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What Are The Requirements For VA Loan Inspections

Realty Biz

VA appraisals and VA inspections are often confused, but they are different. A VA appraisal is similar in some ways to the appraisal with a conventional mortgage, but they do more to protect buyers. We look at a home's requirements when applying for a VA loan. A property encroachment can stop a sale.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Louisiana

HomeLight

As is” is a type of home sale where it’s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of specific home components, such as the water heater or the roof, are in less than perfect condition and may need considerable repair.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

My hope is that many of the features and policies that have made the VA loan the safest mortgage in the U.S. While I’m a fan of improving antiquated systems, I first wonder if the VA, the MBA, or Congress were open enough about the problems with the current system.

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Should You Schedule a Pest and Termite Inspection for the Home You’re Buying?

Redfin

Just to be sure there aren’t any other pests lurking about your new house, you might want to consider getting a pest and termite inspection. Here are five reasons you should schedule a termite and pest inspection before any unwanted visitors wreak havoc on your dream home. Why should you get a pest and termite inspection?

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Low Appraisal on Your Home? A Reconsideration of Value Might Save the Sale

HomeLight

If you suspect this is the case and have evidence to back it up, you may be able to save the sale if you can convince the appraiser to reconsider. Approximately 9% of home appraisals come in below the sales price. The first step to saving the sale is to request a reconsideration of value (ROV). Reconsideration of value process.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Virginia

HomeLight

This oftentimes will have to do with unique circumstances that don’t really lend themselves to renovating a property for sale. Sell 'As Is' With a Cash Offer in Virginia HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform will provide a no-obligation, all-cash offer for Virginia homes in almost any condition. Which types of homes are sold ‘as is’?

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Hot Seat: Bryan Bellacosa of ServiceLink

Housing Wire

It includes property preservation data, such as vacancy checks and inspections for damage repairs, foreclosure title status and title clearance information and claimable vs non-claimable expenses, current status for properties in auction, and more.

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