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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. Problems with the title. Minimizing clouds in a title search requires the seller to be proactive. How it can delay closing.

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How to Buy a House in the Bay Area: 14 Steps to Close the Sale

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Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. During this time, review your credit score and determine if it’s considered excellent, good, fair, or poor.

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How to Buy a House in San Diego: 14 Steps to Close the Sale

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Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. During this time, review your credit score and determine if it’s considered excellent, good, fair, or poor.

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Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership. A title search helps create that chain and is usually conducted by a lawyer or title company.