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How to Win a Bidding War: The 3 Cs of Writing Better Offers

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I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. And, you know, but let’s be real, right?

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Win More Bidding Wars: The 3 Cs of Writing Better Offers

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I basically explain, like the five parts on offer are price, earnest money, down payment, close date, and then there’s this miscellaneous bucket which includes a bunch of other things, you know, inspection period, appraisal contingency, repairs, personal property, rent back, etc. And, you know, but let’s be real, right?

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How to Buy a House in San Diego: 14 Steps to Close the Sale

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website to find the FHA loan limit in the county where you’re shopping for a home. Special programs VA loans: For veterans, service members, and surviving spouses. Loans backed by the VA offer 0% down payments for those who qualify.

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