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Should I Waive the Mortgage Contingency in My Offer?

HomeLight

Discover the Innovative Way to Buy Your Next Home Before Selling Your Current Home Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. We’ll review the risks involved, offer a real-life example, and provide strategies to mitigate these risks.

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What Does ‘Under Contract’ Mean on a Home Listing?

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After you open escrow and the buyer submits a good faith earnest money deposit, some or all of the following contingencies may need to be addressed: The financing contingency will appear in contracts where a buyer needs to finalize a mortgage loan to purchase the home.

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Real Estate Markets Dictate Adding or Waiving Appraisals

Realty Biz

Sometimes a lender will waive the requirement of an appraisal when they know there is significant equity in the property. Generally, lenders will consider forgoing the appraisal when there is more than 25 percent equity in the home. The buyer pays for the appraisal as part of their closing costs.

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Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Expert Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property

Redfin

Consider area potential and long-term equity gains Buying your first investment property doesn’t necessarily mean it will be where you reside. When considering where to purchase, you’ll want to think about a location’s potential and the possible long-term equity gains associated with the area.

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Buying a Foreclosure at a Home Auction? Here’s How Much You’ll Probably Spend

HomeLight

A home equity loan or line of credit. For the best chances at a winning bid, you’ll need to have cash in hand — or at least a cashier’s check that includes a significant earnest money deposit ready to be paid out that day. There may also be other financial claims or liens on the house. A lien due to unpaid taxes.

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51 Brilliant Real Estate Tips for Buyers to Edge Past the Competition

HomeLight

Mortgage insurance is extremely common for first-time buyers, and it’s often the fastest way to achieve homeownership and start building equity today, rather than waiting until you’ve saved up 20% — an unrealistic feat for many buyers. And with most loans, you can drop mortgage insurance when you reach 20% equity.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in Colorado

HomeLight

Earnest money. The earnest money deposit is typically a small amount of money that goes into an escrow account to show that the buyer is serious. You can even tap into your home’s equity — HomeLight can provide a downpayment loan on your new home.