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.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The associated contingencies , which come with additional risks for the seller, are where you’ll find most key distinctions between a cash offer and an offer backed by a mortgage loan. The most obvious contingency with an offer that requires financing is, of course, the financing itself. There’s no financing contingency.

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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. For example, many agents ask sellers to cover closing costs for their buyer clients.

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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. Closing costs can range from 2.5% If you’re ready to buy a house in Manhattan, congratulations! million in condos. Flood zones in the city?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2022

According to a Q3 2021 study by ATTOM Data Solutions, all-cash home sales are at their highest level since the first quarter of 2015, with 34% of all single-family homes and condos purchased without financing. “In This can be a huge benefit for a seller who is facing foreclosure or needs the funds to close quickly on their next house.

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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. Do they need to do a rent-back on the house, or do they want a quick close?

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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). Offer to pay the seller’s closing costs.

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