HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Buyers with lower credit scores or lower down payments can sometimes get an FHA loan even if they can’t get approved for a conventional loan. You’ll either need a mortgage or cash (with proof of funds). HUD-approved housing counseling agencies provide advice on the process and can help you explore financing options.

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Earnest money deposit FHA loan Pre-approval Finance 77

HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Ramcharitar says sellers also pay 2% of the sales price for closing costs and another 2% for title insurance. He adds that negotiations and home inspection issues could further reduce the price by 10%. Home-buying companies generally pick up the remainder of closing costs that total about 8% including title search and title insurance.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Murphy says some New Jersey towns offer full-day pre-K. Yet after the home inspection, they’ll ask the seller to fix the items even though the price reduction took them into account. She cautions that buyers can get a pre-approval letter online that’s not worth the paper it’s written on. List your home online.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Chain of title. As clients get ready for closing, they’ll hear a lot about the title. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Buyers may get pre-approved for a mortgage at the click of a button on a website, but might not have submitted the documentation. With our current climate of changing interest rates, that same pre-approval from a month ago may not be valid today for the price of their home,” Richter adds. Require everything in writing.

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Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 76

HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

FSBO sellers might want to hire a home inspector for a pre-listing inspection to ferret out any major issues, such as a tired roof, then fix those items before going to market, she adds. The average inspection costs about $325 , depending on your home’s size. This gives them time to handle minor repairs.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Most people who sell by owner will need to hire an attorney to review and prepare key documents and make sure paperwork is filled out properly, such as the seller’s disclosures , standard title insurance, a conveyance deed, and any transfer taxes. Invest in an appraisal or inspection. The paperwork can be stressful and overwhelming.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here are key considerations when considering an offer on your Louisiana home: Vet potential buyers by requiring a mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds. Johnson says, “You don’t need an attorney, but you may get one if you want to get the title. Somebody needs to run the title.”.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here are key considerations when considering an offer on your Nebraska home: Vet potential buyers by requiring a mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds. It’s more than an accepted offer, inspections, and close on the house. Require everything in writing. Remember you can counter-offer and negotiate.

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