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Door Is Shut to Millions of American Homeowners in Need of Mortgage Relief as Pandemic Enters Year 2

Realtor.com

The modification agreement included some strict terms: If Fairbanks failed to make a monthly payment or was more than 30 days past due, she agreed to foreclosure, according to a copy of the agreement included in court filings. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in Fairbanks’s favor in January.

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

HomeLight

In May 2020, 76% of closed sales contained purchase contingencies, a survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) found. Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. So he knows all the twists and turns that can occur between an accepted offer and a closed sale.

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Here’s How You Can Make an Offer On a House Without a Realtor® in 9 Steps

HomeLight

There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. This is usually the biggest purchase and sale someone makes in their life. In some states, an attorney will oversee the closing of the sale instead of a title company; if you’re going it alone, regardless, it’s a good idea to think about hiring one.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in North Carolina

HomeLight

HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform will provide a full cash offer for homes in almost any condition. Median sales price in North Carolina. North Carolina state law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Property and Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement. Request Cash Offer.

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Eliminating Stringent Contingencies: How to Make a Contingent Offer Stronger

HomeLight

Because the stakes are high when it comes to property transactions, contingencies are written into the purchase agreement , and in most cases, action must be taken toward satisfying those contingencies within a certain time frame. In these cases, buyers make up the difference between the purchase price and the appraisal with cash.

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Naples Real Estate Market & Investment Overview 2020

Marco Santarelli

percent increase in pending sales for the month. Total sales (closed) during July increased 35.4 Data by Realtor.com also corroborates that in July 2020, the Naples housing market was a seller’s market, which means there were roughly more buyers than there were active homes for sale. percent year over year. This was a 27.5

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