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How to Spot Serious Foundation Trouble

Hank Miller Team

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. There are more buyers waiving due diligence and purchasing homes "as is" than ever before.

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What’s the Deal with Making a Cash Offer on a House?

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The lender usually also requires additional contingencies before they’ll approve the loan, such as an appraisal contingency to make sure the home is worth the amount they are loaning you to buy it, and an inspection contingency to see if there are any potential problems.

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5 Keys To Know About an ‘As Is’ Home Sale Before You Try One

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A home inspection is part of a buyer’s due diligence. In fact, 95% of purchased homes undergo an inspection before closing. By saying your sale is “as is,” you’re not preventing a buyer from requesting an inspection , just signaling that no matter what the inspection finds, you don’t want to negotiate on price.

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13 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Foreclosure

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Prices can be more difficult to negotiate on bank-owned properties for the reasons stated above, and also because any offers often have to be reviewed by several members of the bank, who all in turn have to answer to shareholders or investors. Make sure the offer includes any important contingencies, such as an inspection contingency.

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Think The Cash Closing Process Is Always Fast? 11 Delays Buyers Should Watch Out For

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Contingencies are clauses in real estate contracts stipulating that certain conditions must be met before the deal can close. 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. Tenant issues.

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Find Cash Home Buyers in Orlando for a Fast, Simple Sale

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We’ve gathered insights from top real estate agents and investors to create this guide navigating Orlando’s cash home buyer market so you can sell your property in as fast a timeframe as you require. But Orlando’s cooling real estate climate with interest rates that nearly doubled since last year has taken its toll on investor activity. “In

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How to Buy a Home As-Is and Make Sure You’re Protected

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However, it’s vital to do your due diligence before buying a home as-is to protect yourself or you might just end up wasting your investment on a money pit. 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. Great for investors or cash buyers.

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