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Fighting Against Real Estate Fraud

The Residential Specialist

Do some digging: “You have to be very careful and do your due diligence when you’re contacted,” says Dallison Veach, CRS, owner of Veach Realty Group in Springfield, Virginia. She also personally experienced an attempt to pull a bait-and-switch with deposits. But it definitely isn’t enough.

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What is Earnest Money and Why Do You Need It?

Redfin

Where does the earnest money go? . In most cases, your earnest money deposit is paid to the escrow or title company , which holds it in an escrow account until the transaction closes. If you work with a real estate attorney, the deposit may be put into escrow there.

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The Most Common Home Buying Real Estate Contingencies

Realty Biz

Home inspection: often called a due diligence contingency, will give the buyer rights to have the house inspected. Appraisal Contingency: You are waiting for a valuation and getting your loan from the bank. This could involve losing part or all of your earnest money deposit.

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Buying a Foreclosure at a Home Auction? Here’s How Much You’ll Probably Spend

HomeLight

Also remember that, although you may be hoping for a discount, the bank is trying to recoup as much of the appraised value as possible. Even when the bank has set an appropriate price for the home, in line with its appraised value, the current real estate market in the area can have an important impact on its eventual sale price.

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Things a Lawyer For Real Estate Does For Buyers

Realty Biz

Lenders Lenders, such as banks or mortgage companies, may also engage real estate attorneys to represent their interests in a transaction. Facilitating the Transfer of Funds Large sums of money are involved during the purchase, including down payments, earnest money deposits , and closing costs.

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A Seller’s Guide To When A Buyer Does and Doesn’t Get Their Earnest Money Back

HomeLight

Here are eight common situations where buyers often get their earnest money back: 1. Issues that arise during due diligence. Most contracts include a due diligence deadline anywhere from seven days to two weeks after the agreement date. Problems with the seller’s disclosure document.

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Get Your Own Slice of the Big Apple: Buying a House in Manhattan

HomeLight

Hiring an attorney, which is a local convention in New York , eases the burden of buyer due diligence on an entire building’s amenities, including elevator updates and hot water service. Attorneys also help you understand the scope of future upkeep. Sellers love that,” says Hoffman. Things move really quickly here,” says Chou. “A