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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

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Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. 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. How it can delay closing. Loan approval.

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13 of the Top House Buying Companies in 2022

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A seller who needs to relocate all of a sudden or whose home requires serious TLC may be weighing the possibility of contacting a house buying company. Reduce the stress of selling by requesting a cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform today. No repairs, no showings, no open houses. Request Offer.

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25 Nightmare Scenarios That Can Disrupt Closing (And How to Avoid Them)

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Closing on a house is a thrilling time for buyers : Once you’ve found the one and have an accepted offer, you’re ready to grab the keys and make it your own. But closing time can also be plenty to rack your nerves. First, when deciding to purchase a home, you’ll naturally try to make sure you’re at a stable point in your career.

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Do I Accept the First Offer on My House, or Wait and See?

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You found your new home and want to avoid carrying two mortgages. It’s an inherited home you’re eager to sell. An experienced agent can guide you on whether or not the offers you receive on your home are worth considering. Contingencies : Various types of purchase contingencies can delay a sale. It depends.

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iBuyer Real Estate Guide for 2022: What Is an iBuyer?

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A couple in Atlanta is ready to sell their charming and recently renovated three bed, two bath brick two-story home. They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. They find this offer to be satisfactory and are able to close in days without mortgage lender involvement.

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Sell Your House for Cash: For Some, the Convenience Can’t Be Beat

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While that still happens in scenarios where a seller can’t afford repairs or is facing serious issues with a property, cash sales have expanded beyond the distressed homes market, as sellers benefit from new technologies, instant sale platforms , and a competitive housing environment that has increased the percentage of cash offers.