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Opinion: How the title industry protects homeowners

Housing Wire

When people think about the title insurance industry , what comes to mind is often its core products – title insurance policies that protect property rights of homeowners and lenders. As an industry, our commitment to protection goes beyond title insurance policies.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

Have you budgeted for closing costs? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? After all, no property is perfect.

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Purchase market will highlight closing process problems

Housing Wire

But, to date, most of the streamlining has happened at the point of marketing and sales. But about those fulfillment, production and closing costs…. In 2019, The MBA estimated that for depositories, 46% of retail origination costs were used to cover sales functions. For non-depositories, it was 58%.

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iBuyer Real Estate Guide for 2022: What Is an iBuyer?

HomeLight

After some email back-and-forth, they get their final iBuyer offer: Offer details: 98% of what a real estate agent estimated they could earn, minus a 5% service fee, a $2,000 repair credit, and 1% in closing costs. . They find this offer to be satisfactory and are able to close in days without mortgage lender involvement.

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iBuyer vs. Real Estate Agent: How Do the Experiences Compare?

HomeLight

Top iBuyer companies include Opendoor, Offerpad, Redfin Now, and HomeLight (we offer iBuying services through our Simple Sale platform). An iBuyer uses technology to value the home, sometimes performs a walkthrough, and may adjust the price based on the cost of needed repairs. One house, two different sales (iBuyer vs. agent).

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7 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Central Florida

HomeLight

Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract.

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7 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Phoenix

HomeLight

Perhaps you need a fast home sale to start a new job. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. stars on Google.