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Unexpected HOA Rules New Homeowners Should Know

Eppraisal

Homeowners associations (HOAs) come with pros and cons. HOAs can retain the value of a home because the surrounding neighborhood must meet certain standards. HOAs can retain the value of a home because the surrounding neighborhood must meet certain standards. They even clarify the type of post, measurements and paint finish.

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All you Should Know About HOAs in Florida

Lamacchia Realty

ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLORIDA HOAs. Purchasing a home in an area with HOA fees can be tricky, especially since many people aren’t familiar with the process. Although it might not seem so at first, HOAs in Florida are there to help you as a homeowner. HOAs in Florida - what are they? Hire professionals for help.

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Mosaik CEO Sheila Reddy on tackling fragmented technology

Housing Wire

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Sheila Reddy, CEO at Mosaik, to talk about how the company is leveraging their experience building technology solutions for healthcare to benefit real estate agents and homebuyers. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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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. Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” Dealing with the HOA—a nightmare for all parties involved.

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

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” 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?” in question.

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

Raleigh Realty

It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract.

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What Is the Difference Between CID Ownership in a Condo, Townhouse or PUD?

San Jose Real Estate

A condominium is a type of ownership of the real estate, not an architectural style. Buyers of a condo are buying the space between the walls (and a fraction of ownership elsewhere). The HOA in turn owns all the common elements (such as private roads and amenities such as a pool, tennis court, parking lots, etc.).