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The Four Most Common Reasons Home Buyers Back Out of Real Estate Transactions

CT Homes

There is a huge difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Most lenders or mortgage companies will issue a pre-qualification letter after reviewing the credit report and taking verbal information on income, assets and employment. Financing Issues.

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The Four Most Common Reasons Home Buyers Back Out of Real Estate Transactions

CT Homes

There is a huge difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Most lenders or mortgage companies will issue a pre-qualification letter after reviewing the credit report and taking verbal information on income, assets and employment. Financing Issues.

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The Four Most Common Reasons Home Buyers Back Out of Real Estate Transactions

CT Homes

There is a huge difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Most lenders or mortgage companies will issue a pre-qualification letter after reviewing the credit report and taking verbal information on income, assets and employment. Financing Issues.

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Handle Escalation Clauses With Care: 5 Tips for Sellers Negotiating Multiple Offers

HomeLight

Your real estate agent has been forwarding you offers on your home all day. For advice on how to navigate this potentially tricky offer situation, we spoke with Scottsdale real estate pro Lisa Roberts , who was recognized by the Scottsdale Association of Realtors® as a Top 40 Under 40 agent. You’re thrilled but also confused.

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Tips to be a Successful Buyer During Season

Dwell Real Estate

Realtor's never want to leave their clients hanging so the more time you can give your agent to accommodate your visit, the more successful your house hunting will go. Among the multitude of things an agent does, facilitating tours and scheduling showings requires time and energy to coordinate a days worth of homes to see.

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. How it can delay closing. Pay the difference out of pocket. Image Source: (Shutterstock.com/kurhan).

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How to Buy a House in the Bay Area: 14 Steps to Close the Sale

HomeLight

With the help of top Bay Area agent Carl Medford , who has 22 years of experience and specializes in helping first-time homebuyers, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down all the ins and outs of buying a house in the Bay Area. Looking to Buy Your Dream Home in the Bay Area?

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