All-cash offers are king in this hysterical real estate market. Here's what you need to know
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The real estate stories are swirling about homes that sold in record time, with multiple bids -- and "all-cash offers."
In this wild housing market, with 21% fewer homes on the market than last year and demand pushing prices to record highs, the competition for a home is fierce. One thing that can put a potential buyer on the top of the heap is an all-cash offer. An all-cash offer doesn't mean showing up with a suitcase full of cash. But it does mean a buyer has the means to purchase the home without taking out a mortgage.More Related News
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