HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Because the entire sale hinges on securing this loan, it is a top criteria for closing, and it’s also the most common reason for a delay in the closing process. Repairs identified in the inspection. Dodge move.

Closing 111

Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 111

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. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

Purchase and sale agreement 79

Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Inspection 79

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

The CMA does a deep dive into how your property stacks up against the sale prices of nearby homes that are similar in size, style, age, and features. In a mortgage-backed transaction, a lender will require an appraisal as a condition of financing. Earnest money deposit. Inspection period.

Earnest money deposit 98

Earnest money deposit Inspection Proof of funds Inspection contingency 98