Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

According to Redfin’s Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather, “mortgage rates are as low as they may ever get, so if you are able to buy a home now, you can take advantage of low rates before they rise.” 1) Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan. Be Ready to Act Instantly in a Seller’s Market. 2) Get a Great Real Estate Agent.

Pre-approval

HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

You found your new home and want to avoid carrying two mortgages. Cash vs. financing : Cash offers usually result in a faster sale than mortgage-backed offers; if speed is an important aspect of the sale, this could make a significant difference. Carrying costs of paying mortgage, utilities, and insurance.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

By waiting, you risk increasing interest rates that limit the number of qualified buyers as well as the size mortgage that lenders will approve. With interest rates still relatively low, 44% of top agents predict that buyers will lock in their mortgage rates early in the year , according to HomeLight’s 2022 Housing Market Preview.

Pre-approval

The Close

APRIL 28, 2022

Born from the needs of mortgage buyers to compete with cash buyers, cash lenders will buy a home with cash then allow the buyer to refinance or purchase the property after closing. Once a buyer is qualified with a cash lender like Homeward Mortgage , they can select a house and Homeward will place a cash offer on the property.

Rent back

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A mortgage is a 15- to 30-year commitment, unless you sell or refinance. For example, a 1% difference in your mortgage rate could bump your monthly payment up around $100 a month, costing you $30,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Step 4: Get preapproved for a mortgage. Step 3: Shop around for lenders.

Inspection

The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. Also, understand the difference between a prequalifying and a pre-approval letter.

Pre-approval

Redfin

JULY 30, 2020

In New York City, some sellers aren’t even allowing buyers into their homes until they’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage, according to local Redfin agent Martin Freiman. . They sent a Seattle-based relative to attend an in-person showing and the pre-inspection, submitted an offer at 6:20 p.m.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 4, 2023

In 2023, despite a cooling housing market and high mortgage rates, turnkey homes are in demand and selling fast. With prices still much higher than they were pre-pandemic, buyers don't have much room in their budgets for costly repairs, and they want a home that is move-in ready.

Sales

HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs you might have as well. It’s important, especially for first-time buyers, to have someone in both the real estate side and in the mortgage side of things who will represent you and help you navigate.” Loans are between 3%-3.5%

Closing

HomeLight

MARCH 28, 2022

Home equity is a homeowner’s financial stake in their property that they own free of their mortgage loan obligation.). When you sell, you’ll need to ensure that the value of your home will cover your outstanding mortgage balance in addition to selling expenses amounting to around 6%-10%. of time after you sell.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While everyone wants to make money when they sell, you might have other goals — selling quickly due to a relocation, or getting a rent back period. HomeLight Home Loans — We also offer mortgage loans with a dedicated loan officer, fully underwritten pre-approval, no lender fees, and an earnest money guarantee.

Agents

Redfin

JULY 28, 2020

The decision to do so should be made carefully with the guidance of a trusted real estate agent, who can also advise on the possibility of doing a pre-inspection before submitting an offer. A pre-inspection allows a homebuyer to learn about any potential issues a home might have before making an offer without the inspection contingency.

Inspection contingency

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

If the lender is one youve worked with before, be sure to inform the listing agent about that relationship and reassure them that this mortgage lender is reputable and unlikely to have any issues. Do a pre-inspection This may or may not be popular in your market, but here in the Boston area, we see this fairly often.

Inspection contingency