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How Can You Purchase A Tenanted Property And Ensure Vacant Possession?

Toronto Realty Blog

The property is a 1-bed, 1-bath condo on Queen’s Quay for which John pays $2,160.40, after the rent was raised by the legal amount after the conclusion of the first full year. Peter tells John, “I wanted to let you know that I am going to list the condo for sale.” And what does Bob the Buyer do?

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These Rent-to-Own Homes Programs to Help You Get Into That House

HomeLight

Through the Home Partners program, prospective rent-to-own homebuyers start by filling out a pre-qualification application. If approved, they move to submit a full application. Buyers will need to meet Home Partners’ minimum FICO requirement, which varies by market, and a maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) of 45% to be approved.

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Cleaning Up The Condominium Industry! (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

Picture yourself as a naive investor, hearing about how pre-construction condos are a great way to make money, and you’ve gained “VIP” access to this launch, you have your purple wrist-band, you’re inside looking at floor plans, but units keep selling! Because that unit had sold. And by whom? January 27th, 2015.

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Best Real Estate Websites For Buyers And Sellers In 2020

Marco Santarelli

® offers a comprehensive list of for-sale properties, as well as the information and tools to make informed real estate decisions. For example, it provides a quick snapshot of local markets like the median sale price and average price per square foot so you can estimate what a house is worth on the market in good condition.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in South Carolina: A FSBO Guide

HomeLight

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in South Carolina are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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Selling a House for a Job Relocation: Tips, Tools, and Taxes

HomeLight

Simple Sale provides cash offers for homes nationwide for when a traditional listing doesn’t work. If you purchased the home recently, such as a year or two ago, it’s possible you haven’t built up much equity yet. Use: You lived in the property for at least two of the last five years. Stressed About a Quick Job Move?

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How to Become a Landlord: A 16-Step Beginner’s Guide

Redfin

Landlord-tenant laws usually cover things like: Lease agreement limitations. As a landlord, you’ll probably finance your purchase differently than you would if you were buying it as your primary residence. Depending on the market and lender, you may need a 15%, 20%, or 25% down payment to purchase the rental property.