HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

“If any repairs or upgrades are needed, line up any necessary contractors as soon as you decide to sell, because they are very busy right now and will have long lead times,” says Bill Samuel, a real estate investor with Blue Ladder Development. Make sure the baseboards are showing. Get the price right.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Department of Housing and Urban Development, when a seller accepts concessions, negotiations tend to increase the price of the home by at least a fraction of the seller concession. Most purchase agreements include an inspection contingency, or a time period when the buyer has the option to inspect the property for deficiencies.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2021

Future developments: Research any commercial land purchases or leases in the area and see how they fit in with your desires. After the inspection, you’ll receive a detailed report along with a summary of any issues. You and your real estate agent can then discuss whether or not the inspection changes your desire to purchase the home.

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HomeLight

APRIL 12, 2022

In 2021, as many as 29% of buyers waived their inspection contingency and 88% did not request that their seller make any repairs. Developing a staging and marketing strategy. Updating and upgrading the condition of your property. Many buyers dream of purchasing a move-in ready home.

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HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

An inspection can tell you upfront the exact issues with the house so you know what money you might have to spend down the line. It’s also wise to add an inspection contingency in your purchase contract , so if the inspection shows more repairs than you expected, you can walk away.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Condominium, Co-op, or shared cost development. If a buyer requests further deductions to the price based on their inspection, you may be able to point to how the estimated cost of certain repairs was already baked into the list price. I’ll give an inspection contingency, that’s it. Roads, streets, and alleys.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

SmartMove Connecticut : Connecticut’s Housing Development Fund (HDF) SmartMove program allows first-time homebuyers the opportunity to purchase a home with as little as 1.0% Homebuyers must already be prequalified through a CHFA approved lender, and are required to attend a homebuyer education class prior to closing. Years of Experience.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

There isn’t a standard format required for all appraisal reports, however, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have developed standard appraisal report forms that are often used. The inspection usually does not affect the mortgage loan, while an appraisal might. How long is an appraisal good for?

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) maintains a list of its foreclosure homes. Your agent will help you write up a bid or offer and advise you on contingencies to include. But if the inspection turns up anything gnarly, with an inspection contingency, you can walk away from the sale.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Hayward: Buyers looking to get in on a developing neighborhood with lower prices will find that Hayward fits the bill. While it is not always recommended to completely waive contingencies to impress a seller, you might consider pairing down to just the inspection contingency and financing contingency to remain competitive.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website to find the FHA loan limit in the county where you’re shopping for a home. While it is not always recommended to completely waive contingencies to impress a seller, you might consider pairing down to just the inspection contingency and financing contingency to remain competitive.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Buyers are flocking to this tropical oasis thanks to the increase in remote jobs and local development enhancing the region’s offerings. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home inspection issues were responsible for 11% of delayed contracts and 9% of contract terminations in 2021.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Once you get your value estimate, we’ll help you connect with a top local agent, who will help you develop a smart pricing strategy and will give an accurate value based on a comparative market analysis. Says Ruiz, “Even new home builders won’t allow for contingent sales now, unless you use an iBuyer company that they’re partnered with.”.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

As concrete foundations settle on sandy soil, houses may develop settlement cracks and other foundation issues. With a cash home buyer, there are usually no financing or inspection contingencies typically found in traditional real estate contracts. Both parties sign a contract and submit it to a title company.

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HomeLight

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). According to both Barker and Davis, the home inspection is when most code violations are discovered.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

You’ll need to crunch the numbers to develop a realistic budget for Arlington’s housing market. . The high cost and limited availability of land mean most residents live in vertical developments. Waive home inspection contingencies — but NOT the home inspection. Waive appraisal and finance contingencies.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

If you want to sell property that is part of a development, odds are you’re already part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) that runs the whole thing. Home inspection report. A typical home inspection takes a few hours for a regular house, then the report takes about 3-4 days to complete. Homeowners Association (HOA) documents.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Additionally, the south end of the valley has land available for residential development so you’ll find modern homes with more square footage and larger lot sizes that aren’t available in downtown or center of the valley. have a presence here, just to name a few). Higher education and healthcare. Millennium appeal.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

With a cash home buyer, there are usually no financing or inspection contingencies typically found in traditional real estate contracts. So you won’t be holding your breath until the buyer’s loan approval comes through or be on the hook for needed repairs discovered during the home inspection.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You have developed this foolproof system, and you say this gets you 200% ROI for your clients. Takeaway number one: When you visit the estate property, do a comprehensive elective inspection, which will virtually eliminate the need for a buyer inspection contingency. Yeah, exactly. Lisa: There’s something here.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 2, 2020

About 1 percent of Redfin customers waived either a financing or inspection contingency last month. New York City's Expanding Luxury Development. New York’s rent control laws don’t apply to luxury units, and developers have chosen to build these instead of the affordable housing the city needs. High rental rates.

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