He advised me to consider the offer at $222k, cautioning that we might have to resort to a price reduction if no other parties express interest.

So, if interest rates are a buyer’s primary roadblock, then I recommend seeking opportunities to negotiate a reduced interest rate from a seller or looking at new construction, where builders are offering rate reductions and other substantial incentives.

Since these reviews are on google's own product, they weight these reviews higher than reviews on site.

Maybe a price reduction gets it done. 

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The word "and" is carrying a lot more weight in this definition than they want to acknowledge.

Recent history has shown that even with liquidity injections and reductions in the Fed's balance sheet, mortgage rates may not align with expectations.Bank Constraints and Real Estate Debt: A significant concern looming over the CRE market is the staggering amount of commercial real estate debt maturing, coupled with the constraints faced by banks.

If you aren't a Real Estate Professional, I am not sure adding more to your portfolio, with the main intention being tax reduction, is the best option.

You have control over NOI with both opex reduction efforts and revenue enhancements.

@Nando NachiYour budget will dictate where you buy in in the Seattle Market.Plenty of areas on the rise especially with low inventory.With Condo, keep in mind some HOAs will have to weight in on structural changes.When it comes to schools, most buyers laser in on the school district.