Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Many buyers and sellers are not well educated about the intricacy of some real estate contingency clauses. Given they are significant legal terms in a purchase and sale, it is essential to have a strong working knowledge of how they work. Most buyers will have a home inspection contingency in their contract.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

Is it a yard sale? No…it’s a for sale sign!!! A “for sale by owner,” or FSBO (pronounced “fizz-bo”) home, is a home that is being sold by its owner who hasn’t hired a listing agent. A “for sale by owner,” or FSBO (pronounced “fizz-bo”) home, is a home that is being sold by its owner who hasn’t hired a listing agent.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Why do sellers love cash so much?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

It’s the first financial move you’ll make in securing your new home purchase. And it’s a lot of money, so you’re probably wondering: When do you actually have to give the down payment to the seller? Down payment due dates can be a bit of a gray area. When is the down payment due? Let’s jump in! Property taxes.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Do you need to connect with cash home buyers in Houston for a fast sale? Perhaps you’re relocating for your dream job in two weeks, but you don’t have the time or money to replace the roof on your University Place ranch that has sprung a leak. The newbie with little experience doesn’t have the money to keep it long term.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As the term implies, a contingent offer proposes a deal that can only be brought to fruition if certain conditions are met. As you’d likely imagine, some contingencies are negotiable, while others simply are not. Home inspections. So can a financing contingency be negotiable? Sales contingency.

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