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Short Sale Closing Costs: What Buyers Should Know

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If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. That being said, the home purchase process is a lot more complicated and drawn out with a short sale because it all hinges on the oversight and approval of a third party: the mortgage lender.

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Should You Buy a Short Sale House? Answer These 10 Questions to Find Out

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You just heard about short sales, and they sound intriguing. But it would be a mistake to think you’re automatically getting a deal with a short sale. Short sales fall into the category of “distressed” sales. Here’s when it’s good to buy a short sale house. First: What’s a short sale?

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What Is A Short Sale and Is It A Good Idea As A Buyer?

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You don’t see as many short sales in 2020 as in 2010; despite their name, they’re neither short nor simple endeavors. If a homeowner is behind on their mortgage payments, owes more money than the property’s current value, and is in danger of foreclosure, a lender may agree to terms of a short sale.

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How Long Does a Short Sale Take? What to Expect When You’re Buying Short

HomeLight

Between searching for, viewing, negotiating , inspecting, and possibly renegotiating on a home, the road to the closing table is rarely a short one. And if the house you’ve landed on is listed as a short sale, you could be in for a long ride. What exactly is a short sale? It’s a long sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buyers Agents in Real Estate

Realty Biz

Buyer agents can provide valuable support in various situations, such as buying a new home or purchasing a foreclosure. You may likely be asked to sign a buyer's agency agreement. Maximum Real Estate Exposure is an insightful resource for explaining buyer agency agreements. What is a Buyer's Agent Agreement?

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How and When to Buy Foreclosure Property

Realty Biz

This article might be premature because across most of the country home sales continue happening rapidly. Many of these will be new investors that don’t have experience with the pre-foreclosures, short sales, and foreclosures, that occurred during the Great Recession. properties with a foreclosure filing. This becomes REO.

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What is a Contingent House Listing?

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But, what does contingent mean and how does it affect your purchase? However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. These clauses are defined in the sales contract and often have to do with home inspections, mortgage approvals and appraisals. A backup offer is not uncommon in real estate sales.