Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

They would be conditional on a lawyer’s review, a home inspection commissioned by the buyer (but paid for by the government…), satisfactory and guaranteed mortgage financing, a catch-all for unfettered “due diligence,” and a mandated ten-day cooling-off period where the buyer can change his or her mind for any reason.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. Loan approval. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. The best way to help avoid mortgage loan setbacks is to get preapproved for one before even submitting an offer. Easy, right?

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Realty Biz

JUNE 7, 2021

Credit Unions and large banks sometimes take a bit longer than other mortgage lenders. The mortgage lender, home inspection process, and appraisal process can all bear the time frame for the closing. Getting a mortgage commitment from the lender. Hence, the closing timeline depends on your lender. Final walk-through.

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HomeLight

JUNE 21, 2022

But you’ll still have to get over the home inspection hurdle that could reveal issues requiring repairs or cause buyers to renegotiate a lower sales price or even walk away from the deal. It’s critical to know what home inspectors look for because serious problems could derail the sale altogether. What is a home inspection?

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 12, 2021

It’s about working with a professional agent to narrow your search and help you navigate through the purchase process. It also requires qualifying for a bank loan based on passing a set of rigid qualification standards. It means proving you are pre-qualified for a loan before you know what house you might buy.

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Redfin

AUGUST 21, 2020

Purchasing your first home is a big move. For some, it represents the independence they’ve been striving for, while others see their home purchase as a path to financial security and a way to create a safe haven for their family. . This information is a standard requirement for a real estate agent’s listing agreement.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you need to move even more swiftly than that, selling to an online direct buyer through a platform like HomeLight’s Simple Sale could take as little as 10 days. The Simple Sale process frees you of the hassle of staging your home and jumping through hoops for the buyer’s lender. Direct Buyer (Simple Sale). Traditional Sale.

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Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2023

Despite this shifting demand, the median sale price has continued its steady ascent, increasing by 1.3% Rising mortgage rates have played a significant role in deterring some buyers from entering the market. compared to the previous year. Here are five of the most popular cities in Georgia to give you a head start. #1:

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared. Unless you’re submitting an all-cash offer, you’ll need to obtain financing to purchase your home. By far, one of the biggest nightmares is that the mortgage falls through on the closing day.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

First-time homebuyer loans can help make it easier on first-time homebuyers , offering access to special mortgage programs with low down payments. Source: (LinkedIn Sales Solutions / Unsplash). Second mortgages : These are loans you can take out to subsidize the down payment in addition to taking out a principal mortgage.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Plus, if you do decide to take the leap, you’ll be ready to tackle your home purchase like a pro. Are you prepared for the responsibilities of home maintenance, mortgage payments, and everything else that comes along with homeownership? For more in depth information on mortgage basics, head to our mortgage 101 guide for buyers.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1 to 5 of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If Earnest money remains in an escrow account or with the title company until the real estate sale closes. But you have to be absolutely sure that you’ll be able to get approval from your bank.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1% to 5% of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If Earnest money remains in an escrow account or with the title company until the real estate sale closes. But you have to be absolutely sure that you’ll be able to get approval from your bank.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

From three decades working as a Realtor, there are common denominators for first-time home buyers going through the purchase process with ease. Interviewing and selecting a buyer's agent and choosing a mortgage lender and real estate attorney are vital steps. A good credit score is vital for securing a favorable mortgage rate.

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Thank you for taking us back to that place that we all thought we had left for good: pre-construction. about the pre-construction condo industry just as soon as this blog was launched back in 2007. Pre-construction “experts.” Blog reader Densha asked about pre-construction condo delays and it’s a good topic.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

In many cases, if a homebuyer wants to back out of a contract and retrieve their earnest money, they’ll be able to find a way to do so within the confines of the real estate purchase contract. The typical amount is around 1% of the purchase price (ex. $5k 5k for a $500K home). Is earnest money refundable?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

The mortgage loan process is pretty messy! Follow the list, and you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches and make the mortgage loan process a lot smoother. Businesses have expenses, which eat into how much you take home and have available to spend on a mortgage. Source: (Mangostar / ShutterStock). Loan application.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Pierre, or “Jesse” from Breaking Bad telling us why and how we should bet on the third quarter of a college basketball game, that we know nothing about, all the while, padding the pockets of sports books, and taking money from the bank accounts of Canadians. It’s just the last thing society needs.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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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HomeLight

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A home is in preforeclosure when the owner has stopped making mortgage payments for several months and their loan is delinquent or in default — so the owner is approaching foreclosure. The lender has started foreclosure proceedings, but the house isn’t owned by the bank yet, and the owner still has a chance to catch up on payments.

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HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2021

The planning stage (1 to 3 years before purchase). Whether you have a stable income to cover mortgage costs. The lender wants to be sure you can pay back the mortgage plus any other debts you owe, so the bank will calculate your DTI. Set up automatic payments with your bank, so you don’t miss the payment deadline.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Do you need to connect with cash home buyers in Houston for a fast sale? Whatever your reason for needing a quick sale without making expensive repairs, Houston is teeming with cash home buyers ready to make you an offer no matter your home’s condition. Need to Sell Your House Fast in Houston? No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 26, 2022

I would say that 7/10 of them are hearing me and in agreement…” She laughed. Of course, I looked up the history of the home and saw that he purchased it in 2009 for $752,000, and offered, “You know, you’re doing pretty well here, all things considered.” She understood. There’s simply no avoiding it.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

Even before you decided to put your home up for sale, you probably knew making minor repairs and sprucing up your home would increase the chances of attracting the right buyers and getting a great offer. So how can you know what kind of repair issues could potentially derail a sale — before you even have an offer?

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale. Get final mortgage approval.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In early 2021, homebuyers will remain undeterred by the pandemic, eager to take advantage of sub-3% mortgage rates while they last. There is a shortage of homes for sale. That all contributes to a shortage of homes for sale and makes buying even more competitive. Money that is not going against the principal of your mortgage.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

We talked to agents, builders, and other top industry experts to develop this guide that’ll help you make the most out of working with an agent on your new-home purchase and to find out what they can do for you. They’ll be able to tell you if you’re getting ripped off on the sale price or if a builder overcharges you on granite countertops.

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Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Homeownership offers stability and a sense of security and safety, but the process of making the biggest purchase of your life can seem overwhelming. The safest rule of thumb dictates that your mortgage loan payment should not exceed 28% of your monthly gross earnings. Owning a beautiful home you can call your own is a dream come true.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 17, 2020

® offers a comprehensive list of for-sale properties, as well as the information and tools to make informed real estate decisions. For example, it provides a quick snapshot of local markets like the median sale price and average price per square foot so you can estimate what a house is worth on the market in good condition. Realtor.com®

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in South Carolina are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In that 2019 blog post, I explained what happens when a buyer, after signing a firm agreement of purchase and sale, doesn’t show up with the deposit the next day. This was their opportunity to buy their next house in cash and bank savings that would set them up for the rest of their lives. The sellers were estatic.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, in today’s market, understanding our complex mortgage industry could actually help you close more deals and maybe even save clients money. So we’ve included a handy download with questions your clients should ask their mortgage broker. Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Active contingent. Amortization.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Tomlinson exposed multiple instances of bad practices in the Vancouver real estate market, including the now-infamous “assignment” of existing agreements, in this column: “The Real Estate Technique Fuelling Vancouver’s Housing Market”. October 19th, 2022, I wrote, “Should Tenants Be Pre Approved For Candidacy?”

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 18, 2020

In June, the pending sales of single-family homes jumped 43.6 percent from 1,187 homes put under agreement in May, and condo pending sales climbed and even more impressive 51.7 percent from 782 units placed under agreement in May, according to GBAR. The median sale price was $679K. year-over-year.

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HomeLight

MAY 26, 2021

You’ve finally decided to purchase your first home and you have your sights set on a place in the city! You can purchase or sell shares at any price in the market, and you build equity (or make money off a sale) just like a normal transaction with a condo or single-family home. Source: (LinkedIn Sales Solutions / Unsplash).

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

Have a look… – “Mortgage Industry Urges Ottawa To Tackle Housing Affordability, Takes Aim At Homebuyer Incentive” Financial Post. The move would mean more mortgages qualify for insurance and would not require a full 20 per cent down payment. To our first point, increasing the mortgage insurance cap to $1.25

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