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Home, Sour Home: How Homebuyers Can Avoid a ‘Lemon’

HomeLight

But there are protections in place that are designed to prevent the sale of a “lemon” house equivalent. Inspections. Home inspections are the best way for a buyer to prevent getting a “lemon” house. Basic home inspections don’t cover everything , though. Is there a lemon law for houses? Seller disclosures.

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Your Guide to Buying a Home in the Sunshine State of Florida

HomeLight

As far as home styles go, new construction is trending toward a country style, says Raymer. Buyers will also find a lot of coastal home designs, as well as a good number of condos and townhomes. Contingencies: Financing, home inspection, and appraisal. Order inspections and appraisal. Closing date.

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A Fail-Proof System for Estate Sale Listing Success

HomeLight

So, elective inspections are typically things like the roof, sewer lateral, WDO or wood-destroying organisms, and the contractor inspection. A contractor inspection we’ll save until the very end, until after we’ve remedied, and painted, and cleaned, and what have you. There’s no inspections.

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NYC Real Estate Market 2020 Overview

Marco Santarelli

The report compares year-over-year key housing metrics of the “New York City” from June 2020 with June 2019. Home sales in the city of New York, NY in June 2020 were down 46 percent from last June. About 1 percent of Redfin customers waived either a financing or inspection contingency last month.

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Incite a Bidding War: How to Get Multiple Offers on Your Home in 2021

Redfin

Schedule a pre-listing inspection. Having a pre-listing inspection allows you to attract serious buyers and gives you an advantage over other sellers before your home even hits the market. It’s common practice for the buyer to request a home inspection as one of their contingencies when submitting an offer.