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JULY 6, 2023

So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo? Here are 5 common contingencies in real estate contracts: Inspection contingency A buyer and their lender understandably want a home inspection to make sure they’re not investing in a lemon.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

However, smaller projects like replacing gutters or adding a fence could also be considered unpermitted additions if your area’s zoning or building boards require owners to acquire a permit before beginning construction. “It Building codes are minimum standards that ensure public health and safety. Walk away from the sale.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

We’ll get into loan specifics later, but to give you some actual numbers to make sense of everything for the moment, consider this: While 20% has long been touted as the so-called ideal amount , it takes significant savings to afford putting this much down payment on a home — and it’s certainly not the norm for first-time buyers.

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MARCH 6, 2023

With tips on everything from how to save for your down payment, specific loan programs for buyers, and what you should look for in an agent, we’ve got you covered. Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

You need to prove your identity because you will be signing several documents (namely the title and loan documents), which will need to be notarized. Lenders will need to see proof of homeowner’s insurance that’s current (many lenders require that you pay for a year-long policy upfront) and is in good standing before they grant you the loan.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Different loan programs will require different down payment amounts, but you do not always need to put 20% down when buying a home. There are two types of conventional loans — conforming and non-conforming.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Whenever a buyer is financing the purchase of a home or refinancing a mortgage , an appraisal of the property is required in order to assure the lender that the value of the property matches the amount of the loan, according to the Appraisal Institute , the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers. The neighborhood.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

What is a home inspection? When you make an offer on a home, your agent will probably advise you to include an inspection contingency. Specialized inspections will add to the overall cost. Even a new construction home could have issues if the contractor cuts corners. Do you have to get an inspection?

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Most cities and municipalities adopt a set of universal building codes for residential construction that are developed and updated by the International Code Council (ICC), collectively referred to as the International Residential Code (IRC). Rooms added after original construction – Work must be permitted and meet building code.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The payoff amount is the total you’ll have to pay to satisfy the terms of your mortgage loan, including any interest you owe until the day you plan to pay your loan in full. If a buyer’s mortgage lender requires a copy of the homeowners insurance, you’ll need to provide it for the loan to be approved. Home inspection report.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

New homes are in huge demand in SLC and the supply is low, but construction is booming and more houses are hitting the market. Brown notes that in the age of COVID-19, some people are removing the due diligence period and will buy a house as is, without an inspection. Source: (Josh Hild / Unsplash). Concessions in a home contract.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Now, if I were to say there’s one thing that I’ve seen in San Francisco real estate in the last 20 years that has dictated everything we do, it is simply all the new construction. It’s more difficult to get personal loans. That is consistent. Everybody wants new, shiny, etc. Remember, it’s emotion.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Rooms or construction completed without a permit or non-compliant with building codes. Often, that means advocating for the removal of inspection contingencies. “In Be aware of minimum property standards for certain loans. Features shared with neighbors such as common driveways. Encroachments/easements.

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