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Home Inspection: Why You Need One

Louisville Homes

One reason why closing on a home may take some time is the home inspection. So, what is a home inspection, and when and why is it necessary? Home Inspection 101. So what exactly is a home inspection? So what exactly is a home inspection? The home inspection will take several hours to complete.

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What to Know About an FHA Appraisal

Realty Biz

Preparing For an FHA Inspection Before your FHA loan can be approved, your buying home must be inspected and appraised. The FHA wants to ensure the home is worth the money you are willing to pay. The inspection will check the roof is in a good enough condition, the water is drinkable, and many other things.

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Are Pre-listing Home Inspections Worth It? Here’s What Sellers Need to Know

HomeLight

The home inspections process is often one of the greatest obstacles to closing a swift sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home inspection issues were responsible for 11% of delayed contracts and 9% of contract terminations in 2021. Pre-listing home inspections are just like standard inspections.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Louisiana

HomeLight

Before listing your home, you will need to fill out the Louisiana Residential Property Disclosure so that potential buyers are aware of what they are getting into. According to the document, “a seller of residential real property shall furnish buyers with a Property Disclosure Document.” No Is a real estate attorney required?

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Virginia

HomeLight

A good time to fill out a Residential Property Disclosure Statement is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer so that you know it’s taken care of. According to the document, “owners must disclose to prospective purchasers of residential real property.” Yes Is a real estate attorney required? increase over the year prior.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Oklahoma

HomeLight

Fast facts about selling a house ‘as is’ in Oklahoma Median sales price in Oklahoma $235,000 Average days on market (DOM) for Oklahoma 44 days Disclosures Oklahoma law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement. MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”?

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What is Covered Under a Builder Warranty in New Construction Homes?

Realty Biz

All VA and FHA loans require that a brand new construction home carry a warranty before the loan will be approved. Some state laws will have requirements as to what needs to be covered under warranty by builders of new construction residential developments. How State Laws Can Affect Warranty.