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In a competitive real estate market, buyers want to give as much strength to their offers as possible in an effort to try and edge out other offers for the same property.

One creative way to try and get a seller’s attention is for a buyer to write a letter to the seller explaining why the seller should select their offer. In the industry, these letters are referred to as love letters. These letters often include family photos.

While you may think this is a great idea, you need to know that love letters can be a detriment.

A letter to a seller that unintentionally reveals your status in one of the seven protected classes of the Fair Housing Act could result in a violation if the seller makes a decision based on information pertaining to your…

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Your Top Questions About Purchasing Property During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has tossed millions of people's financial plans up in the air, and for many that has included their home buying strategies. But, hold on! There is still light at the end of the tunnel. If you were hoping to purchase a property soon, you no doubt have a lot of questions—about whether it's possible to buy or tour a house now, COVID-19's impact on home prices, and more.

We're already written a guide to home buying in the age of coronavirus to help you navigate this new reality in real estate, but we know there's a lot you still want to know. So here are the answers to your most pressing questions about buying a home right now. Whether…

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