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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. The buyer is spending money and possibly losing the deal.

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Home, Sour Home: How Homebuyers Can Avoid a ‘Lemon’

HomeLight

Seller disclosures. In many states, seller disclosure forms are required to complete a real estate transaction. Each state has different requirements , but basically the seller is required to tell the buyer of any known problems with the house. Inspections. This isn’t recommended. This isn’t recommended.

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

HomeLight

You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises. With a cash home buyer, there are usually no financing or inspection contingencies typically found in traditional real estate contracts. The option period is negotiated between buyer and seller.

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25 Nightmare Scenarios That Can Disrupt Closing (And How to Avoid Them)

HomeLight

Suppose that property has become something that requires flood insurance and the seller didn’t know it because they never had to buy flood insurance — that could create a problem. So get a contract, then call for a home inspection, and then call the insurance company — those are the calls that you make before you do anything else.”.

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