Why Your Zestimate Is Probably Wrong (And By How Much)

Zillow's algorithm misses renovations, condition, and comps that matter. Here's why it's costing sellers money.

By |2026-05-31T21:21:55-04:00June 25th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog, Selling With DUFFY|Comments Off on Why Your Zestimate Is Probably Wrong (And By How Much)

How Much House Can You Actually Afford (Not What Your Lender Says)

Your lender's max loan isn't your real budget. Here's how to calculate what you can actually afford.

By |2026-05-31T21:21:50-04:00June 23rd, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog|Comments Off on How Much House Can You Actually Afford (Not What Your Lender Says)

The Inspection Report Isn’t a Shopping List — Stop Treating It Like One

47-page inspection reports cause panic. Here's how to negotiate like a pro — without killing your deal.

By |2026-05-31T21:21:44-04:00June 18th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog|Comments Off on The Inspection Report Isn’t a Shopping List — Stop Treating It Like One

Non-Exclusive Buyer Agreements: Why Getting Trapped Is a Red Flag

Agents who trap buyers in exclusive contracts are protecting themselves — not you. Here's what to sign and what to avoid.

By |2026-05-31T21:21:39-04:00June 16th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog|Comments Off on Non-Exclusive Buyer Agreements: Why Getting Trapped Is a Red Flag

Appraisal Gaps in 2026: What Happens When the Number Comes in Low

Low appraisals kill deals — unless you planned for them. Here's how to handle the gap without losing the house.

By |2026-05-31T21:21:27-04:00June 9th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog, Selling With DUFFY|Comments Off on Appraisal Gaps in 2026: What Happens When the Number Comes in Low

Buyers: The “Cheaper” House Will Cost You $100,000 More Than the One You Should Buy

I want to talk to buyers for a minute. Sellers, you can read this too — but this one's for the people who are about to write a check they don't fully understand yet. If you're shopping for a house in 2026, you've probably done the same thing eve

By |2026-05-29T09:00:00-04:00May 29th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog|Comments Off on Buyers: The “Cheaper” House Will Cost You $100,000 More Than the One You Should Buy

The Details That Save Contracts: What Most Agents Miss

Most deals die in the contract, not the listing. Here are the details agents miss and what protects your money.

By |2026-05-31T21:40:17-04:00May 21st, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog, Selling With DUFFY|Comments Off on The Details That Save Contracts: What Most Agents Miss

Why Buyers Deserve a Piece of the Commission — and How DUFFY Pays It

You found the house — you should share in the commission. Here's how DUFFY buyers get up to 1.5% back at closing.

By |2026-05-31T21:39:17-04:00May 19th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog|Comments Off on Why Buyers Deserve a Piece of the Commission — and How DUFFY Pays It

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Atlanta? (May 2026)

Short answer: yes — if you can comfortably make the monthly payment and you plan to actually live in the house for at least five years. That’s the honest version. The longer version is below, because the question doesn’t have one clean answer for everybody, and anybody telling you it does is selling you something.

By |2026-05-18T09:00:00-04:00May 18th, 2026|Buying With DUFFY, DUFFY Blog|Comments Off on Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Atlanta? (May 2026)
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