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Your Guide to Selling a House with Multiple Owners

HomeLight

Here are a few of the most common types of home co-ownership scenarios , along with how each situation could affect your sale: Tenancy in Common. A tenancy in common is one situation where multiple people can own the same home. You also don’t have to be married to enter into tenancy in common.

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8 Unusual Real Estate Words and Terms That’ll Blow Your Agent’s Mind If You Know Them

Lighter Side of Real Estate

But this isn’t referring to a listing that’s about to come on the market, a lis pendens is an official notice to the public that there’s a claim on the property and / or a lawsuit has been filed against it. Those types of things might end up being part of a negotiation and deal, but they’re not considered part of the property.

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Homeownership Terms to Know: Rent-Back Agreement, Joint Tenancy & More

Windemere Buying

For all your planning, successfully executing both transactions is predicated on a variety of factors, including the local market conditions in both places. For all your planning, successfully executing both transactions is predicated on a variety of factors, including the local market conditions in both places. Tenancy In Common.

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Is Co-Buying a Home Right For You?

Windemere Buying

Tenancy in Common (TIC) When co-buyers hold a title as tenants in common, shares of the property can be divided equally or unequally. With Tenancy in Common, a co-owner may sell their shares of the property at any time, without the need for approval from other co-owners. How Does Co-Buying Work?

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Can I Sell My House Without Both Owners’ Signatures?

HomeLight

You think the market has peaked and want to cash out but your partner disagrees. Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes. But what if the other owner isn’t available or cooperative? Get Estimate.

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4 Crucial Questions To Ask Your Partner Before Buying a House Together

Realtor.com

courtneyk / Getty Images If you’re hoping to buy a house with your significant other, it can be easy to get caught up in the fun stuff, like deciding the style of home you’d love (Victorian, midcentury modern, Cape Cod?) and finding the perfect neighborhood (downtown or middle of the woods?). How much debt do you have?