RIS Media

JANUARY 18, 2022

A title search may reveal a lien on the property, the buyer may be unable to get financing because of a low credit score or high debt-to-income ratio, or the house may appraise for less than the agreed-upon price. Common contingencies relate to a home inspection and financing, but there may be others.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

Many first-time home buyers have low credit scores and need help with high debt-to-income ratios. Consider your monthly income, expenses, and debt-to-income ratio when setting a budget for your new home. Navigating the home inspection and negotiation process is a critical step in buying a house.

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The Close

AUGUST 18, 2020

If both parties are prepared, it is possible to complete the inspection, title insurance, hazard insurance, and homeowner’s association (HOA) investigations all within the first seven days of the contract. Another tip is to have the buyer reserve the property inspection appointment while you are writing the offer.

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Redfin

AUGUST 29, 2024

However, there are a lot of things to learn about how to buy a house, like current mortgage rates, your credit score, home inspections, and closing costs. Debt-to-income ratio (DTI) Another major factor that a lender will consider when approving your mortgage loan is your debt-to-income ratio (DTI).

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Earnest money deposit Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Debt-to-income ratio 63

The Close

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I know it’s hard to imagine, but consider putting in your buyer’s specific criteria (three bedrooms, a detached garage, and pool) and the MLS returning over a dozen listings in a neighborhood. There may be disadvantages, like limited inspection objections and cash offer competition. The first would be your local MLS.

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Marketing Debt-to-income ratio MLS Pre-approval 98

Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Here are the steps to determine how much house you can afford: First, determine your debt to income ratio (DTI). This is your monthly expenses versus your cash intake or the bills you pay divided by your gross monthly income. Debts include recurring bills, such as car payments, daycare payments, and student loans.

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Pre-approval Purchase and sale agreement Title Debt-to-income ratio 76

HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2021

While you’ll find lots of ways to ballpark your housing budget, the real determiner will be your debt-to-income ratio , or DTI. The lender wants to be sure you can pay back the mortgage plus any other debts you owe, so the bank will calculate your DTI. Get a home inspection. Explore special programs.

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