Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

It gives you a clear understanding of your budget and helps you make informed decisions when searching for properties. Mortgage pre-approval is an essential step when buying a house. During pre-approval, lenders carefully evaluate your financial information, including income, assets, credit history, and other relevant details.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. It almost certainly will not move as quickly as anticipated. While seamless closings are ideal for everyone involved, they almost never happen unless the buyer is paying cash on the home, and even then there can be a roadblock or two. Loan approval.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you need to sell your home pronto, now is a great time. The recent housing market has been hot and competitive due to an extreme lack of inventory. For a seller in a hurry, the shortage of homes means you can anticipate fewer days on market (DOM). Just how fast can you sell your home? You simply request a cash offer from fully vetted cash buyers.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

Dealing with debt is always difficult, and when it gets to the point that you have a lien against your house for something as serious as unpaid taxes, it’s hard not to feel the walls crashing in. But there is hope yet. Consult this guide where we’ll start with the basics (what exactly is a tax lien?), Source: (RomanR / Shutterstock).

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Perhaps the biggest myth is that the title to a home is an actual document stored in a drawer somewhere. So here’s a brief overview to keep the meanings straight when you buy or sell a home: Title is an abstract concept describing someone’s right to legal ownership and use of a property, including the right to sell it. Find Agent.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

With 15 years in the business, Diamond Equity Investments say they’ll buy houses being sold for any reason such as bankruptcy or foreclosure, in any condition — even fire damage — and that have baggage like large liens, title issues, or low equity. Links and mentions of companies in this post do not constitute an endorsement.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

Disclaimer: This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of companies in this post do not constitute an endorsement. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation. Request Offer. Better House Buyers.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 25, 2023

Disclaimer: This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of Lakeland, FL, area “we buy houses” companies do not constitute an endorsement. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation.

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HomeLight

JULY 28, 2022

The owners, who have lived through a home fire and bankruptcy both, understand difficult situations and place their focus on people helped over properties turned. Disclaimer: This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Request Offer. Mastiff Home Buyers.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

The mortgage loan process is pretty messy! It’s easy to forget an important document when you’re busy looking at houses and figuring out which one best suits your needs and budget. If you’re a list person, then you appreciate the value of keeping track of your items. Identification. Source: (NATNN / ShutterStock). 1099 forms.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Every home sale has its quirks, but in general, “a cash sale can be turned over in a week to two weeks,” according to Suz Poepke Pohl, owner and escrow agent at Cygneture Title for the past 10 years. Many companies combine title and escrow services under one roof, as their functions are closely interrelated. Why pay cash for a home?

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Making an offer on a house without a Realtor® or a real estate agent is kind of like trying to represent yourself in a court of law — it’s possible, but it’s not a good idea. There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. Source: (KAROLINA GRABOWSKA / kaboompics). What’s a Realtor?, and what’s an agent?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Choosing a qualified agent and searching for the perfect home in terms of ideal size, location, price, and condition can already feel like a journey, but making an offer on a property is when the challenge really begins. Is it an understatement to say that buying a house can be a complicated process? Source: (JJ Badenhorst / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death). Problem: Wire fraud (money goes missing).

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

There’s a nearby park, and it’s only blocks away from one of your favorite restaurants. You’re getting ready to call your agent to schedule a showing when you notice that the listing says the property is “active contingent.”. What on earth does active contingent mean? you think to yourself. Source: (Chase Chappell / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Whatever your reason for needing a quick sale without making expensive repairs, Houston is teeming with cash home buyers ready to make you an offer no matter your home’s condition. Need to Sell Your House Fast in Houston? Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

What you have is a house. What you need is cash. The bills are stacking up or perhaps you lost some income recently, and the money tied up in your home would help a ton at a time like this. If only there were a way to — poof! Absent a magic wand, you do have the means to get cash for your home in quick order. Value-add’.

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