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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view. In addition, selling as-is is the norm in some real estate markets. There are some things to consider before making this decision. I hope you find her article to be helpful! ’ The Pros of an As-Is Home Sale.

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Risk of mortgage fraud is on the rise in the current market

Housing Wire

Eric Hill, an Atlanta real estate agent representing a nationwide homebuilder, had a plan to help more than 100 homebuyers get mortgages. The problem: They did not qualify for the loans. Hill’s scheme, also enabled by a group of co-conspirators, caught up with him, in part because many of the loans started going south.

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Everything You Need to Know About Closing Cost Credits

Lamacchia Realty

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. Buyers instead can use this money toward all allowable closing costs such as pre-paid interest, escrows, taxes etc. That is no longer allowed.

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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. = I had niece who had several horses for many years where she lived.

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New Wire Fraud Scheme Exploits Virtual Meetings

Will Springer Realtor

I have written nearly 400 blog posts and dozens of monthly newsletters on residential real estate, and no topic is higher in priority than the one that covers the risks of losing money to criminals. Escrow firms typically have highly secure methods to communicate with consumers outside of riskier methods such as email.

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A complete guide to closing on your first home

Movoto

You’ve worked with a real estate agent , toured an endless number of properties, got an offer accepted , navigated the mortgage process , and now you’re in the final stretch. Real estate attorney: They can represent you or the seller, or both sides may have attorneys. It’s time to close on your home.

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How to Buy a House: 12 Steps to Buying Your Dream Home

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Start Your Search Now the real fun begins! Utilize online resources and collaborate with a real estate agent to find listings that match your criteria. Schedule and attend open houses and showings to get a real feel of the spaces. Assessing your financial health. Equally vital is determining your budget.

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