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Fighting Against Real Estate Fraud

The Residential Specialist

Lisa Paffrath, CRS, broker/owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Grand View North in Flagstaff, Arizona, works near the Grand Canyon with a lot of vacant land. She also personally experienced an attempt to pull a bait-and-switch with deposits. Further, certain transactions may be more likely to entice crooks.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home in Texas in 14 Steps

HomeLight

Nicknamed the Lone Star state, Texas is the second most populous state in the country and the second largest state in land mass. Get creative with your offer — you may want to offer a larger earnest money deposit, schedule a quick closing, or even consider letting the seller rent the house back from you for a certain period of time.

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How to Make Your Offer More Competitive!

CT Homes

Landing your dream home is now about timing, contract structure and submitting the strongest offer possible as soon as you can. If you are using lender financing, the more money down the more likely your loan will be accepted. In addition to down payment on your loan you should consider increasing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market. A land surveyor will be sent to the property to ensure there are no violations. This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close.

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How to Make Your Offer More Competitive!

CT Homes

Landing your dream home is now about timing, contract structure and submitting the strongest offer possible as soon as you can. If you are using lender financing, the more money down the more likely your loan will be accepted. In addition to down payment on your loan you should consider increasing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

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How to Make Your Offer More Competitive!

CT Homes

Landing your dream home is now about timing, contract structure and submitting the strongest offer possible as soon as you can. If you are using lender financing, the more money down the more likely your loan will be accepted. In addition to down payment on your loan you should consider increasing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Georgia?

HomeLight

If the buyer isn’t satisfied with the deal, then they may back out and receive a refund of their earnest money deposit. F307 Georgia Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement – Lot/Land. Per the purchasing contract, any problems the buyer identifies can be brought to the seller for further negotiation.