HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As you search for a home, remember that cosmetic details, like the color of paint on the walls or the landscaping out front, are easy and inexpensive to change. Buying a house with cash is a process, though, and it doesn’t always make sense. Buying a house with cash: The process. Get the cash together. Find your house.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 29, 2022

Nicknamed the Lone Star state, Texas is the second most populous state in the country and the second largest state in land mass. Whether you grew up in Texas, are relocating for work, or always dreamed of living in this affable state, it’s a great place to buy a house. Let’s dive into the steps of buying a house in Texas: 1.

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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. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer? Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of contingent , so you can see how it might affect a home you are looking to buy.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Out of the delayed contracts, the most common causes were financing issues (37%), followed by appraisal issues (18%) and inspection issues (16%). 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. is not a simple or finite one.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. One of the big benefits of cash that’s constantly touted is that it allows you to remove contingencies from the deal. But is the cash closing process always seamless?

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. Try to determine what else the seller may want as far as the timeline and whether they are asking for other concessions (though when you aren’t being guided by an agent, removing any contingencies is a very risky move — you’ve been warned!).

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency. Clear the title.

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