HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2021

As a buyer, that means you have to do your due diligence from both a practical and contractual perspective. What does due diligence mean in residential real estate? That’s why we’ve put together this guide to due diligence for a homebuyer. Free Homebuying Due Diligence Checklist.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When you begin an online search for a home, you may find some sale statuses you don’t fully understand. It is fairly obvious what is meant when homes have a status of “for sale” or “sold,” but some statuses may not be as clear. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer?

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Real estate transactions often feature contingency clauses that allow both parties to back out of the sale under the circumstances stipulated in the contract. One common type you’ll encounter is a sale and settlement contingency. However, they’re no guarantee that your house will sell. Cash Purchases.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s in the air, but it doesn’t grow until it lands on something that’s moist.”. Even if it’s not legally required, the seller could still face issues with the sale because the mold issue could come to light and could put the sale in jeopardy. But if they don’t want to handle it, they may offer you a credit on the sale.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

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. Contingencies are clauses in real estate contracts stipulating that certain conditions must be met before the deal can close. Why do sellers love cash so much?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Reports from the National Association of Realtors show that nearly a quarter of existing home sales were made with all-cash in the spring of 2021 — but how do you go about finding your cash buyer? Our guide aims to address the urgency of needing cash with the level of thought and care that a sale of this weight requires. Good bones.

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