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The Close
APRIL 28, 2022
In today’s tight inventory market, trying to help buyers with financing and limited funds feels a little like getting into a boxing match with Mike Tyson. We’ll share our strategies to improve your offer by reducing the negative aspects of financing while creatively solving some of the other concerns a seller may have.
HomeLight
AUGUST 31, 2021
Cash offers are more popular in some markets than others; for buyers trying to find a house in an area where cash offers are prevalent, competing against those offers can be a discouraging part of the homebuying process. The most obvious contingency with an offer that requires financing is, of course, the financing itself.
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The Close
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The less your buyers need to finance, the less likely the deal will fall through. They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. That’s not including the luxury market—the median sold price in my area in Florida is around $300,000.
HomeLight
APRIL 19, 2021
Being able to afford a home in this swanky NYC borough means enjoying unparalleled access to the world’s preeminent nexus of culture, cuisine, architecture, and finance. But getting to live in such a cultural epicenter means getting ahead of an exceptionally competitive real estate market. Closing costs can range from 2.5%
HomeLight
JANUARY 4, 2022
While that still happens in scenarios where a seller can’t afford repairs or is facing serious issues with a property, cash sales have expanded beyond the distressed homes market, as sellers benefit from new technologies, instant sale platforms , and a competitive housing environment that has increased the percentage of cash offers.
HomeLight
MARCH 2, 2023
Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. During this time, review your credit score and determine if it’s considered excellent, good, fair, or poor.
HomeLight
MARCH 20, 2023
Financing Contingency: If the buyer’s mortgage proceedings fall through, they can walk away from the home. Appraisal Contingency: If the appraisal fails to meet or exceed the purchase price, the buyer can back out of the contract (or, more often, renegotiate the purchase price). In Allen’s market, this term is more common.
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