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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

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Interest rates can spike unexpectedly which can affect qualification if the loan is not locked, or the buyer’s credit score or income can change, causing the underwriter to reject the loan. A property survey shows the boundary lines of a home determined by a qualified land surveyor. How it can delay closing. Problems with the title.

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

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Earnest money deposit. Also known as a “good faith deposit,” it’s the amount of money a buyer puts in escrow to show their commitment to purchase a property. One example is someone using a private road to access their own land. Pre-approval. Related Article. Eminent domain. Encroachment.