HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. So the answer to “how long does it take to close on a house?” Loan approval.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Brian Martucci , a personal finance expert for Money Crashers , says that cash buyers tend to target the types of properties and sellers that reinforce the inherent advantages of their strategy. If your home is in rough shape, those costs could total significantly more. Closing costs. Earnest money deposit.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The so-called appraisal gap began rising in frequency around July 2020, and by June 2021, there was a gap between sales price and appraised value in one-fifth of all home sales requiring financing. Foreclosures or short sales in the neighborhood. What is a low appraisal? However, not every buyer can do that.

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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. Submit earnest money: 1 day.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Clients might be interested in an ARM because it allows borrowers to take advantage of interest rate decreases without having to go through a whole refinance process and pay additional closing costs. Closing costs. Clients will need an exact accounting of the total amount owed in closing costs. Contingency.

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