Blog – RESCO

12 Aug 2026

How to Compare Offers When Selling Your Home

Real Estate TipsHome Offers, Home Selling Tips, Real Estate

Receiving an offer on your home is exciting, but when multiple numbers, deadlines, and contingencies are involved, deciding which offer is actually the best can be more complicated than it seems. The highest purchase price may immediately grab your attention, but price is only one part of an offer. Financing, contingencies, closing timelines, concessions, and other terms can all affect how much you ultimately receive and how likely the transaction is to reach the closing table. Here are several factors to consider when comparing offers on your home. Look Beyond the Purchase Price Naturally, the amount a buyer is willing…

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Corner Lot

Real Estate TipsCorner Lot, Home Buying, Real Estate Tips

A corner lot can make a home feel more open, visible, and spacious. Buyers are often drawn to the additional street frontage, larger-looking yard, and fewer immediate neighbors on one side. However, corner properties can also come with responsibilities and tradeoffs that are easy to overlook during a showing. Asking the right questions before making an offer can help you decide whether the property truly fits your lifestyle. Understand the Property Boundaries Corner lots often have unusual shapes, larger setbacks, or utility easements that affect how the yard can be used. Ask for a survey or available property records so…

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 10th, 2026

Financial ReportsFinancial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

While unemployment rates have fallen to their lowest levels since 2025, they have not fallen for the right reasons. Many people who have dropped out of the labor force have also stopped looking for work, which can skew the unemployment numbers. This has been followed by a smaller-than-expected increase in hourly pay, which has continued to lag behind inflation, especially in the current environment. This weakness has also been reflected in a reduction in overall payrolls, indicating an overall decline in employment. As a result, these labor market conditions could make the Federal Reserve more hesitant to raise rates. U.S.…