You Waive Your Home Inspection?
Another popular strategy that can make your offer stand out in a competitive market is waiving your home inspection contingency. What Does it Mean to Waive the Inspection Contingency? The inspection contingency is a standard part of typical Offers to Purchase real estate in Massachusetts. If your home inspection turns up deal-killing problems, the inspection…
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The Homeseller’s #1 Closing Nightmare — and How You Can Avoid It
You know the expression “It ain’t over till it’s over?” Well, it applies to selling your home, too. Things can and do go wrong at the last minute. And it’s not always a bolt from the blue that derails your closing. In fact, the most common closing day nightmare for sellers isn’t something dramatic, like…
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Should You Waive Your Financing Contingency?
Shopping for a home? Get ready to deal with a market where Sellers are calling the shots — and have their pick from multiple and increasingly competitive offers. No one likes to lose a bidding war. But sometimes offering to pay more isn’t possible. The good news is that there are other ways to make…
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