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Understanding the Short Sale Process

CT Homes

A defining term that emerged shortly after the collapse was the “short sale”. In the years following, short sales were the driving force behind a majority of all total real estate transactions. But what is the short sale process and how does it work? . What is a Short Sale?

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. Homeowners insurance not secured. Short sale. How it can delay closing.

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How Smart Investors Decipher & Respond to Real Estate Market Cycles

The Close

Foreclosure filings begin to increase as financially distressed homeowners no longer have the option to refinance and access their equity, and the tighter market gives them few options to sell or downsize. Preforeclosure and short sales are more common. So they hold out and try to find ways to keep their homes.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in North Carolina

HomeLight

North Carolina state law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Property and Owners’ Association Disclosure Statement. Whether the house is subject to regulation by a homeownersassociation. Average days on market for North Carolina. 23 days (from listing to contract). Exceptions.

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How Long Does It Take to Close On a House With Cash in 2022? Here’s Your Timeline

HomeLight

Mortgage interest is tax-deductible , and many homeowners appreciate the deduction. While this typically takes just a few days, if the home has been through a foreclosure or short sale, it could take longer. The sale can’t close until these liens have been cleared. Bankruptcy. Why pay cash for a home?

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How to Get Cash for Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

HomeLight

Reports from the National Association of Realtors show that nearly a quarter of existing home sales were made with all-cash in the spring of 2021 — but how do you go about finding your cash buyer? Whether that fee is paid directly from the homeowner or from the cash buyer, it will still result in less money in the seller’s pocket.”.