Remove Blog Remove Contracts Remove Inspection Remove Property Taxes
article thumbnail

9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Online real estate platforms, local newspapers, and real estate blogs are valuable sources of information. Be diligent with a home inspection Since non-disclosure states lack public information on property conditions, a thorough home inspection becomes even more critical. Be patient and stay flexible as challenges arise.

article thumbnail

Real Estate Sales Agreements: Understanding Your Contract

Movoto

This is a legally binding agreement between the buyer and seller that helps ensure the sale will be completed according to the contract’s outlined conditions. Real estate purchase contracts come into play to protect both parties and move the sale forward, helping prevent either party from wasting the other’s time and money.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Making Your First Home Purchase Choice

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. Cleveland Appraisal Blog is full of helpful information. Property taxes are less on a smaller home with a lower appraised value. Homeowner’s insurance only covers structural damage, theft of belongings, and injury on your property.

Appraisal 298
article thumbnail

What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

Are you familiar with a land contract in Ohio, as well as the state-specific requirements? What is a land contract in Ohio, really? Essentially, a land contract is an alternative financing option if you’re investing in: Farmland or raw land. So, what is a land contract agreement, and how does it work? A home or condo.

Contracts 143
article thumbnail

Beyond Buying and Refinancing: A Look at Alternative Types of Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

The Many Faces of Real Estate Appraisals Real estate appraisals are required whenever the value of a property needs to be determined. The value might be assessed as of the inspection date or, in some cases, as of a past date. Tax Appeal Appraisals: Fair Property Tax Assessments What is it?

article thumbnail

How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

article thumbnail

Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. There have been numerous instances in which I have not been able to get ahold of a contact for an inspection only to find out weeks later that the AMC gave me the wrong contact information. Property taxes and tax rates vary widely.