Dear Kathe,

Why have so many deals fallen apart this spring?  We watch the market and see homes that sell and then come back on the market - what is happening?

 

You have unknowingly picked up on one of the flaws in the Pennsylvania Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate.  In the inspection contingency contained in this agreement, the buyer has...

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Dear Kathe,

In your May 11^th article, your first item you noted about real estate is that a home is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.  I thought a home is worth what it appraises for?"

 

In my May 11 ^th article (available to those of you who missed it on my website), I did list 12 important things everyone should know about real estate, the first being that yes, a home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay...

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Dear Kathe,

In your May 11^th column, you also mentioned that updates may not affect a home's value but may affect the chances of getting it sold.  Can you clarify what you mean by that?  

 

Upon reflection, that statement, which I quoted for a real estate website, may be a little broad.  I meet with many sellers who are simply in shock....

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