HomeLight

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Deliberately omitting facts, lying, or attempting to conceal pertinent information can open sellers up to potential litigation if the buyer purchases the home and later finds out the truth. Before entering into a purchase agreement, the seller must inform the buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards in the home.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Why do sellers love cash so much? Not always!

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Because the stakes are high when it comes to property transactions, contingencies are written into the purchase agreement , and in most cases, action must be taken toward satisfying those contingencies within a certain time frame. In these cases, buyers make up the difference between the purchase price and the appraisal with cash.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This tool, also known as a like-kind exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on a sale. ” If a property is active contingent, a buyer has submitted an offer to purchase a property, but the sale won’t be finalized until certain conditions, or contingencies, are met. Active contingent. Call option.

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