HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Before you bid, it’s a good idea to run a title search , which will give you an indication of any liens on the home. In a robust real estate market — one with lots of interested buyers, lots of investors , and lots of potential for profit — the number of bidders competing for the auctioned home can drive up the price.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Real estate contract contingencies are commonly associated with getting a mortgage, as lenders tend to do their due diligence on a property before they’ll put up the money for it. The title isn’t clear. However important title searches are, they can reveal issues that delay closing. Tenant issues.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

The Greater Houston area is expected to continue being a hot investor marketplace this year as its 7.2 Learn more: 7 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Houston However, first-time or fair-weather investors facing high interest rates and inflation have created some challenges in the Texas market.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

— turn four walls and a roof into money in the bank, without the need for inconvenient showings, nail-biting appraisals , or a 50-day closing. The main method is to request a cash offer from an investor or cash-buying company that will likely purchase your home “as is.” says Andy Kolodgie , a real estate investor in Washington, D.C.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This tool, also known as a like-kind exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on a sale. If you want to work with real estate investor clients, read our own Sean Moudry’s simple, yet thorough run down: “ How to Explain 1031 Exchange Rules to Your Clients.” Clear title. Due diligence period.

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