HomeLight

MAY 26, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors®, only 22% of residential sales are cash sales, so it’s likely that you’re taking out a mortgage to finance your home purchase. This due diligence protects the lender in case you default and they need to recover their costs. A home inspection : . What is a home appraisal?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Before you bid, it’s a good idea to run a title search , which will give you an indication of any liens on the home. In areas with a lot of residential demand, flippers or future landlords may crowd foreclosure auctions hoping to snag a deal — just like you. Constantine recommends you do your due diligence.

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Redfin

APRIL 13, 2022

Simply put, a rent-to-own home is a residential property that you agree to live in as a rental for a set number of years with the option to purchase the house at the end of the rental term. Another upfront cost you should consider is paying for a home appraisal and home inspection. What is a rent-to-own home?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Do your due diligence. As of 2019, foreign buyers’ purchases made up 38% of all residential real estate sales in Miami (compared to just 5% nationally), and 63% of foreign buyers paid cash (compared to 41% nationally), according to the Miami Association of Realtors. The buyer runs a title search on the property.

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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. Home inspections. Negotiable contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Although it’s not as sure of a bet, you could also attract a regular residential buyer who has enough liquid assets to buy a house outright. Beyond doing your due diligence online, it’s also a good idea to pick up the phone and put a voice to the business. Inspection period. Step 6: Pass the inspection.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. Clear title. Due diligence period.

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