Realty Biz

JUNE 4, 2023

Investors, brokerage firms, builders, and in fact, modern-day buyers or sellers, mostly millennials, prefer using online routes to manage and close transactions. What's more, virtual data rooms make sure that realtors easily collaborate with their teammates, the firm's management, investors, and everyone involved in the deal.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

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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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Problems come up during inspection. 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. But understand that inspections can delay the deal. The title isn’t clear.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Complete inspections: If the deal moves forward, the cash buyer may still perform steps like the inspection and appraisal — it all depends on who you work with and how they operate. Even if you’re selling “as is”, an inspection could still be required. Check their BBB rating.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

In addition, 34% of Florida housing units are occupied by renters, so the state remains a hotspot for investor activity. Niakin says that most agents have a broad network of active investors. Do your due diligence. There seems to be an endless amount of cash buyers searching for their next deal. Property investors.

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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. Sometimes you still have the ability to back out.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

With the help of a local real estate agent and some seasoned San Antonio real estate investors, we created this guide to give you a head-start to finding a San Antonio cash buyer for your home. Affordable housing sparks investor activity in San Antonio. Affordable housing sparks investor activity in San Antonio. Hot climate.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

One investor I work with works solely in the rent-to-own arena, because they have it as their mission to supply good and fair housing to people who don’t have the means to purchase right now,” says Labus. Her investor client believes that everyone deserves to live in a place they can be proud of and be treated with dignity.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

But this isn’t a time to skip your due diligence — be sure that you fully understand the rules of the auction and what the payment terms are if you’re the successful bidder. Buy title insurance. Though you’ve — hopefully — already had a title search conducted on the property, now is the time to purchase title insurance.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2023

Cash investors typically pay anywhere from 50% to 70% of market value. Inspections Many cash buyers will perform an inspection or onsite evaluation — it depends on whom you work with and how they operate. Even if you’re selling “as is,” a home inspection could still be required.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

The Greater Houston area is expected to continue being a hot investor marketplace this year as its 7.2 Learn more: 7 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Houston However, first-time or fair-weather investors facing high interest rates and inflation have created some challenges in the Texas market.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

The main method is to request a cash offer from an investor or cash-buying company that will likely purchase your home “as is.” Your buyer could be an investor who plans to turn your home into a rental, an iBuyer (instant buyer) that provides quick offers online, or a house flipper who plans to remodel and resell the property for a profit.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This tool, also known as a like-kind exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on a sale. If you want to work with real estate investor clients, read our own Sean Moudry’s simple, yet thorough run down: “ How to Explain 1031 Exchange Rules to Your Clients.” Clear title. Due diligence period.

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