HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

Ready to hit the market, buy your dream home and conquer this whole homeownership thing? Not only should your agent close a lot of deals, but they should be able to demonstrate through their results how they’ve saved other buyers money and helped them close quickly. They’ll have specialized market information that others won’t.

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Closing costs Loans Inspection Earnest money deposit 117

HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2022

Transaction details: the purchase agreement and a copy of your earnest money deposit. Real estate agents are professionals who know their local housing market, its conditions, and the homebuying process as a whole. A new trade line could alter your debt-to-income ratio and throw off the whole deal if you are not careful.

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Purchase and sale agreement Inspection Earnest money deposit Closing costs 73

Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Here are the steps to determine how much house you can afford: First, determine your debt to income ratio (DTI). This is your monthly expenses versus your cash intake or the bills you pay divided by your gross monthly income. Debts include recurring bills, such as car payments, daycare payments, and student loans.

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Pre-approval Purchase and sale agreement Title Debt-to-income ratio 75

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, in today’s market, understanding our complex mortgage industry could actually help you close more deals and maybe even save clients money. There is always a chance a sale might not go through, especially in today’s wild interest rate market. It’s often presented as a percentage of the fair market value.

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Purchase and sale agreement Title Proof of funds Pre-approval 97