HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, if you offer your friend a discount on your home – intentionally or not – it may be considered a “gift of equity” subject to gift taxes. That way, you can provide documentation to your tax advisor to determine if you made a gift of equity to your friend. Source: (Christina @ wocintechchat.com / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Do your due diligence. Before signing an offer, ask for proof of funds. The serious, professional, reliable home buyers will gladly show you legitimate proof of funds.”. The buyer runs a title search on the property. Also check to make sure the company is listed with the Better Business Bureau.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2021

If you’re using cash, you’ll have to show proof of funds with your offer. Then it’s a matter of completing your due diligence: clearing the home’s title , getting a home inspection , confirming the home’s price (through an independent appraisal, if you choose), and closing the transaction. What’s a cash offer?

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Airbnb owners get tired of paying management fees and dealing with customer complaints and negative ratings, but they have too little equity to sell the traditional way. Home-buying companies generally pick up closing costs including title search and title insurance that usually range from 1.5%

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Value-add is the process of remodeling a home or complex to increase the value and add equity,” Shipwash explains. “In Beyond doing your due diligence online, it’s also a good idea to pick up the phone and put a voice to the business. I’m not talking about a ‘proof of funds’ letter — those are easily manipulated,” he says. “If

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

You’ll get speed and convenience in exchange for some of the property’s equity,” says Naumann. Home-buying companies generally pick up the remainder of closing costs that total about 8% including title search and title insurance. The buyer does due diligence during the option period in Texas.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It generally results in a higher interest rate or additional points, but it’s a way for homeowners to leverage their equity in a property. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. Clear title. Due diligence period.

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