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Natural Hazard Disclosure Report (NHD): Disclosing Disaster Risk When You Sell a House

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If you need assistance completing California’s Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) Statement and Disclosure Report, HomeLight encourages you to reach out to a professional advisor. Let’s break down the contents of this document and explain its uses so you can keep your home sale on track.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in California (2023 Updates)

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With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in California — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Average time on market: 24 days (November 2022).

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Disastrous Disclosures

The Residential Specialist

Agents need to know and plan for what’s required of them with regard to natural disaster disclosures. When you live in southeast Texas, it feels as if Mother Nature is your best friend. Disclosure do’s and don’ts. By Matt Alderton. Like residents, the real estate market is resilient. Defiant, even.

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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

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The outdoorsy among us also love Palm Springs for its abundance of hiking trails, golf courses, racquet clubs, and natural high-desert beauty. The outdoorsy among us also love Palm Springs for its abundance of hiking trails, golf courses, racquet clubs, and natural high-desert beauty. A shortage of homes for sale.

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7 Key Things About Seller Disclosures Every Homebuyer Should Know

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This is the exact type of unfair scenario that seller disclosures are supposed to protect you from as a homebuyer. Generally, seller disclosures provide the buyer with information on any known material defects with the property that could impact its value or inhabitability. Full disclosure. Disclosure-disclaimer.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in California?

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When it comes to who pays closing costs in California, both buyers and sellers are responsible for certain fees in a home sale transaction. Unlike buyers who need to bring sufficient cash to the closing table, sellers pay their portion of closing costs from the proceeds of the sale. Find a Buyer's Agent What are closing costs?

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The Key Paperwork You Need to Sell a House, With or Without a Realtor

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Even if you’re listing your home without a Realtor’s® help, you’ll still need to gather the necessary paperwork for the sale and fill it out correctly. We hope it helps illuminate this tricky part of the sale, while giving you an honest idea of just how complex real estate transactions can be! Original sale contract.