Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Attorneys ensure that the loan documentation is executed correctly, review the terms and conditions of the mortgage, and confirm that the property's title is clear and suitable for collateral. Lawyers do this by performing a title search. Some attorneys charge a flat fee, while others bill hourly rates.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

It is usually held in the broker’s or title company’s trust or escrow account until closing. The earnest money typically goes towards the buyer’s down payment or closing costs. Here are eight common situations where buyers often get their earnest money back: 1.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

If the seller is working with a listing agent, their agent will more than likely have already done their due diligence to make sure they are able to sell their home. At this stage, you’ll want to shop around and get preapproved by at least two different lenders to compare interest rates , closing costs , and terms.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Contingencies are clauses in real estate contracts stipulating that certain conditions must be met before the deal can close. Real estate contract contingencies are commonly associated with getting a mortgage, as lenders tend to do their due diligence on a property before they’ll put up the money for it. Property survey.

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HomeLight

MARCH 22, 2022

Ever heard of the due diligence fee in North Carolina? Not to rain on your parade, but North Carolina has something called the due diligence fee, separate from the down payment or earnest money deposit, that you need to have ready to nab that home. What about closing costs?

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Michael Simpkins , a real estate agent in Florida who’s worked with 69% more single-family homes than the average agent in Apollo Beach , thinks that the advantage to paying cash over taking out a mortgage to buy a home is that you’ll save on closing costs. Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

Anyone asking the seller to help them with closing costs. A cash offer simply means you have all the money you need to buy the home in cash. Because of the due diligence involved with issuing mortgages, it takes a lot longer to close on a home with one. Step 2: Deposit your earnest money.

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