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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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How Long Does a Title Search Take

RIS Media

The easiest way to escape these issues is to make a property title search. Why Do You Need a Title Search. The property title search process needs to show any potential buyer that the respective real estate has a clear title. Timeframe For Title Search. What Do Title Searches Involve?

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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

The buyer must wait for bank approval, secure financing, complete inspections and perform last-minute walk-throughs to ensure all necessary documents and requirements are being processed. How does a title search ensure the property is being sold without liens or encumbrances? Then, deposits and any other payments can be made.

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How Does a Title Search Work

Realty Biz

When you’re buying a home, you’ll need a title search so that you can get title insurance. Title searches can also reassure buyers, making sure there is a smaller chance of problems with the title later on. We will take a look at the things you need to know about a title search and how it works.

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A look at the role instant title plays in the borrower journey

Housing Wire

Another area that requires clarification is the importance of searches performed on title grade data to the instant title process. Lenders may believe that it’s impossible to perform title searches and deliver instant title. Quality data is key to the viability of an instant title product.

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After the Home Inspection, What’s Next for Sellers?

HomeLight

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a home, you’re probably going to have to endure a home inspection. It can necessitate a lot of preparation and cause a certain amount of anxiety, but a home inspection is an important part of the process when you’re selling a home. But what’s inspected? Prepare for an inspection.

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Can You Put an Offer on a House That’s Contingent?

RIS Media

Home inspection problems. Home inspections are standard practice when buying a home and don’t usually stop a sale unless there is a severe underlying issue with the property. The title search reveals issues. The title needs to be clean. This is common when a seller doesn’t agree on the lower price.