HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2021

You can easily find a top agent with relevant qualifications for the job through HomeLight. Home inspector: No matter how much trust you or your relatives have that your home is in great condition, a home inspection is an important step in any home sale. Don’t skip the inspection. Set assumptions aside and get one!

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Purchase and sale agreement Marketing Equity Inspection 111

Windemere Buying

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Not getting pre-approved Getting pre-approved is a key component of the early stages of the buying process and will help to maximize your chances of getting your offer accepted. VA Loans can be a lifesaver for active service and veteran personnel, offering zero down payment and lower-than-average mortgage rates.

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Redfin

APRIL 7, 2023

Get pre-approved for a mortgage My advice to first-time homebuyers is to find a good loan officer and get pre-approved, fully underwritten approval is best. Work with that loan officer and their agent to understand what timeframes they’re comfortable with in an offer. If the rate buy down puts the interest rate 1.5%

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Pre-approval Agents Pre-qualification Debt-to-income ratio 57

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. Closing costs typically include appraisal costs, home inspection fees, title insurance, and more. In this Redfin article, we’re here to guide you through the process step-by-step.

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Earnest money deposit Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Debt-to-income ratio 55

HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2022

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice — or quality control standards — require an appraiser to be impartial and “ not favor a predetermined outcome ,” according to the Appraisal Foundation, the nation’s Congressionally authorized source of appraisal standards and qualifications. You can (and should) attend the appraisal.

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Loans Pre-approval Inspection Agents 111

HomeLight

MAY 31, 2021

Conventional home loans are private loans that aren’t secured by any kind of government program, and these are available through banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies. The minimum down payment can be as low as 3%, but that is contingent on the buyer’s qualifications. What does the loan process look like?

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The Close

JULY 25, 2024

An inspection period of [# days] is requested to conduct [list of inspections]. Conventional Mortgage, Cash)] Inspection Period: [Number] days Contingencies: Briefly explain any contingencies tied to the offer Closing Date: [Proposed Closing Date] Offer Expiration: This offer expires at [Time] on [Date].

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