RealtyTrac’s Q1 2015 U.S. Home Purchase Downpayment Report finds that homebuyers continue to put less money down on a new home.

In the first quarter of 2015, the average downpayment (single family homes, condos and townhomes) was 14.8 percent of the purchase price, down from 15.2 percent the previous quarter and

Sellers with more than one offer will pick the “best” one, though “best” is an undefined term – in the case of an offer, it’s all in how the sellers view it.

Buyers hoping to win a bid should consider all the variables and plan accordingly. Some things to consider when