HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

After you open escrow and the buyer submits a good faith earnest money deposit, some or all of the following contingencies may need to be addressed: The financing contingency will appear in contracts where a buyer needs to finalize a mortgage loan to purchase the home.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

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. Those desires don’t fluctuate like mortgage rates.

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The Buyer Is Not Pre-approved for a Loan. Although buyers are not required to be pre-approved for a loan in order to buy a house, expecting them to be is perfectly reasonable. As a seller, you will save valuable time when dealing with pre-approved buyers. If not, the deal falls through.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Before a mortgage is approved, lenders will have a property appraisal. On the buyer’s side, if a property’s appraised value is lower than the contract’s value, the mortgage may be declined; the mortgage may be approved if the buyer contributes cash up-front (to make up for the difference in value). Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

The overarching question, as you make your way down your pre-sale checklist , is likely something along the lines of: “How long is this going to take?”. Below are just some of the typical pre-listing preparations that Shapiro calls out as essential: Reduce clutter. In fact, it could even wipe out any equity you might stand to gain.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs to consider as well. He explains that owning a house is the most constructive and easiest way to build wealth, and even if you pay more now, you are still building equity, and will likely enjoy significant tax benefits.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

FSBO sellers in Colorado may consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. However, be aware that if you get a pre-listing inspection, you will be required to share relevant findings with buyers and how you did or did not address them. Get a pre-listing appraisal. Closing date.

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