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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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Under Contract vs. Pending: A Home Buyer’s Guide to Status Tags

HomeLight

What buyer contingencies might put a listing back on the market? What home contingency missteps should you avoid when making an offer? An appraisal contingency allows the buyer to either renegotiate their offer or freely walk away from the agreement if the appraisal comes in under the contracted offer price.

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What Does ‘Under Contract’ Mean on a Home Listing?

HomeLight

The appraisal contingency is a clause that gives the lender the opportunity to have an appraisal done and ensure the amount the buyer is offering for the house is fair market value. This is common when the buyer needs equity proceeds from their existing home to buy their new home.

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On the House: Is 2023 the Year To Finally Buy a Home?

Realtor.com

Inventory levels are still low, but there are more homes coming on the market; the bidding wars and mind-boggling offers over the asking price have died down; and buyers can once again insist on inspections, contingencies, and repairs before the deal closes. “That’s easy,” said a fellow writer.

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The Top 9 Contingencies to Consider in Your Offer When Buying a Home

Redfin

Though you can technically add any contingency you want to an offer, here are the 9 most common homebuying contingencies to consider. 1) Home inspection contingency. As the buyer you should always order a home inspection. 2) Appraisal contingency. 3) Financing contingency. 4) Home sale contingency.

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The Pros and Cons of Making an All-Cash Offer on A House

HomeLight

For most people, this means a checking, savings, or money market account. This is important: if your real estate agent puts in an all-cash offer on your behalf, they will not include a financing contingency. The inspection contingency : As a cash buyer, an inspection contingency is optional.

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How to Sell a House As Is When You’re Done Getting Nickel and Dimed

HomeLight

The purchase contract will most likely still include an inspection contingency , which gives buyers a built-in window to walk away. Under the inspection contingency, the buyer asks you to repair it (even though you listed as is). If you have to go back on the market, you may have to sell for less money.

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