Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When you begin an online search for a home, you may find some sale statuses you don’t fully understand. It is fairly obvious what is meant when homes have a status of “for sale” or “sold,” but some statuses may not be as clear. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer?

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

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. These are the top home closing delays that could affect if and when you close on your new home, and how to overcome them. is not a simple or finite one.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

Sometimes when a homebuyer wants to close on the home as quickly as possible, it can lead to unrealistic contract dates. For example, a termite inspection could show that there is damage that’ll require major repairs or the appraisal value of the home comes in lower than the price you offered on the home.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably heard that cash is kind of a big deal in real estate. 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. Why would you run into financing issues if you’re buying a home in cash?”. Because it’s fast. Not always!

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. There are several different factors that determine home affordability and each lender can have its own mortgage approval standards when it comes to the buyer’s credit score, income, assets, debt, and liabilities. Source: (KAROLINA GRABOWSKA / kaboompics).

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in South Carolina are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. As the market shifts, you may have new concerns about how much you can get for your home and the amount of your net proceeds.

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