HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2021

Preapproval, on the other hand, is typically a more official process where the lender requires more documentation of your bank accounts and also looks into your credit history. Pre-approval letters are usually good for 60 to 90 days, so don’t enter this stage until you’re serious about your home search. Get an appraisal.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

More certainty: With a pre-offer walk-through, a cash home buyer can generally provide a firm cash offer that comes with few contingencies, or no contingencies at all. You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Once you buy a house and see your now-depleted bank account, that’s shocking,” she says. “I Your lender wants to see that you aren’t wiping yourself out financially to buy a house, and they usually require about two months’ worth of mortgage payments in your bank account as a financial cushion. But still get a home inspection!

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 2, 2020

Let us continue to explore the housing market trends — from pre-COVID-19 days until July. About 1 percent of Redfin customers waived either a financing or inspection contingency last month. Under potential listings, there are about 12 Foreclosed and 2816 Pre-Foreclosure homes. Additionally, there are 673 homes for rent.

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