HomeLight

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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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

It’s the first financial move you’ll make in securing your new home purchase. Since a down payment is, as the term suggests, the amount of money you’re putting down on the purchase of your home, your mortgage lender will need to see proof of these funds fairly early on in the approval process. Again, more on this later!).

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Earnest money deposit VA loan Purchase and sale agreement FHA loan 91

HomeLight

OCTOBER 13, 2021

You’ll need to bring or sign a whole slew of documents to complete the purchase. 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. Loan application. If you purchased title insurance, it would be in here, too.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Even if you’re listing your home without a Realtor’s® help, you’ll still need to gather the necessary paperwork for the sale and fill it out correctly. We hope it helps illuminate this tricky part of the sale, while giving you an honest idea of just how complex real estate transactions can be! Original sale contract.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Before you start looking for homes in Florida, you want to determine if you’re ready to purchase one. Homebuyers in Florida pay an average of approximately 2.58% of the home’s purchase price in closing costs when purchasing a home. The median home price in Florida is $415,762 as of July, 2022.

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Redfin

MARCH 30, 2021

The lender will draw up paperwork that’s specific to the house and loan amount. Practically speaking, you’re committed to your lender from this point forward, since there won’t be time to restart the mortgage process with a new lender and still meet the closing date shown in your purchase agreement. Average time: 7-14 days.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title Inspection 76

HomeLight

AUGUST 12, 2022

HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform will provide a full cash offer for homes in almost any condition. Median sales price in California. As is” is a type of home sale where it’s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. Rooms or construction completed without a permit or non-compliant with building codes.

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