Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Ill share everything you need to keep the homebuying process running smoothly from your first meeting to closing and beyond. From choosing a property to navigating the closing process, youll need to do a deep dive into their wants, needs, and deal breakers. Think of this as building a roadmap for their homebuying journey.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You’ve got an incredible opportunity to make the most of this deal, if only you can avoid tripping up before closing. The “best” component refers to all the other terms included in a contract that can be tweaked to sweeten the deal — such as waived contingencies , putting down more cash upfront , or offering a more flexible closing date.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

GSFA Platinum® Down Payment Assistance Program – Down payment and closing cost assistance up to 5.0% GSFA OpenDoors® Down Payment Assistance Program – Down payment and/or closing cost assistance up to 7% of mortgage loan amount. and 3% respectively to help with the down payment and closing costs. Daniel Real.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For one, as a general practice, a closing takes an average of 50 days. So Giudice’s willingness to wait an additional 200-plus days in sale pending status was quite unusual—and probably a bad move on her part. . Granted, there are some circumstances where a home sale might warrant a more extended closing.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 30, 2021

Answer your questions about relevant contingencies, earnest money deposits, and closing costs. The agent should suggest a price that’s close to the determined “ market value.” Your days on market keep creeping up, exceeding the market average. You have lots of traffic but no offers.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

How many sales did they close in the last few months? A quick glance at a few of their online profiles gives you a good idea of their market activity. Q: What is your “days on market” average? A: The days on market is the number of days, on average, for the agent to sell a home. It’s a huge red flag.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

Ready to hit the market, buy your dream home and conquer this whole homeownership thing? But there’s so much to keep track of along the way: hiring an agent, getting a mortgage, making offers, and closing the deal. They’ll have specialized market information that others won’t. Don’t forget to budget for closing costs.

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