HomeLight

JUNE 18, 2021

During the excitement of searching for a home and getting preapproved for a loan , closing costs may get overlooked. Many buyers tend to budget for their monthly mortgage payment and their down payment , but closing costs need to be considered in the equation as well. What are closing costs ?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You still have to make it through the house closing process, where inspections , credit problems, or paperwork issues can trip you up. The closing process fills several weeks as you navigate through multiple steps to make it to the closing table. In January 2021, the average time to close was 58 days.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

HUD’s Office of Housing also includes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency that insures mortgage loans issued by FHA-approved lenders to protect against losses if a borrower defaults on a loan. It’s also important to know what the inspection process involves, depending on the house’s location. “In

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Redfin

MAY 2, 2023

Additionally, a local agent can help you navigate the complex homebuying process, from finding the right property and negotiating a fair price to coordinating inspections and closing the sale. Both parties sign the necessary legal documents during the closing, and funds are exchanged, including the down payment and closing costs.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

In other words, there won’t be any surprises at the closing table — you’ll know exactly what you’re paying and to whom. Don’t forget about closing costs. Some of these costs are the seller’s responsibility, and some will be yours. Loan origination fee. Property taxes. Transfer tax. Title review fee. Attorney fee.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

These companies can help sellers cash out quickly and many will cover a seller’s closing costs. Buyers are still going to do their inspection, they’re going to do their own due diligence and they are going to be paying their inspector. Consider a pre-listing inspection. Todd Auslander.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

According to an example document from the Georgia Realtors Association, sellers must disclose any known material defects that aren’t obvious or would not be found by a buyer upon completing a reasonable inspection. Georgia is a ‘buyer beware’ state and buyers are expected to do their own due diligence before purchasing a home.

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