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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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

You can put so much effort into prepping your house for sale that you forget what happens after you receive an offer. Putting your John Hancock on a home sale contract might feel like the completion of a major financial deal, but it’s actually just the beginning of the home sale process. What does “sale pending” mean?

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 7, 2020

If a homeowner fails to keep up with their mortgage payments, the lender can begin foreclosure proceedings, and the sale of foreclosed homes can sometimes be a bargain to home buyers. As an example, below are some of the steps involved in the sale of a foreclosed home that you need to be aware of. How to Buy Foreclosed Homes.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Whatever your reason for needing a quick sale without making a substantial investment, the Orlando real estate market is teeming with cash buyers ready to make a deal no matter your home’s condition. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready.

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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. The title isn’t clear.

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HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

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 example: Let’s say a property is listed as-is, and a home inspection finds a leaky roof and foundation issues. As-is, where-is. The first is the seller’s disclosure.

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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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