RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Since most homes are financed, and financing isn’t guaranteed until a buyer has signed the dotted line, failure to secure funds can put a home back up for sale. While financing may be pre-approved, the process is complex. If the house doesn’t get sold in the stipulated time, the sale can fail to materialize.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Understanding how a home inspection works is essential for both buyers and sellers, given the importance of this real estate transaction phase. Home Sale Contingency. If the buyer still needs to sell their home before they can close on the new property, a home sale contingency can be put in place.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

These are the top home closing delays that could affect if and when you close on your new home, and how to overcome them. Loan approval. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Problems with the title. Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

It is simply a period of time that the buyer sets to secure financing approval from a lender for the purchase of the home. However, the seller-focused Kick-Out Clause allows the seller to continue marketing the home and receiving offers. The home’s appraisal comes in low. Buyer’s current home doesn’t sell in time.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A buyer using a mortgage will most likely include the following contingencies (all of which have deadlines): Inspection contingency (note: this one is optional and buyers can choose to waive it). Appraisal contingency. Home sale contingency. Mortgage contingency. A title search can take up to 14 days.

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Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

Depending on how far along in the escrow process you are, this can be done in a variety of ways: Providing a deposit - If you have not yet made an offer on a home, consider providing an earnest money deposit as your first step. Step 6: Ensuring Clear Title When buying a home, ensuring a clear title is paramount.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Some states require only 40 hours of pre-licensing classes, while others may require more than 200 hours, for example. There are several different factors that determine home affordability and each lender can have its own mortgage approval standards when it comes to the buyer’s credit score, income, assets, debt, and liabilities.

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