Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. A recent article from Freddie Mac offers guidance on making an offer on a home in today’s market. The best way to know this is to reach out to your lender to get pre-approved for a loan early in the homebuying process. Listen to Your Real Estate Agent.

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HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

Most real estate contracts — or roughly 80% — contain contingencies , according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. What are the most common contingencies?

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2023

What buyer contingencies might put a listing back on the market? What home contingency missteps should you avoid when making an offer? Appraisal contingency: Lenders typically require an appraisal to confirm the home’s value before approving a mortgage loan.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 3, 2020

markets waived the inspection contingency , compared to just 13.2% of successful offers also waived the appraisal contingency, up from 17.4% The inspection contingency allows the buyer to cancel a purchase or request repairs are made to the property following a home inspection. In addition, 20.6%

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Real Trends

APRIL 11, 2023

Agents, has the fluctuating market made it more difficult to close deals this past year? Here are five seller concessions that I’m using that can help navigate today’s market: 1. Buyers may choose to use their seller’s concession towards costly repairs outlined in the inspection. You are certainly not alone.

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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. It creates uncertainties, especially for anxious sellers.

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Norada Real Estate

APRIL 15, 2023

Additionally, the type of financing being used, such as FHA or VA loans, can also impact the length of the under-contract period. Home Inspection Contingency One of the most common contingencies that can affect the length of the under-contract period is the home inspection contingency.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As a homebuyer entering a competitive real estate market, it’s likely you’ll encounter the term “non-contingent offer.” A non-contingent offer is often seen as a bold move in residential real estate transactions, signifying an offer to buy a property without certain conditions or “ contingencies ” that must be met first.

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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. ® economists expect home prices will rise 5.4% year over year in 2023.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 15, 2022

Buying a home in today’s competitive market can be a stressful experience, often most similar to the stress of planning a wedding or being fired. These survey results find, even when they are ultimately successful, a large share of buyers in today’s competitive market experience heartache and stress.”

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Question from Bethanny in WA: Hello Brian, the 2020 housing market has been afflicted with low inventory, rising home prices, endless bidding wars, and of course the coronavirus. The biggest variable will probably be employment levels that will determine the number of buyers chasing the limited number of homes on the market.

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Dwell Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

A seller might entertain other offers after a refusal, but won’t deal with another buyer until the contingent offer is settled in one way or another. Home inspection contingency A home inspection contingency could well be the most important one for home buyers.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

Let’s look at the most common contingencies in an offer and what they mean to buyers and sellers. Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase. Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause.

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Dwell Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

A seller might entertain other offers after a refusal, but won’t deal with another buyer until the contingent offer is settled in one way or another. Home inspection contingent offer A home inspection contingency could well be the most important one for home buyers.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 12, 2021

No wonder, a big number of prospective buyers have found themselves locked out of the market – especially first-time buyers – while others have been forced to stretch their budget beyond what they can comfortably afford. In August, they comprised just 29% of sales, far below the 40% of the market this segment traditionally makes up.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

That’s probably why the price was a little below the market average. Yeah, I’ve been studying the market for a while and knew what houses were selling for. I didn’t even include an inspection contingency. While it is not yet a buyer’s market, buyers are in a much better place than they were a few short months ago.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

For most people, this means a checking, savings, or money market account. To be clear, an all-cash offer means you won’t be getting a mortgage loan for any portion of the sale. This is important: if your real estate agent puts in an all-cash offer on your behalf, they will not include a financing contingency.

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Redfin

AUGUST 26, 2020

In case you’re thinking of waiving the home inspection contingency, you should also be aware that some lenders require a home inspection as a necessary step before they finalize your home loan. Home inspectors generally use a home inspection checklist to look for damage or other causes of concern. Local laws.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

An appraisal contingency protects the buyer because it allows you to back out from the contract if the appraised value doesn’t meet the agreed purchase price. A financing contingency, sometimes called a mortgage contingency, is put into place to give the buyer time to secure financing for their home purchase. Kick-out clause.

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Windemere Selling

MARCH 14, 2022

When selling your home, a buyer may make their offer with contingencies attached. Here are some common contingencies you might see in a buyer’s offer and what they mean for you. Even if a buyer is pre-approved for their mortgage , they may not be able to obtain the right loan for the home.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Home inspection: often called a due diligence contingency, will give the buyer rights to have the house inspected. Most buyers will have a home inspection contingency in their contract. Unless a buyer is paying cash, the mortgage contingency clause is almost always found in a purchase and sale agreement.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When a home is listed as “pending,” the contingencies have been met, and it is moving towards the closing date. When the house is marked as “sold,” it is no longer on the market. A “contingent” listing also means that the seller has accepted an offer, but some things still need to be completed on the way to closing.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

leading to bidding wars in many of the major markets. For instance, getting preapproved for a mortgage is imperative in the 2022 tight market. Eliminating this important contingency can be tricky, but it may be the only way to get your offer accepted in a competitive market. You generally see those in a normal market.”

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A strong seller’s market is a lot like dealing with the craziness of this pandemic. Hating to lose more than I wanted to win, I came up with these seven creative strategies to make any offer stand out in a seller’s market. In a seller’s market, your buyer is going to have to move fast once they find a home they love.

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The frenzied real estate market of '20-'21 exacerbated the issues found in normal markets. Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. The buyer is spending money and possibly losing the deal.

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Redfin

JANUARY 25, 2021

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. 6) Kick-out contingency.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Therefore, if you find a property that you really want to purchase but has been marked as “contingent,” it could be well worth your time to have your real estate agent check into where things are in the transaction. How is Contingent Different from Pending? Probate contingencies are far less common.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

That’s because “a buyer purchasing a home with a mortgage loan could still lose their financing, even with a solid preapproval letter. But if your cash is socked away in various places, like stocks or money market accounts, you’ll want to cash out those accounts and gather your money together. It’s one less way a deal could die.”.

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HomeLight

JUNE 29, 2021

Cash offers are becoming more common, especially in this extremely competitive market,” Latif says. Selling to a house flipper is an attractive option if you want to skip repairs and staging, but beware — home flippers turn large profits on houses by buying them for well below their market value. Traditional buyers.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

What is a Seller’s Market? A seller’s market is when there are more homebuyers in a particular area looking to purchase a home than actual houses listed for sale. A seller’s market usually results in rising home prices and stiffer competition among homebuyers. How has the pandemic affected the market?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 29, 2022

Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Different loan programs will require different down payment amounts, but you do not always need to put 20% down when buying a home. There are some fees involved including loan review and compliance fees.

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RIS Media

APRIL 12, 2021

A mortgage contingency will state that the buyer has a specific window of time (usually 30 to 60 days) from the date of the purchase agreement to line up a home loan. A home inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have an independent inspector check the house for problems. Contingency Timeframes May Vary.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. That may sound like a lot to add, but when your buyers roll it into their mortgage, it should not change their monthly payment so much that it prevents them from qualifying for their loan.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

Ready to hit the market, buy your dream home and conquer this whole homeownership thing? They’ll have specialized market information that others won’t. So understand that unless you’ve been earning 1099 income for more than two years, it may not help you qualify for a home loan. and 1% of your loan amount, annually.

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First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 8, 2021

According to the latest National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the typical home sold last year was on the market for just three weeks. In that case, the home has to go back on the market, pushing your timeline out even further. Buyer competition hit a peak earlier this year when Redfin reported 74.1%

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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you haven’t already, try hiring a real estate agent to market your home. And the more time your home spends on the market, the more it becomes a red flag to them. It’s possible that you’ve priced your home too steep compared to the market value or that the neighborhood itself is in decline. Lowball Offers.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of contingent , so you can see how it might affect a home you are looking to buy. How your real estate agent markets your property when an offer has been accepted can have vital implications. For example, some agents will mark your home contingent, while others will mark pending.

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