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Homeowners vs. Condo Associations: The Similarities

Empire Appraisal Group

million homes in homeowners’ associations (HOAs), most of our members have helped prepare contracts that address issues associated with association rules. The condo disclosure comes from Section 718.503, Florida Statutes, and the HOA disclosure comes from Section 720.401, Florida Statutes. . – With over 1.5

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Hopeful their initial offer might be accepted or that they might beat out other potential buyers. More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” Dealing with the HOA—a nightmare for all parties involved.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s no easy-to-access resource advising how to communicate with every HOA or property management firm.

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Find Out What Really Happens When You Waive Contingencies to Score a Home

Realtor

That’s all hunky-dory in a buyer’s market. But as the housing market has rebounded , buyers are getting competitive —more and more are waiving those contingencies, or protections, in order to speed the deal through to closing. But not every buyer needs to worry as much about financing. Contingency: Early move-in.

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Tempted To Waive Contingencies to Score a Home? Watch Out for These Dangerous Repercussions

Realtor

That’s all hunky-dory in a buyer’s market. But as the housing market has rebounded , buyers are getting competitive —more and more are waiving those contingencies, or protections, in order to speed the deal through to closing. But not every buyer needs to worry as much about financing. Contingency: Early move-in.

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7 Questions You Should Be Asking When Buying A House

Raleigh Realty

Here's everything you need to know about buying a home Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, buying a house is no small undertaking. There is nothing worse for a buyer than starting to look at homes online, falling in love with a few, then realizing that they are not in your budget.