What is a ‘best and final’ offer in real estate?
If a home seller asks for your best and final offer, there are likely other bidders as well. It’s important to be strategic.
3 min read
Oct 14, 2022
Elizabeth Rivelli
Contributor, Insurance
Elizabeth Rivelli is a contributor with more than three years of experience covering insurance and personal finance. Her expertise spans a wide range of insurance lines, including auto, home, renters and life insurance. She has also published content for several insurance providers, including Ethos Life.
In her career as a freelance writer, Elizabeth has written hundreds of insurance-focused articles with bylines in dozens of finance publications, such as Investopedia, The Balance, Money Under 30, Insurance.com and NextAdvisor.
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Checklist for selling a house: 15 things to do
A complete list to get you organized and prepped, from initial listing to closing day.
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Do home inspections check for asbestos?
In homes built before 1980, asbestos may be present and may be a problem.
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What is a spec house?
Newly built, move-in condition. What’s not to like? Just be aware of a couple of caveats.
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Equitable Insurance insurance review 2023
Learn more about Equitable's life insurance policies and ratings in our review.
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Model homes: Should you buy one?
It could be a great deal, a literal turnkey operation, but beware hidden wear-and-tear.
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HIdden hassles of old homes: How to factor them into your offer
They don’t have to be deal-breakers, but do bear them in mind when bidding on a house.
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Section 8 housing facts and statistics
Want to learn more about Section 8 housing? Bankrate has you covered.
9 min read Apr 06, 2022