HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A down payment is money that a buyer will pay at closing, usually expressed as a percentage of the home’s total purchase price. FHA loans. A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is a government-backed mortgage loan. USDA loans. Does it really have to be 20%? The minimum down payment is 3.5%.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2021

You will just need to prepare for some additional complexities, such as: Taxes: It’s not a guarantee that you’ll owe taxes, but you may have to report a “gift of equity” that exceeds a certain amount to the IRS. Financing hoops: You may face additional scrutiny from the lender if your buyer will use a mortgage for their purchase.

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HomeLight

JUNE 13, 2022

You need to save up money for a down payment and closing costs (which are calculated as a portion of your purchase price), but home prices just keep going up — so when you finally reach your goal, you realize that the goalposts have moved, and the hill is even taller than you thought. for an FHA loan. Let’s dive right in!

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

It’s the first financial move you’ll make in securing your new home purchase. Since a down payment is, as the term suggests, the amount of money you’re putting down on the purchase of your home, your mortgage lender will need to see proof of these funds fairly early on in the approval process. Let’s jump in! Property taxes. Escrow fee.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

JoAnn and her business partner and husband, Thomas “Tom” Jacobs, have sold real estate in Tallahassee, Florida, for more than 24 years and have completed the sale of 100% of their listings. Sellers are interested in listing their home ‘as is’ because they want a sale with an easy transaction and a lot less hassle,” says Tom.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Plus, if you do decide to take the leap, you’ll be ready to tackle your home purchase like a pro. Are you open to doing some sweat equity in the beginning?” Painting walls and replacing floors can add instant equity to your home — but these jobs require hard work, and they’re not for the buyer who wants a flawless, move-in ready abode.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 12, 2022

HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform will provide a full cash offer for homes in almost any condition. Median sales price in California. As is” is a type of home sale where it’s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. And, of course, read the buying agreement carefully before signing.

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