Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

Mortgage pre-approval is an essential step when buying a house. It gives you a clear understanding of your budget and helps you make informed decisions when searching for properties. During pre-approval, lenders carefully evaluate your financial information, including income, assets, credit history, and other relevant details.

Pre-approval 93

Pre-approval Debt-to-income ratio Mortgages Loans 93

Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted a survey in October 2022, revealing that approximately 7% of deals in the preceding three months got terminated before reaching the closing stage. During this stage, the buyer, seller, or their respective agents select an escrow agent who will oversee the process.

Purchase and sale agreement 75

Purchase and sale agreement Earnest money deposit Title search Pre-approval 75

Realtor.com

JANUARY 2, 2023

“It’s true, on the average, that new homes of similar sizes historically outprice pre-owned by about 16%,” says Stephen Haines , president of Artisan Built Communities. “Depending on the age of the pre-owned homes, one should understand the remaining life expectancy of these components,” says Haines.

New Construction 105

New Construction Construction Pre-approval Inspection 105

Easy Agent Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Is this a buyer who is dragging his/her feet getting pre-approved for a mortgage? Not even the homeowner who is redecorating to stage a home for sale? Trends: lighting, paint colors, furnishings, design, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Staging topics . Title search process and issues that may come up .

Staging 107

Staging Pre-approval Title search Agents 107

HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

More certainty: With a pre-offer walk-through, a cash home buyer can generally provide a firm cash offer that comes with few contingencies, or no contingencies at all. You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises.

Sales 81

Sales Investor Due diligence Renovation 81

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Staging: $78 to $109 per hour, or about $7,765 for a 2,000-square-foot home. Pre-listing inspection, if desired or needed: $279 to $400. In multiple-offer scenarios, Houston buyers might pay: Title insurance premiums estimated at around $2,200. Title search fees estimated at around $100 to $200.

Seller concession 80

Seller concession Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Inspection 80

HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Staging: $78 to $109 per hour , or about $7,765 for a 2,000-square-foot home. Pre-listing inspection, if desired or needed: $279 to $400. In multiple-offer scenarios, Austin buyers might pay: Title insurance premiums estimated at around $2,200. Title search fees estimated at around $100 to $200.

Seller concession 88

Seller concession Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Inspection 88