Inspection Land Mortgages 
Housing Wire
JUNE 16, 2025
Massachusetts homebuyers will soon be protected from being pressured into waiving home inspections under new regulation. It also prevents sellers from accepting offers if they are informed in advance that the buyer intends to forgo an inspection. A home inspection is an important step in buying a property.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 13, 2024
In these contracts – also known as “land contracts” or “bond for deed” –the seller retains the legal title to a home until the borrower completes all the payments, leading to some “traps,” according to the CFPB. Home prices are usually inflated, inspections are not made, and loans have high interest rates and balloon payments.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Secure a mortgage pre-approval As a rule of thumb, its best to have your clients obtain a mortgage pre-approval prior to setting up any searches and conducting property tours. Clarify key steps like inspections, appraisals, and the importance of meeting deadlines and any impacts of missing them.
The Close
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Buying vacant land can be a wise investment with great returns if you plan carefully and understand what’s involved. While land can be a relatively cheap and low-effort investment compared to a house, making money from it might be trickier. Check access: Make sure you have legal access to the land. It helps to be in the know.
Housing Wire
MARCH 7, 2022
The deed then, as now, is a token, be it a piece of paper or PDF that represents the transfer of land. between signing a contract to buy a home and purchase closing is 50 days, according to a September 2021 report from ICE Mortgage Technology. Canada, Australia and the UK have what’s called a land registry,” he said.
Housing Wire
APRIL 15, 2025
Some criminals comb through public records to identify vacant lots or mortgage -free homes, then impersonate the rightful owner in dealings with real estate agents. Physically inspect vacant properties or have someone do so periodically. Ask neighbors to report suspicious activity around your land or home.
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