Realty Biz

AUGUST 12, 2023

Equity : The difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. As you pay down your mortgage or if the value of your home rises, your equity increases. Closing Costs : Fees and other costs that need to be paid when closing on a house.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While this might sound like a small difference, it can translate into substantial savings over time including lower monthly payments, paying off the mortgage quicker, and even allowing homeowners to tap into their home equity for other expenses. Typically, the longer you’ve lived in your home, the more equity you have.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The parcels that dragged my portfolio down were the ones where I just thought “Oh that’s great discount for this piece of property, I know I’m buying it with equity, I’ll just list it for full market value and see who comes along.” The real estate attorney you are using should conduct a title search to ensure no liens against the property.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2021

Historically low interest rates in 2020 led to an all-time high in mortgage lending for new loans, but with forbearance moratorium deadlines being extended, some lenders are getting nervous. Now, more than ever, the mortgage and real estate industries require efficient, cost-effective and reliable due diligence solutions.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

But, oftentimes, it’s challenging to project how taxes will impact your equity. In reality, the laws’ complexity lends itself to a lot of nuance and interpretation, which can even confound the most seasoned tax professionals. As far as the costs involved in the sale of the home, some can be used to reduce capital gains.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

Potential homebuyers will need to budget for a down payment, closing costs, monthly mortgage payment, and that doesn’t even include the cost of utilities. Coming up with that amount of money to spend on a single purchase can be daunting, especially for first-time homebuyers, who don’t have equity in an existing home.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Sellers can expect to pay between 6%-10% of the final sale price in commissions and closing costs, so it’s nice to see exactly where that money is going. As of October 3, 2015, the Closing Disclosure has replaced the HUD-1 Settlement Statement and Truth-in-Lending Statement, combining them into one document. Title Search.

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